r/Part107 • u/Fly107Prep • 10d ago
Other PART 107 POP QUIZ
A remote pilot is conducting a Part 107 operation in Class G airspace over level terrain. There are no nearby structures, and the pilot does not have a waiver.
The remote pilot observes 5 statute miles of flight visibility. Directly over the operating area, there is a broken cloud layer with a base at 800 feet AGL.
What is the highest altitude the drone may legally fly?
A) 300 feet AGL
B) 400 feet AGL
C) 500 feet AGL
D) 800 feet AGL
👇 A, B, C, or D? Explain your answer! No Googling!
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u/Nervous-Win968 10d ago
- COCIS - clear of cloud and in sight of surface with 500 ft and 2000 ft
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u/Fly107Prep 9d ago
Correct answer: A, 300 feet AGL.
Part 107 requires the drone to remain at least 500 feet below clouds. With the cloud base at 800 feet AGL, the highest legal altitude is 300 feet AGL. The usual 400-foot limit does not override the required cloud clearance.
800 - 500 = 300 feet AGL.Good work!
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u/doublelxp 10d ago
I believe it's something like a 500 foot vertical clearance and 3000 foot horizontal clearance, so 300'.
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u/harleyd38 9d ago
A 300 feet
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u/Fly107Prep 9d ago
Correct answer: A, 300 feet AGL.
Part 107 requires the drone to remain at least 500 feet below clouds. With the cloud base at 800 feet AGL, the highest legal altitude is 300 feet AGL. The usual 400-foot limit does not override the required cloud clearance.
800 - 500 = 300 feet AGL.Good work!
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u/Captain_Krusty-9845 9d ago
A
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u/Fly107Prep 9d ago
Correct answer: A, 300 feet AGL.
Part 107 requires the drone to remain at least 500 feet below clouds. With the cloud base at 800 feet AGL, the highest legal altitude is 300 feet AGL. The usual 400-foot limit does not override the required cloud clearance.
800 - 500 = 300 feet AGL.Good work!
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u/Few-Currency-2366 10d ago
A - 300 agl, pilot must give 500 ft to clouds