Part 107 regulations, task by task

Part 107, explained · Last reviewed October 25, 2026 against the FAA Airman Certification Standards. UAV Campus is not affiliated with the FAA.

What does the Part 107 test ask about regulations?

Regulations make up 15 to 25 percent of the 60-question test. The FAA's Airman Certification Standards split the area into six tasks: general rules, operating rules, remote pilot certification, waivers, operations over people, and Remote ID. The rules come from 14 CFR parts 107 and 89, plus the registration rules in parts 47 and 48.

FAA-S-ACS-10B, Appendix A: the knowledge test

UAS Topics	Percentage of Items on Test
I. Regulations	15-25%
II. Airspace & Requirements	15-25%
III. Weather	11-16%
IV. Loading & Performance	7-11%
V. Operations	35-45%
Total Number of Questions	60

Source: FAA-S-ACS-10B, Remote Pilot Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Airman Certification Standards, p. A-1

The other test areas: airspace, weather, loading and performance, operations.

Task A. General

Objective

To determine that the applicant is knowledgeable in the general regulatory requirements of 14 CFR parts 89 and 107.

What the FAA lists for this task (8 items)

• UA.I.A.K1 Applicability of 14 CFR part 107 to small unmanned aircraft operations.
• UA.I.A.K2 Definitions used in 14 CFR part 107.
• UA.I.A.K3 The ramifications of falsification, reproduction, or alteration of a certificate, rating, authorization, record, or report.
• UA.I.A.K4 Accident reporting.
• UA.I.A.K5 Inspection, testing, and demonstration of compliance.
• UA.I.A.K6 Multiple category sUAS.
• UA.I.A.K7 Record retention.
• UA.I.A.K8 Previously manufactured sUAS.

Source: FAA-S-ACS-10B, Area of Operation I, Task A

• 14 CFR 107.1What does 14 CFR Part 107 cover, and what does it not cover?
• 14 CFR 107.3How does Part 107 define a small unmanned aircraft, a control station and a visual observer?
• 14 CFR 107 subparts A to EHow is 14 CFR Part 107 organized into subparts?
• 14 CFR 107.5 and 3.403What does the FAA rule on falsification, reproduction and alteration say?
• 14 CFR 107.7Who may ask to see your remote pilot certificate, and what must you carry?
• 14 CFR 107.9When do you have to report a drone accident to the FAA?
• 49 CFR 830.2, 830.5 and 830.15When must you notify the NTSB about a drone accident under 49 CFR Part 830?
• 49 U.S.C. 44809, 14 CFR 107.1 and FAA recreational flyers pagePart 107 vs. recreational flying: which rules apply to you?

Task B. Operating Rules

Objective

To determine that the applicant is knowledgeable of the operating rules of 14 CFR parts 89 and 107, the registration rules of 14 CFR parts 47 and 48, and other associated operating requirements.

What the FAA lists for this task (36 items)

• UA.I.B.K1 Registration requirements for sUAS.
• UA.I.B.K2 Requirement for the sUAS to be in a condition for safe operation.
• UA.I.B.K3 Medical condition(s) that would interfere with safe operation of an sUAS.
• UA.I.B.K4 Responsibility and authority of the remote PIC.
• UA.I.B.K4a a. Allowing a person other than the remote PIC to manipulate the flight controls
• UA.I.B.K5 Regulatory deviation and reporting requirements for in-flight emergencies.
• UA.I.B.K6 Hazardous operations.
• UA.I.B.K6a a. Careless or reckless
• UA.I.B.K6b b. Dropping an object
• UA.I.B.K7 Operating from a moving aircraft or moving land- or water-borne vehicle.
• UA.I.B.K8 Alcohol or drugs and the provisions on prohibition of use.
• UA.I.B.K9 Daylight operations.
• UA.I.B.K10 Visual line of sight (VLOS) aircraft operations.
• UA.I.B.K11 Requirements when a visual observer is used.
• UA.I.B.K12 Prohibition of operating multiple sUAS.
• UA.I.B.K13 Prohibition of carrying hazardous material.
• UA.I.B.K14 Staying safely away from other aircraft and right-of-way rules.
• UA.I.B.K14a a. See and avoid other aircraft and other potential hazard considerations of the remote PIC
• UA.I.B.K15 Operations over human beings (Refer to Area of Operation I, Task E).
• UA.I.B.K16 Prior authorization required for operation in certain airspace.
• UA.I.B.K17 Operating in the vicinity of airports.
• UA.I.B.K18 Operating in prohibited or restricted areas.
• UA.I.B.K19 Flight restrictions in the proximity of certain areas designated by notice to airmen (NOTAM).
• UA.I.B.K20 Preflight familiarization, inspection, and actions for aircraft operations.
• UA.I.B.K21 Operating limitations for sUAS.
• UA.I.B.K21a a. Maximum groundspeed
• UA.I.B.K21b b. Altitude limitations
• UA.I.B.K21c c. Minimum visibility
• UA.I.B.K21d d. Cloud clearance requirements
• UA.I.B.K22 Requirements for a Remote Pilot Certificate with an sUAS rating.
• UA.I.B.K23 Automated operations.
• UA.I.B.K24 Civil twilight operations.
• UA.I.B.K25 Night operations.
• UA.I.B.K26 Transportation of property.
• UA.I.B.K27 ATC transponder equipment prohibition.
• UA.I.B.K28 ADS-B Out prohibition.

