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Chapter 1: Alcohol and Drugs

Part 107 does not allow operation of an sUAS if the remote PIC, person manipulating the controls,
or VO is unable to safely carry out his or her responsibilities. It is the remote PICs responsibility
to ensure all crewmembers are not participating in the operation while impaired. While drugs and
alcohol use are known to impair judgement, certain over-the-counter (OTC) medications and
medical conditions could also affect the ability to safely operate a small UA. For example, certain
antihistamines and decongestants may cause drowsiness. Pilots can learn more about the impact
of drugs and alcohol on flight operations in the Pilots Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge
(FAA-H-8083-25).

Part 107 prohibits a person from serving as a remote PIC, person manipulating the controls. VO
or other crewmembers if he or she:

✓ Consumed any alcoholic beverages within the preceding 8 hours
✓ Is under the influence of alcohol
✓ Has a blood alcohol concentration of .04 percent or greater and/or
✓ Is using a drug that affects the person’s mental or physical capabilities.

A refusal to submit to a test to indicate the percentage by weight of alcohol in the blood, when
requested by a law enforcement officer, or a refusal to furnish or authorize the release of the test
results requested by the Administrator, is grounds for.

✓ Denial of an application for a remote pilot certificate with a small sUAS rating for a period
of up to 1 year after the date of that refusal or
✓ Suspension or revocation of a remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating.

Certain medical conditions, such as epilepsy, may also create a risk to operations. It is the remote
PIC’s responsibility to determine that their medical condition is under control and they can safely
conduct a UAS operation.

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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