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A drone mishap damages someone's property. Above what repair cost must it be reported to the FAA?

More than $500.

  1. $100
  2. $1,000
  3. $500 ✔

Why: Damage to property other than the drone must be reported within 10 days if repair costs more than $500. For a total loss, it is reported if the fair market value exceeds $500.

Huh, didn't know that: Damage to the drone itself never counts toward the $500 threshold.

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Sources

  1. 14 CFR 107.9 Safety event reporting (eCFR) https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/section-107.9

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