RegulationsQuestion 21 of 100
A remote pilot buzzes a group of hikers at low altitude to get a dramatic shot, startling several of them. Nobody is injured and the aircraft never touches anyone. How would the FAA most likely view this flight?
a.Acceptable, because no injury or property damage resulted
b.Acceptable, because artistic flights are exempt from operating rules
c.A violation only if the hikers file a written complaint
d.A careless or reckless operation that endangered the life or property of another
Explanation
Correct answer: a careless or reckless operation. Section 107.23 prohibits operating a small unmanned aircraft system in a careless or reckless manner that endangers the life or property of another, and endangerment alone is enough without an actual injury. Artistic purpose is not an exemption, and enforcement does not depend on someone filing a complaint.
Law Reference: 14 CFR §107.23Practice all 100 questions free — no signup required.
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