FAA sample question 35
FAA sample question 35 of 46 · Regulations
According to 14 CFR part 48, when must a person register a small UA with the Federal Aviation Administration?
A. All civilian small UAs weighing greater than .55 pounds must be registered regardless of its intended use.
B. When the small UA is used for any purpose other than as a model aircraft.
C. Only when the operator will be paid for commercial services.
Answer: A. All civilian small UAs weighing greater than .55 pounds must be registered regardless of its intended use.
Anything weighing more than 0.55 pounds must be registered, whatever it is used for. Lighter drones are exempt only under the recreational exception; a drone under 250 g flown under Part 107 must still be registered.
The FAA published this sample set in August 2021. Our answers were checked against the current regulations and against the testing-supplement figures in September 2026.