UA.I.B — Operating Rules

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

Knowledge

The applicant demonstrates understanding of:

• UA.I.B.K1Registration requirements for sUAS.
• UA.I.B.K2Requirement from the sUAS to be in a condition for safe operation.
• UA.I.B.K3Medical condition(s) that would interfere with safe operation of an sUAS.
• UA.I.B.K4Responsibility and authority of the remote PIC.
  • UA.I.B.K4aa. Allowing a person other than the remote PIC to manipulate the flight controls.
• UA.I.B.K5Regulatory deviation and reporting requirements for in-flight emergencies.
• UA.I.B.K6Hazardous operations.
  • UA.I.B.K6aa. Careless or reckless
  • UA.I.B.K6bb. Dropping an object
• UA.I.B.K7Operating from a moving aircraft or moving land-or-water-borne vehicle.
• UA.I.B.K8Alcohol or drugs and the provisions on prohibition of use.
• UA.I.B.K9Daylight operation.
• UA.I.B.K10Visual line of sight (VLOS) aircraft operations.
• UA.I.B.K11Requirements when a visual observer is used.
• UA.I.B.K12Prohibition of operating multiple sUAS.
• UA.I.B.K13Prohibition of carrying hazardous material.
• UA.I.B.K14Staying safely away from other aircraft and right-of-way rules.
  • UA.I.B.K14aa. See and avoid other aircraft and other potential hazard considerations of the remote PIC
• UA.I.B.K15Operations over human beings.
• UA.I.B.K16Prior authorization required for operation in certain airspace.
• UA.I.B.K17Operating in the vicinity of airports.
• UA.I.B.K18Operating in prohibited or restricted areas.
• UA.I.B.K19Flight restrictions in the proximity of certain areas designated by notice to airmen (NOTAM).
• UA.I.B.K20Preflight familiarization, inspection, and actions for aircraft operations.
• UA.I.B.K21Operating limitations for sUAS.
  • UA.I.B.K21aa. Maximum groundspeed
  • UA.I.B.K21bb. Altitude limitations
  • UA.I.B.K21cc. Minimum visibility
  • UA.I.B.K21dd. Cloud clearance requirements
• UA.I.B.K22Requirements for a Remote Pilot Certificate with an sUAS rating.