Regulations is the single largest slice of the Part 107 exam, and it is the most learnable: it is mostly a matter of memorizing fixed numbers and clear rules. Master the operating limitations in 14 CFR Part 107 Subpart B and you bank an easy block of points.
Think of the rules in three buckets. First, the airman: who is allowed to act as the remote pilot in command (PIC) and what currency they must maintain. Second, the aircraft: registration and Remote ID. Third, the operation itself: the hard limits on altitude, speed, visibility, time of day, and who you may fly over.
The recurring theme is that almost every limit can be lifted by a Part 107 waiver if you can show the FAA an equivalent level of safety, with the notable exception that you can never fly over a person in a moving vehicle outside the operations-over-people categories, and you can never operate carelessly or recklessly.
Key facts to memorize
| Concept | What to know |
|---|---|
| Maximum altitude | 400 ft AGL, or within 400 ft of a structure you may fly up to 400 ft above that structure's uppermost limit. |
| Maximum groundspeed | 87 knots (100 mph). |
| Minimum visibility | 3 statute miles from the control station. |
| Cloud clearance | 500 ft below and 2,000 ft horizontally from clouds. |
| Pilot eligibility | At least 16 years old, able to read/speak/write/understand English, and in a physical and mental condition to fly safely. |
| Registration | Required for any drone over 0.55 lb (250 g); $5, valid 3 years, via FAADroneZone. Part 107 drones register individually. |
| Remote ID | Required for most operations. Three paths: a Standard Remote ID drone, a broadcast module, or flying within an FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA). |
| Certificate currency | Complete the free online recurrent training (course ALC-677 on FAASafety.gov) every 24 calendar months. No paid retest. |
| Waivers | A Part 107 waiver can authorize operations outside many limits (night before training existed, BVLOS, over people, etc.) if you show an equivalent level of safety. |
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A remote pilot wants to inspect a 600-ft radio tower at its very top. What is the highest altitude they may legally reach?
Which of these requires a Part 107 waiver in 2026?
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Study material current as of June 2026 and sourced from the FAA (14 CFR Part 107 and FAA UAS guidance). Flashcards and quiz items are original practice material, not the actual FAA exam questions. Educational, not legal advice. Verify current rules at faa.gov/uas before you fly.