Part 107 regulations: a free practice drill and the rules to know

Regulations are about half of the FAA Part 107 test: the operating limits in section 107.51, the remote pilot certificate and recurrent training, registration and Remote ID, flight at night and over people, controlled airspace authorizations, waivers, accident reports and the alcohol and drug rules. The free drill below is 12 original questions, then each rule with the trap that goes with it.

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of the real test: 400 ft
altitude limit: 100 mph
speed limit: 12
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Last checked 22 October 2026 · Rules from 14 CFR part 107

Free drill: 12 original Part 107-style regulation questions at the real test's pace, then every answer explained. No sign-up.

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By the LifeScore Editorial Team · Updated 22 October 2026 · How we check facts · How this is scored

What are the Part 107 operating limits?

400 feet above ground (or within 400 feet of a structure), 87 knots, 3 statute miles visibility, and 500 feet below and 2,000 feet horizontally from clouds, all in section 107.51.

The limits the test asks about most
Rule	Limit	Section
Maximum altitude	400 feet above ground level, or within a 400-foot radius of a structure and no higher than 400 feet above its top	107.51(b)
Maximum groundspeed	87 knots (100 mph)	107.51(a)
Minimum flight visibility	3 statute miles from the control station	107.51(c)
Distance from clouds	At least 500 feet below and 2,000 feet horizontally	107.51(d)
Visual line of sight	The remote pilot or a visual observer must be able to see the aircraft without aids other than corrective lenses	107.31
Night and civil twilight	Anti-collision lighting visible for at least 3 statute miles (and recurrent training covering night)	107.29

Cloud questions combine two rules: you must be 500 feet below the cloud base and no higher than 400 feet above ground, so the lower of the two wins. With a 700-foot base the most you can fly is 200 feet; with a 1,200-foot base, 400 feet.

The structure rule lets you go higher than 400 feet AGL within 400 feet of a structure, to 400 feet above its top. A 300-foot tower can be inspected up to 700 feet AGL. Whether you also need an airspace authorization is a chart question, covered on Part 107 sectional chart practice.

Part 107-style question 1 · Operating limits
You are inspecting a 250-foot radio tower in Class G airspace, staying within 400 feet of it laterally. What is the highest you may fly under part 107?
1. A650 feet AGL
2. B400 feet AGL
3. C250 feet AGL
4. D500 feet AGL
Worked answer
A: 650 feet AGL. Section 107.51(b) allows flight above 400 feet AGL within a 400-foot radius of a structure, up to 400 feet above the structure's top. 250 + 400 = 650 feet AGL.
1. Within 400 feet of a structure: the structure rule applies.
2. Limit: 400 feet above its top.
3. 250 + 400 = 650 feet AGL.
The trap: Answering 400 feet AGL. That is the limit away from structures.
Part 107-style question 2 · Cloud clearance
The cloud base over your site is 650 feet AGL. Away from structures, what is the highest you may fly?
1. A150 feet AGL
2. B400 feet AGL
3. C650 feet AGL
4. D250 feet AGL
Show the worked answer
A: 150 feet AGL. You must stay at least 500 feet below a cloud (107.51(d)). 650 − 500 = 150 feet AGL, which is lower than the 400-foot limit, so 150 feet is the ceiling for this flight.
1. Cloud clearance: 500 feet below.
2. 650 − 500 = 150 feet.
3. The lower of 150 and 400 is 150 feet AGL.
The trap: Answering 400 feet. The cloud rule is stricter here.

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What does Part 107 say about the remote pilot certificate?

You need the certificate with a small UAS rating to act as remote pilot in command. You must be at least 16, carry the certificate when flying, and complete recurrent training every 24 calendar months.

Carry your certificate and present it, and any required documents, to the FAA or law enforcement on request.
A person without a certificate may fly under the direct supervision of a remote pilot in command who can take over immediately.
Recurrent training is online and free on the FAA Safety Team site; it covers night operations as well.

Do I need to register my drone for Part 107?

Yes. Every drone flown under part 107 must be registered with the FAA, whatever its weight, carry its registration number on an outside surface, and meet the Remote ID rule.

Registration is through FAA DroneZone and lasts three years. The 0.55-pound (250-gram) threshold people quote is for recreational flyers only. Remote ID can be built into the drone or added with a broadcast module, or you can fly without it inside an FAA-recognized identification area. Once the rules are in place, test them in context on the free Part 107 practice test.

