RegulationsQuestion 25 of 100
A pipeline patrol team wants to operate a drone from the bed of a pickup truck driving slowly along a remote desert access road. Under Part 107, is this allowed?
a.No, operating from any moving vehicle is prohibited without exception
b.Yes, but only if the truck stays below 25 mph
c.Yes, but only if a visual observer rides in the truck cab
d.Yes, because the operation is over a sparsely populated area and no property is carried for compensation
Explanation
Correct answer: yes, because §107.25 permits operating from a moving land or water-borne vehicle when the flight is over a sparsely populated area, and prohibits carrying another person's property for compensation or hire from a moving vehicle. Operation from a moving aircraft is never allowed. The rule sets no vehicle speed limit and does not require an observer in the cab.
Law Reference: 14 CFR §107.25Practice all 100 questions free — no signup required.
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