In which class of airspace may a Part 107 remote pilot operate without any prior authorization?
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Class G airspace is uncontrolled airspace. Under Part 107, operations in Class G airspace do not require prior FAA authorization. All other classes (B, C, D, and E at the surface) require authorization via LAANC or a FAA DroneZone waiver.The trap →
Class E above 1,200 ft AGL is also uncontrolled in some respects, but surface-level Class E (common around smaller airports with instrument approaches) does require authorization.SOURCE → 14 CFR § 107.41, FAA Remote Pilot Study GuideCHECKED APR 21ACS II.B.K2EASY