A remote pilot planning a Category 3 operation must judge whether the operating area is an open-air assembly of people. According to AC 107-2A, which situation is least likely to be considered an open-air assembly?
- AA few people playing a casual game of soccer in an open field with no spectators
- BA community festival held in a town park
- CSpectators lining a street to watch a parade
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Correct answer: A. A few people playing a casual game of soccer in an open field with no spectators
Category 3 operations may not be conducted over open-air assemblies (§107.125(b)). AC 107-2A ¶8.3.6.4 says the FAA decides case by case, based on the density of nonparticipants, and gives festivals and parades as likely examples and casual sports without spectators as a less likely one.
- A. Correct. AC 107-2A ¶8.3.6.4 lists casual sports in an open area without spectators among the examples less likely to be open-air assemblies.
- B. Incorrect. AC 107-2A ¶8.3.6.4 lists community festivals among the potential examples of open-air assemblies.
- C. Incorrect. AC 107-2A ¶8.3.6.4 lists parades among the potential examples of open-air assemblies.
AC 107-2A Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS), ¶8.3.6.4 No Operations Over Open-Air Assemblies of People Some potential examples that are less likely to be considered open-air assemblies include individual persons or families exiting a shopping center, persons participating in casual sports in an open area without spectators, individuals or small groups taking leisure in a park or on a beach, or individuals walking or riding a bike along a bike path.
AC 107-2A Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS), ¶8.3.6.4 No Operations Over Open-Air Assemblies of People The FAA considers that some potential examples of open-air assemblies may include sporting events, concerts, parades, protests, political rallies, community festivals, or parks and beaches during certain events.