Can you fly at night or over people under Part 107?

Yes, within rules. Night and civil twilight need anti-collision lights visible for 3 statute miles. Flight over people depends on the drone's category, and flight over moving vehicles has its own conditions.

Night: anti-collision lighting visible for at least 3 statute miles, and current training that covers night.
Over people: Category 1 drones weigh 0.55 pounds or less with no exposed rotating parts that could lacerate; Categories 2 and 3 need an FAA-accepted declaration of compliance; Category 4 needs an airworthiness certificate.
From a moving vehicle: only over a sparsely populated area, and not while also carrying property for compensation.
Waivers: many operating limits (beyond visual line of sight, more than one drone per pilot) can be waived by the FAA; some, such as carrying hazardous materials, cannot.

When do you have to report a drone accident to the FAA?

Within 10 calendar days, if it causes serious injury, loss of consciousness, or more than $500 of damage to property other than the drone.

Alcohol: no flying within 8 hours of drinking, while under the influence, or with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.04% or more. A conviction for a drug or alcohol offense can lead to denial or suspension of the certificate. Preflight duties also sit here: the remote pilot in command must check the drone is in a condition for safe operation before every flight.

Part 107-style question 1 · Accident reporting
Your drone hits a parked car, causing $700 of damage, and the drone itself is destroyed. No one is hurt. What must you do?
1. AReport it to the FAA within 10 calendar days
2. BReport it within 30 days
3. CNothing; no one was injured
4. DReport it only if the drone cost over $500
Worked answer
A: Report it to the FAA within 10 calendar days. Section 107.9 requires a report within 10 calendar days of an operation that causes serious injury, loss of consciousness, or damage to property other than the small UAS of more than $500 to repair or replace. The car damage is $700.
1. Damage to property other than the drone: $700.
2. Threshold: more than $500.
3. So report within 10 calendar days.
The trap: Counting the drone. Damage to the drone itself does not count toward the $500.

Where do people lose points on Part 107 regulations?

On neighbouring numbers and on rules that sound right but are not in part 107.

Forgetting the cloud rule caps altitude below 400 feet when the base is under 900 feet.
Counting damage to the drone toward the $500 accident threshold.
Using the recreational 0.55-pound registration threshold for part 107.
Thinking a waiver is the same as an airspace authorization. An authorization lets you into controlled airspace; a waiver lifts an operating rule.
Answering 12 hours for alcohol. The rule is 8 hours, and 0.04%.

How is the Part 107 knowledge test scored?

It is 60 multiple-choice questions in 2 hours, passed at 70%: 42 right. The score is for the whole test, not each area, and the knowledge test report shows the areas you missed.

The real test, with where each fact comes from
The test	Unmanned Aircraft General - Small (UAG), the initial knowledge test for an FAA Remote Pilot CertificatePublished by the ownerFAA, "Become a Certificated Remote Pilot"
Questions and time	60 multiple-choice questions in 2 hoursPublished by the ownerFAA, "Become a Certificated Remote Pilot"
Passing score	70%, which is 42 of 60Published by the ownerFAA, "Become a Certificated Remote Pilot"
Where and cost	An FAA-approved knowledge testing center run by PSI; the fee is $175SourcedPSI, FAA airman knowledge testing
Who can take it	Age 16 or older, able to read, speak, write and understand English. Book with an FAA Tracking Number (FTN) from IACRAPublished by the owner14 CFR part 107, small unmanned aircraft systems (eCFR)
If you fail	Wait 14 days before you retestPublished by the owner14 CFR 107.71, retesting after failure (eCFR)
Staying current	Free online recurrent training every 24 calendar monthsPublished by the owner14 CFR part 107, small unmanned aircraft systems (eCFR)

Our free drills are 12 questions at the real test's pace (2 minutes a question), and each full mock has all 60 questions weighted like the FAA blueprint. More on the pass mark is on Part 107 passing score.

Frequently asked questions

How much of the Part 107 test is regulations?

About half, according to the current blueprint. Our mock has 29 regulation questions out of 60.

Can I fly above 400 feet?

Only within 400 feet of a structure, up to 400 feet above its top, or with a waiver.

Do I need permission to fly in controlled airspace?

Yes, an ATC authorization, usually through LAANC or FAA DroneZone.

Is this drill the real test?

No. It is Part 107-style practice with original questions. LifeScore is not affiliated with the FAA.

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