FAA approval, known as ________ is needed for unmanned aircraft systems to operate in specific airspace for a defined purpose.

FAA approval, known as ________ is needed for unmanned aircraft systems to operate in specific airspace for a defined purpose.

• A. Part 107 Waiver
• B. Airworthiness Certificate
• C. Pilot Certificate
• D. Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA)

Answer: (D)

FAA approval to fly a drone in a defined area for a specific mission is issued as a Certificate of Waiver or Authorization. This authorization gives permission to operate in particular airspace, establishing the exact geographic area, time, and mission conditions to keep that activity safe alongside other air traffic. It’s the mechanism used when operations go beyond standard Part 107 permissions or require access to airspace that needs special approval. An airworthiness certificate is about whether the aircraft itself is fit to fly, a pilot certificate shows the operator’s qualification, and a Part 107 waiver relaxes certain operational rules—without by itself granting entry into restricted or controlled airspace. So for operating in a specific airspace for a defined purpose, the COA is the appropriate approval.

FAA approval to fly a drone in a defined area for a specific mission is issued as a Certificate of Waiver or Authorization. This authorization gives permission to operate in particular airspace, establishing the exact geographic area, time, and mission conditions to keep that activity safe alongside other air traffic. It’s the mechanism used when operations go beyond standard Part 107 permissions or require access to airspace that needs special approval. An airworthiness certificate is about whether the aircraft itself is fit to fly, a pilot certificate shows the operator’s qualification, and a Part 107 waiver relaxes certain operational rules—without by itself granting entry into restricted or controlled airspace. So for operating in a specific airspace for a defined purpose, the COA is the appropriate approval.