Exams / FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate / 14 CFR §107.39

14 CFR §107.39 — what it says, and how the exam tests it

This section is cited by 3 of our practice questions and is tested on the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.

The text

§ 107.39 Operation over human beings. No person may operate a small unmanned aircraft over a human being unless— (a) That human being is directly participating in the operation of the small unmanned aircraft; (b) That human being is located under a covered structure or inside a stationary vehicle that can provide reasonable protection from a falling small unmanned aircraft; or (c) The operation meets the requirements of at least one of the operational categories specified in subpart D of this part. [Amdt. 107-8, 86 FR 4382, Jan. 15, 2021]

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How it comes up on the exam

Practice questions written from this section — answers and explanations are in the drill.

  1. According to 14 CFR §107.39, under which condition may a person operate a small unmanned aircraft over a human being without meeting the operational categories in subpart D?
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  2. Under 14 CFR §107.39, a remote pilot may operate a small unmanned aircraft over a human being if that human being is located under which of the following?
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  3. A remote pilot plans to fly a small unmanned aircraft over a person standing outdoors. Under 14 CFR §107.39, which condition would permit this operation?
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