FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot Exam
Emergency Procedures Practice Questions
21 practice questions with detailed explanations — aligned to the FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot Exam.
Q1.What is the first step a remote pilot should take during a 'fly-away' emergency?
A.Alert crew members and scan airspace for other aircraftB.Call the FAA immediatelyC.Press the Return-to-Home button repeatedlyD.Run after the droneA. Alert crew members and scan airspace for other aircraftExplanation: The priority is safety. Alerting the crew allows VOs to track the drone and look for hazards (manned aircraft/people) while the pilot attempts to regain control.
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Q2.During a flight, the battery suddenly drops to 10% and the drone initiates an auto-landing. There are people directly below. What should you do?
A.Maneuver the aircraft to a safe, unpopulated landing area if possibleB.Let it land automatically; you cannot stop itC.Turn off the controllerD.Yell at the people to moveA. Maneuver the aircraft to a safe, unpopulated landing area if possibleExplanation: The Remote PIC is responsible for safety. Even during an emergency auto-land, the pilot should attempt to guide the aircraft away from people to prevent injury.
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Q3.A Lithium Polymer (LiPo) battery begins to smoke and catch fire during charging. You should:
A.Use a Class D fire extinguisher or sand/dirt to smother itB.Pour water on itC.Throw it in the trashD.Cover it with a plastic tarpA. Use a Class D fire extinguisher or sand/dirt to smother itExplanation: Lithium battery fires are chemical fires. A Class D extinguisher (for metals) or dry sand/dirt is preferred. Water can react with lithium, though large amounts of water can be used to cool surrounding cells (controversial in some guides, but smothering is standard advice). NEVER trash.
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Q4.If a remote pilot experiences a lost link (loss of command and control link), what is the expected behavior of the sUAS?
A.It should execute a pre-programmed lost link procedure (e.g., Return to Home)B.It will immediately fall out of the skyC.It will fly away indefinitelyD.It will hover until the battery diesA. It should execute a pre-programmed lost link procedure (e.g., Return to Home)Explanation: Under Part 107, the remote pilot must ensure the aircraft behaves predictably upon lost link. This is typically a Return-to-Home (RTH) or hover-and-land protocol.
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Q5.Which of the following is considered an in-flight emergency requiring immediate action?
A.Control link failureB.Low battery warningC.GPS signal lossD.All of the aboveD. All of the aboveExplanation: All listed scenarios jeopardize the safety of the flight and require immediate corrective action by the Remote PIC.
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Q6.You are flying and notice a helicopter flying low and heading toward your drone. What is the correct evasive maneuver?
A.Descend immediately and land if necessaryB.Climb above the helicopterC.Maintain altitude and turn leftD.Fly towards the helicopter to become visibleA. Descend immediately and land if necessaryExplanation: 14 CFR § 107.37 requires sUAS to yield right of way. The safest option is generally to descend and land to clear the airspace.
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Q7.While operating your sUAS, you suffer a bird strike that damages a propeller. The aircraft becomes unstable. You should:
A.Immediately land the aircraft safelyB.Try to finish the mission quicklyC.Climb to check stabilityD.Switch to sport modeA. Immediately land the aircraft safelyExplanation: Any structural failure or instability requires an immediate termination of the flight to ensure safety.
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Q8.A remote pilot deviates from a Part 107 rule to respond to an emergency. When must they submit a report to the FAA?
A.Only if requested by the FAAB.Within 10 daysC.Within 24 hoursD.NeverA. Only if requested by the FAAExplanation: 14 CFR § 107.21(b) states that a written report of the deviation is required only upon request by the Administrator.
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Q9.If a GPS signal is lost during flight (ATTI mode), the remote pilot should expect:
A.The aircraft to drift with the windB.The aircraft to hold position automaticallyC.The aircraft to return to homeD.The aircraft to land immediatelyA. The aircraft to drift with the windExplanation: Without GPS, the aircraft cannot hold its horizontal position. It will drift with the wind, requiring manual inputs to hold position.
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Q10.Your drone crashes into a car, causing $700 in damage to the car. The drone is undamaged. Do you need to report this to the FAA?
