FAA 107 Commercial Drone Pilot Practice Exam

When is a Foreign Aircraft Permit required?

1. When the aircraft is owned by a foreign entity

2. When the aircraft is registered internationally

3. For aircraft not operated by U.S. citizens

4. When a UAS is above 10 lbs

The correct answer is: When the aircraft is registered internationally

A Foreign Aircraft Permit is required when an aircraft is registered internationally. This requirement arises because the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) needs to ensure that any foreign-registered aircraft operating in U.S. airspace complies with U.S. regulations and standards. Without this permit, there might be significant safety and regulatory concerns related to the operation of foreign aircraft, which may not have been subjected to the same level of oversight or requirements as U.S.-registered aircraft. The other options do not properly capture the circumstances under which a Foreign Aircraft Permit is explicitly required. Ownership by a foreign entity or operation not by U.S. citizens does not automatically necessitate a permit unless the aircraft is registered outside the U.S. Additionally, the weight of a UAS being above 10 lbs does not directly relate to the requirement for a Foreign Aircraft Permit. Rather, the operating status and registration of the aircraft itself are key factors in this regulation.