Part 107 Regulations — Area I — almost half of the FAA knowledge test

What the FAA tests in Area I

The knowledge elements of the Airman Certification Standards (FAA-S-ACS-10B) for Regulations. The FAA weighs this Area at 48% of the test since September 29, 2025.

• General: applicability of Part 107, definitions (small UAS, remote PIC, visual observer), accident reporting, inspection and testing
• Operating rules: registration, preflight, VLOS, visual observers, right-of-way, daylight and civil twilight, night operations, operating limitations
• Airspace authorizations, operations near airports, prohibited and restricted areas, NOTAM and TFR compliance
• Hazardous operations, moving vehicles, alcohol and drugs, hazardous materials, transponder and ADS-B Out
• Remote Pilot Certification: eligibility, knowledge tests, recency, drug and alcohol offenses, temporary certificates
• Waivers: policy, what can and cannot be waived
• Operations over people: Categories 1 to 4, Declarations of Compliance, open-air assemblies, moving vehicles
• Remote Identification: standard Remote ID, broadcast modules, FRIAs, message elements

Key facts to know

14 CFR 107.51

Maximum altitude: 400 ft AGL, or within 400 ft of a structure and no higher than 400 ft above its top.

14 CFR 107.51

Maximum groundspeed: 87 knots (100 mph). Minimum visibility: 3 statute miles from the control station.

14 CFR 107.51

Cloud clearance: at least 500 ft below and 2,000 ft horizontally from clouds.

14 CFR 107.9

Report to the FAA within 10 calendar days any serious injury, loss of consciousness, or damage to property other than the drone above $500.

14 CFR 107.65

Recency: you must have passed the test or completed recurrent training within the previous 24 calendar months.

14 CFR 107.29

Night and civil twilight: anti-collision lighting visible for at least 3 statute miles; you may dim it but not turn it off.

14 CFR 107.27 / 91.17

No alcohol within 8 hours before operating, and a blood alcohol concentration below 0.04%.

14 CFR 107.41

Prior ATC authorization is required in Class B, C, D and the surface area of Class E airspace designated for an airport.

Three practice questions with answers

From the Admezo bank for Regulations, outside the 20 free questions, as they appear in the app once answered — with the rule and a link to the official source. Rules checked October 27, 2026.

1. 1 / 3IMultiple choiceI. Regulations — A. General

   Under 14 CFR 107.7, what may the FAA require of a remote PIC upon request?

   • ASubmitting a monthly log of every flight flown under Part 107
   • BInstalling a flight data recorder on each aircraft that is flown
   • Making the small UAS available for inspection or testing (correct answer)

   Correct answer: C

   On request, the remote PIC must allow the FAA to test or inspect the small UAS, the crew, and required records to determine compliance (14 CFR 107.7). Part 107 has no monthly flight-log submission.

   Source: ecfr.govQuestion bank checked October 27, 2026

2. 2 / 3IMultiple choiceI. Regulations — C. Remote Pilot Certification with an sUAS Rating

   After a flight, I refuse a law enforcement request to take an alcohol test. What may result under 14 CFR 107.59?

   • AA civil fine only, with no effect at all on my remote pilot certificate
   • BA mandatory retake of the UAG knowledge test within 30 days
   • Denial of an application for up to 1 year, or suspension or revocation (correct answer)

   Correct answer: C

   Refusing an alcohol test, or refusing to furnish the results, is grounds for denial of an application for up to 1 year after the refusal, or for suspension or revocation of the certificate (14 CFR 107.59).

   Source: ecfr.govQuestion bank checked October 27, 2026

3. 3 / 3IMultiple choiceI. Regulations — E. Operations Over People

   My certificated Category 4 drone has a Flight Manual that prohibits flight over people. Which statement is correct?

   • AI may fly over people if the drone carries Remote ID
   • I may not fly it over people under Category 4 (correct answer)
   • CI may fly over people after relabeling it Category 3

   Correct answer: B

   Category 4 requires both a Part 21 airworthiness certificate and operation within Flight Manual limitations that do not prohibit operations over people (14 CFR 107.140(b)). Category 2 or 3 labels require an accepted declaration of compliance.

   Source: ecfr.govQuestion bank checked October 27, 2026

Practice all 72 Regulations questions

How to prepare for Regulations

Study tips, not a promise: Admezo doesn't guarantee a result beyond its pass guarantee.

• Memorize the numbers, then the exceptions

  400 ft, 87 knots, 3 SM, 500/2,000 ft, 10 days, 24 months, 8 hours, 0.04%: most Regulations questions test a number. Then learn what changes them — the 400-ft structure exception, waivers, emergencies.

• Know what can and can't be waived

  Section 107.205 lists the waivable rules (VLOS, night lighting, operations over people, airspace, operating limits…). Alcohol, hazardous materials and certification requirements are not on the list.

• Don't study outdated rules

  Remote ID has been enforced since March 16, 2024, and the falsification rules moved from §107.5 to 14 CFR Part 3 on November 3, 2025. Older prep material can cost you points.

Regulations: frequently asked questions

The other Areas of the Part 107 test

• IIAirspace Classification and Operating Requirements20% of the test
• IIIWeather5% of the test
• IVLoading and Performance2% of the test
• VOperations25% of the test

For the big picture — format, registration, retakes and recent changes — read the complete Part 107 test guide, or browse the 20 free questions with answers.