FAA Part 107 Drone Practice Test

If your unmanned aircraft climbs above 600 feet AGL, whom must you report the deviation to?

1. Air Traffic Control

2. The National Transportation Safety Board

3. Upon request of the Federal Aviation Administration

4. No one is required to be notified

The correct answer is: Upon request of the Federal Aviation Administration

When an unmanned aircraft operates above 600 feet AGL (Above Ground Level), the regulations dictate that deviation from the established operating limits must be reported to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) upon their request. This requirement is important for flight safety and situational awareness within the national airspace system. The FAA is responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient use of airspace, and part of that responsibility includes monitoring activities that may deviate from standard operational parameters. Such reporting allows the FAA to assess conditions, ensure compliance with safety regulations, and address any potential risks that might arise from such deviations. Understanding this requirement emphasizes the importance of adhering to operational limits and the need for coordination with regulatory authorities when those limits are exceeded.