FAA 107 Commercial Drone Pilot Practice Exam

Which of the following is an exclusion to 14 CFR Part 107?

1. Commercially operated UAS

2. Public aircraft operations

3. All UAS in the National Airspace System

4. Task-specific drones for agricultural use

The correct answer is: Public aircraft operations

Public aircraft operations are an exclusion to 14 CFR Part 107 because they are governed by a different set of regulations that apply to government entities, such as federal, state, and local governments, when the aircraft is being used for a public purpose. This includes activities conducted by public agencies or on behalf of the government. Unlike commercial operations under Part 107, public operations do not require a remote pilot certificate or adherence to certain Part 107 restrictions, as long as the operation falls within the scope of public duties. The other options refer to operations or categories of UAS that do not have the same exclusion under Part 107. For instance, commercially operated UAS and task-specific drones for agricultural uses must comply with the FAA regulations outlined in Part 107, including pilot certification and operational limitations. Similarly, all UAS in the National Airspace System are subject to the regulations specified in Part 107 unless they fall under specific exemptions or alternate regulatory frameworks.