Loading & PerformanceQuestion 82 of 100
Under Part 107, what does the 55 lb (25 kg) weight limit for a small unmanned aircraft refer to?
a.The weight of the airframe and motors only, with no batteries installed
b.The weight of the aircraft plus the remote pilot's control station gear
c.The weight of the aircraft at takeoff, including everything on board or attached
d.The weight of the aircraft measured after the batteries are fully discharged
Explanation
The limit applies to the total weight at takeoff, so batteries, cameras, mounts, and any cargo all count. Weighing only the bare airframe, or weighing it with dead batteries, understates the real takeoff weight. Equipment that stays on the ground, such as the control station, is not part of the aircraft's weight.
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