A.Yes, because property damage exceeds $500B.No, because the drone was not damagedC.No, reporting is only for injuryD.Yes, immediatelyA. Yes, because property damage exceeds $500Explanation: 14 CFR § 107.9 requires reporting if damage to property (other than the UA) exceeds $500.
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Q11.During a flight, your visual observer becomes incapacitated. You should:
A.Land the aircraft immediately if you cannot maintain VLOS yourself or safety is compromisedB.Continue the flight without a VOC.Ask a bystander to helpD.Fly higher to see betterA. Land the aircraft immediately if you cannot maintain VLOS yourself or safety is compromisedExplanation: If a required crew member drops out, and their role was critical to the safety (or if VLOS cannot be maintained by the pilot), the operation must be terminated safely.
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Q12.What precaution should be taken with LiPo batteries to prevent emergencies?
A.Store them in a fireproof bag and do not leave charging unattendedB.Drain them completely before storageC.Charge them immediately after a flight while hotD.Store them fully charged for long periodsA. Store them in a fireproof bag and do not leave charging unattendedExplanation: LiPo safety involves using fireproof containers, monitoring charging, and storing at storage voltage (not full or empty).
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Q13.If a remote pilot loses sight of the aircraft behind a building, they should:
A.Immediately maneuver the aircraft back into visual line of sightB.Wait for it to come out the other sideC.Check the video feed to fly it backD.Activate RTHA. Immediately maneuver the aircraft back into visual line of sightExplanation: 14 CFR § 107.31 requires VLOS at all times. If lost, the pilot must immediately regain it.
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Q14.A 'Lost Link' procedure should account for:
A.Lost communications, GPS loss, and power failureB.Only communication lossC.Only battery failureD.Only GPS lossA. Lost communications, GPS loss, and power failureExplanation: Emergency planning (107.49) should cover all probable failures, including link, power, and navigation.
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Q15.Who is responsible for ensuring the sUAS is in a safe condition for flight after an emergency landing?
A.The Remote PICB.The Visual ObserverC.The FAAD.The ownerA. The Remote PICExplanation: 14 CFR § 107.15 states the Remote PIC must ensure the aircraft is in a condition for safe operation before every flight.
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Q16.When creating an emergency plan, what is a primary consideration for the landing zone?
A.It should be clear of people and obstaclesB.It should be pavedC.It should be close to the pilotD.It should be invisible to the publicA. It should be clear of people and obstaclesExplanation: Safety of non-participants is paramount. A designated emergency landing zone must be clear of people.
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Q17.If a sUAS causes a serious injury (loss of consciousness) to a person, the accident report must be filed within:
A.10 calendar daysB.24 hoursC.48 hoursD.30 daysA. 10 calendar daysExplanation: 14 CFR § 107.9 requires reporting serious injuries within 10 calendar days.
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Q18.Extreme cold temperatures can cause a LiPo battery to:
A.Voltage sag or fail unexpectedlyB.OverchargeC.Last longerD.Become more stableA. Voltage sag or fail unexpectedlyExplanation: Cold temperatures increase internal resistance, causing voltage sag which can trigger premature low-voltage cutoffs or failure.
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Q19.You are flying near a tower and realize you are about to fly behind it (breaking VLOS). You should:
A.Stop and hover, then maneuver to regain visibilityB.Fly faster to clear the towerC.Use the map to guide youD.Descend blindlyA. Stop and hover, then maneuver to regain visibilityExplanation: Stopping prevents the aircraft from drifting further into the blind spot. Hovering allows the pilot to reposition themselves or the aircraft to regain VLOS safely.
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Q20.What is the proper response to a 'fly-away' where the drone heads toward an airport?
A.Immediately notify the airport (ATC) of the situationB.Wait for it to crashC.Call the policeD.Drive to the airportA. Immediately notify the airport (ATC) of the situationExplanation: If a deviation occurs that affects controlled airspace or creates a hazard to other aircraft, the pilot must notify the controlling agency (ATC) immediately.
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Q21.When can you deviate from Part 107 rules to respond to an emergency?
A.Only to the extent necessary to meet that emergencyB.For the entire duration of the flightC.You cannot deviate without a waiverD.Only if you call the FAA firstA. Only to the extent necessary to meet that emergencyExplanation: 14 CFR § 107.21 allows deviation during an in-flight emergency, but only to the extent necessary to handle the immediate danger.
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