RegulationsQuestion 34 of 100
A remote pilot holds a Category 3 eligible aircraft and is asked to hover above a crowd gathered in an open-air stadium during a concert. Which statement is correct?
a.The operation is legal because Category 3 aircraft are approved for any crowd
b.The operation is legal if the pilot first notifies the stadium operator in writing
c.The operation is legal if the drone stays at least 100 ft above the highest person
d.The operation is prohibited, since Category 3 does not permit flight over an open-air assembly of people
Explanation
Correct answer: prohibited. Section 107.120 bars Category 3 operations over open-air assemblies of human beings and limits flight over people to closed or restricted-access sites where those present have been notified, or to transiting rather than sustained flight over people not directly participating. Crowd approval, written notice to a venue, and a 100-ft buffer do not create authority for this flight.
Law Reference: 14 CFR §107.120Practice all 100 questions free — no signup required.
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