Source: FAA-S-ACS-10B, Area of Operation I, Task B

• 14 CFR 107.13 and 107.15Do you have to register a drone under Part 107, and who checks that it is safe to fly?
• 14 CFR 48.15 to 48.205Who must register a drone under 14 CFR Part 48, and when does it expire?
• 14 CFR 107.17Do you need a medical certificate to fly a drone under Part 107?
• 14 CFR 107.19 and 107.21Who is responsible for a drone flight, and can you break a rule in an emergency?
• 14 CFR 107.23 and 107.25Can you drop objects from a drone or fly one from a moving vehicle?
• 14 CFR 107.27 and 91.17How long after drinking can you fly a drone under Part 107?
• 14 CFR 107.29Can you fly a drone at night under Part 107?
• 14 CFR 107.31 and 107.33What does visual line of sight mean under Part 107?
• 14 CFR 107.33 to 107.36Can one person fly two drones at once, and can a drone carry hazardous material?
• 14 CFR 107.37 and 107.39Who has the right of way, a drone or a manned aircraft?
• 14 CFR 107.41 and 107.43Do you need permission to fly a drone in controlled airspace?
• 14 CFR 107.49What must a remote pilot in command do before a drone flight?
• 14 CFR 107.51How high and how fast can you fly a drone under Part 107?
• 14 CFR 107.51What are the Part 107 weather minimums for visibility and cloud clearance?

Task C. Remote Pilot Certification with an sUAS Rating

Objective

To determine that the applicant is knowledgeable in the requirements associated with remote pilot certification with an sUAS rating.

What the FAA lists for this task (4 items)

• UA.I.C.K1 Offenses involving alcohol or drugs.
• UA.I.C.K2 The consequences of refusing to submit to a drug or alcohol test or to furnish test results.
• UA.I.C.K3 The eligibility requirements for a Remote Pilot Certificate with an sUAS rating.
• UA.I.C.K4 Aeronautical knowledge recency.

Source: FAA-S-ACS-10B, Area of Operation I, Task C

• 14 CFR 107.12Who needs a remote pilot certificate under Part 107?
• 14 CFR 107.61 to 107.77What are the Part 107 rules for eligibility, recency, retesting and a new address?

Task D. Waivers

Objective

To determine that the applicant is knowledgeable of the FAA waiver policy and requirements.

What the FAA lists for this task (1 items)

• UA.I.D.K1 Waiver policy and requirements.

Source: FAA-S-ACS-10B, Area of Operation I, Task D

• 14 CFR 107.200 to 107.205Which Part 107 rules can be waived?

Task E. Operations Over People

Objective

To determine that the applicant is knowledgeable of the operating rules of 14 CFR parts 89 and 107, and the associated operating requirements when operating over people.

What the FAA lists for this task (21 items)

• UA.I.E.K1 Remote pilot responsibilities when operating over people.
• UA.I.E.K2 Operations over people at night.
• UA.I.E.K3 Category of operations, including:
• UA.I.E.K3a a. Category 1
• UA.I.E.K3b b. Category 2
• UA.I.E.K3c c. Category 3
• UA.I.E.K3d d. Category 4
• UA.I.E.K4 Selecting an operational area.
• UA.I.E.K5 Minimum distances from a person.
• UA.I.E.K6 Operations over moving vehicles.
• UA.I.E.K7 Modifications to an sUAS.
• UA.I.E.K8 Closed and restricted access sites.
• UA.I.E.K9 Remote Pilot operating instructions.
• UA.I.E.K10 Required components and Category declaration.
• UA.I.E.K11 Optional components.
• UA.I.E.K12 Applicant produced, designed, or modified sUAS for operations over people.
• UA.I.E.K13 Declaration of Compliance (DoC).
• UA.I.E.K14 Maintenance of an sUAS that is eligible for operations over people.
• UA.I.E.K15 Means of Compliance (MoC).
• UA.I.E.K16 Impact kinetic energy.
• UA.I.E.K17 Exposed rotating parts.

Source: FAA-S-ACS-10B, Area of Operation I, Task E

• 14 CFR 107.100 to 107.105What are the four categories of operations over people under Part 107?
• 14 CFR 107.110What are the requirements for Category 1 operations over people?
• 14 CFR 107.115 to 107.120What does a drone need for Category 2 operations over people?
• 14 CFR 107.125 to 107.130What are the Category 3 rules for flying over people?
• 14 CFR 107.140What are the requirements for Category 4 operations over people?
• 14 CFR 107.110, 107.120 and 107.130What does Part 107 say about exposed rotating parts on a drone flown over people?
• 14 CFR 107.3 and 107.160What is an FAA declaration of compliance for a Category 2 or 3 drone?
• 14 CFR 107.125(c) and 107.145(b)What do closed- or restricted-access site and on notice mean for flying over people?
• 14 CFR 107.145Can you fly a drone over people in moving vehicles under Part 107?

Task F. Remote Identification (RID)

Objective

To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge associated with operating rules of 14 CFR part 89 and their associated operating requirements.

What the FAA lists for this task (7 items)

• UA.I.F.K1 Standard remote identification.
• UA.I.F.K2 Alternative remote identification.
• UA.I.F.K3 Operations for aeronautical research.
• UA.I.F.K4 ADS-B Out.
• UA.I.F.K5 Confirmation of identification.
• UA.I.F.K6 Minimum message elements broadcast for remote identification.
• UA.I.F.K7 Product labeling.

Source: FAA-S-ACS-10B, Area of Operation I, Task F

• 14 CFR 89.101 to 89.125What is Remote ID for drones under 14 CFR Part 89?
• 14 CFR 89.105 to 89.115What are the ways to comply with Remote ID?
• 14 CFR 89.101 and 89.105Which drones and pilots must comply with Remote ID?
• 14 CFR 89.115(b), 89.205 to 89.225What are the rules for flying in a FAA-recognized identification area (FRIA)?

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