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Chapter 1: Operation from Moving Vehicles or Aircraft

14 CFR Part 107 permits operation of an sUAS from a moving land or water-boring vehicle over
a sparsely populated for unpopulated area. However, operation from a moving aircraft is
prohibited. Additionally, small unmanned aircraft that are transporting another person’s property
for compensation or hire may not be operated from any moving verhicle.
Operations from moving vehicles are subject to the same restrictions that apply to all other Part
107 sUAS operations. Examples include:

✓ VLOS – the remote PIC (and the person manipulating the controls, if applicable) operating
from a moving vehicle or watercraft is still required to maintain VLOS for the sUAS.
✓ Operations over people – operations are still prohibited over persons not directly involved
in the operation of the sUAS, unless under sale cover. The remote PIC is also responsible
for ensuring that no person is subject to undue risk as a result of loss of control of the small
unmanned aircraft for any reason.
✓ Communication – the visual observer and remote PIC must still maintain effective
communication.
✓ No reckless operation – Part 107 also prohibits careless or reckless operation of an sUAS.
Operating an sUAS while driving a moving vehicle is considered to be careless or reckless
because the driver’s attention would be hazardously divided. Therefore, the driver of a
land vehicle or the operator of a waterborne vehicle must not serve as the remote PIC,
person manipulating the controls, or visual observer. As another example, failure to
consider weather conditions near structures, trees, or rolling terrain when operating in a
densely populated area could be determined as careless or neckless operation.

Other laws, such as state and local traffic laws, may also apply to the conduct of a person driving
a vehicle. Many states currently prohibit distracted driving and state or local laws may also be
amended in the future to impose restrictions on how cars and public roads may be used with regard
to an sUAS operation. The FAA emphasizes that people involved in an sUAS operation are
responsible for complying with all applicable laws and not just the FAA’s regulations.

Next Steps:
Instructions: Go to Google Classroom – Day 1 – Quiz- Click to launch quiz and complete. When
complete click submit.

✓ Quiz – complete the quiz for this section before proceeding to Chapter 2.
✓ Student Breakout Groups: Students are encouraged to attend the daily student breakout
groups to work collaboratively with other students to prepare for quiz, prepare flash cards
or study guides in preparation to take the FAA Knowledge Exam.
✓ For more information: Contact instructor and/or click links for online test prep links for
continuous test taking strategies and practice in preparation to take the FAA Knowledge
Exam.

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