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Free FAA Part 107 practice questions.
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ALTITUDE LIMITLearning example
Without a waiver, away from structures, what is the normal Part 107 altitude ceiling?
✓400 feet AGL
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The normal ceiling is 400 feet above ground level under §107.51(b). The regulation has a specific structure exception; this stem deliberately places the operation away from structures.

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Initial Part 107 knowledge preparation involves operating rules, airspace, charts, weather, loading and performance, and safe decision-making. These samples introduce selected concepts and include a simple original MSL/AGL diagram so the altitude reference is visible.

A calculation diagram is not a sectional chart or flight simulator. Study official chart symbols and actual testing supplements through FAA resources and qualified instruction. Verify the current rules, notices, airspace permissions, and aircraft limitations for a real operation.

Supplemental initial UAG knowledge study. Four-choice learning examples do not reproduce the official test interface or full chart-question format. This page is not flight instruction, airspace authorization, recurrent training, or a remote-pilot certificate.

8 free FAA Part 107 questions with explanations

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QUESTION 1 · ALTITUDE LIMIT

Without a waiver, away from structures, what is the normal Part 107 altitude ceiling?

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Answer: B. The normal ceiling is 400 feet above ground level under §107.51(b). The regulation has a specific structure exception; this stem deliberately places the operation away from structures.

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QUESTION 2 · CONTROLLED AIRSPACE

A planned operation in Class D airspace requires what?

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Answer: C. §107.41 requires prior ATC authorization for the relevant controlled airspace. Owner permission and aircraft registration address different requirements.

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QUESTION 3 · RIGHT OF WAY

A crewed aircraft approaches the operating area. What is required of the small UAS?

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Answer: A. Under §107.37, a small UAS must yield to other aircraft and remain clear. Avoid an action that relies on the other aircraft changing course.

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QUESTION 4 · VISUAL LINE OF SIGHT

Without a waiver, which Part 107 requirement specifically calls for the ability to see the aircraft without a camera-only view?

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Answer: D. §107.31 establishes visual-line-of-sight requirements. A camera view alone does not provide the required unaided viewing capability under those conditions.

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QUESTION 5 · MSL AND AGL

In the illustrative diagram, ground elevation is 1,000 feet MSL and the drone is at 1,300 feet MSL. How high is it above that ground?

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Answer: B. 1,300 − 1,000 = 300 feet AGL. MSL describes altitude relative to mean sea level; AGL describes height above the ground at the relevant location.

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QUESTION 6 · CHART CURRENCY

Before using an aeronautical chart, what should you check?

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Answer: C. Use current charts and intervening updates or notices. An attractive or recently purchased copy can still contain information that needs a currency check.

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QUESTION 7 · WEATHER OBSERVATION

A METAR primarily reports what?

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Answer: A. A METAR is a weather observation. It differs from a terminal forecast and does not establish regulatory authorization for the planned operation.

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QUESTION 8 · DENSITY ALTITUDE

Higher density altitude generally has which effect on aerodynamic performance?

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Answer: D. Less dense air can reduce aerodynamic performance. Actual operating limits and effects depend on the aircraft and conditions; consult the relevant performance guidance.

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Supplemental initial UAG knowledge study. Four-choice learning examples do not reproduce the official test interface or full chart-question format. This page is not flight instruction, airspace authorization, recurrent training, or a remote-pilot certificate.

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Topics to connect to your wider study

Use the official content outline as your coverage checklist. The samples below illustrate concepts; they do not establish coverage of every listed topic.

Operating rules

Study altitude, visibility, yielding, and responsibility requirements with their stated conditions and exceptions. A remembered headline limit is not the complete regulation.

Airspace and charts

Connect chart symbols, MSL/AGL references, and controlled-airspace authorization. Check chart currency and relevant notices before using operational information.

Weather information

Distinguish observations from forecasts and understand how weather affects an operation. A METAR is not a month-long prediction or permission to fly.

Performance and planning

Relate density altitude, loading, aircraft limitations, and site hazards to the planned operation. Use actual manufacturer and FAA guidance for real decisions.

Know the exam scope before you plan practice

Initial test
Unmanned Aircraft General – Small (UAG)
Current matrix
September 25, 2026 revision: 60 scored questions; unscored validation items excluded from that count
Time and passing
Two hours; 70% in the current testing matrix
Age distinction
Test eligibility: 14; remote-pilot certificate eligibility: 16

Initial certification and recurrent training are different paths. Use the maintained FAA testing matrix rather than an older PDF. The chart-guide landing page contains conflicting edition text, so this page links the maintained guide without claiming one uniform edition date.

Difference between MSL altitude and AGL heightGround elevation is 1,000 feet above mean sea level. A drone at 1,300 feet MSL is 300 feet above that ground. Drone: 1,300 feet MSL300 feet AGLGround: 1,000 feet MSL
Illustrative altitude diagram. No real location. Not for navigation. In this example, 1,300 − 1,000 = 300 feet AGL.

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Turn the concepts into a study routine

  1. Read the complete rule condition

    Identify whether the scenario specifies a waiver, a structure, an airspace class, or another exception. Connect the facts to the rule rather than applying a headline number to every situation.

  2. Keep altitude references separate

    Practice MSL minus ground elevation to obtain AGL height in simple examples. Then study actual chart symbols and legends using FAA materials. The illustrative diagram here has no real location and is not usable for navigation.

  3. Compare weather products

    Learn what an observation tells you and what a forecast tells you. Study hazards and performance implications in the official guide. A product name alone is not enough to assess a planned flight.

  4. Prepare for the actual knowledge format

    Work with the current FAA test information and supplement materials. Add broader chart-reading and timed practice. Keep certification, recurrent training, airspace permissions, and real-operation preparation as distinct tasks.

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Questions about FAA Part 107 practice questions

Is this for initial Part 107 testing or recurrent training?

The page supports initial UAG knowledge preparation. FAA recurrent training is a separate process; check the official path that matches your status.

Why are the sample questions four-choice?

They are supplemental single-answer teaching examples. They do not claim to reproduce the official UAG interface or every official chart/item format.

Can I navigate from the diagram?

No. It is an original arithmetic illustration with no real location. Use current approved aeronautical information and actual operating guidance.

Does passing the knowledge exam grant airspace permission?

No. Certificate requirements, aircraft requirements, and any needed operational or airspace authorizations are separate. Verify the rules for the planned operation.

Sources and scope

Public source information checked October 11, 2026. These are original, AI-assisted learning materials checked against the listed sources; they are not actual issuer exam items or a claim of issuer approval. Verify changing requirements with the issuer and your training program.