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What is the primary difference between a Basic and an Advanced RPAS operation license holder?

Advanced operations, with the appropriate certificate and authorizations, permit operations in controlled airspace and over people, whereas Basic operations hav

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Question: What is the primary difference between a Basic and an Advanced RPAS operation license holder?

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  • Basic operations allow flight Beyond Visual Line Of Sight (BVLOS), while Advanced operations strictly require Visual Line Of Sight (VLOS).
  • Basic operations permit flights over people, while Advanced operations strictly prohibit it. ✅ Advanced operations allow flights in controlled airspace and over people, subject to specific conditions, while Basic operations are more restricted.
  • Basic operations require a special flight operations certificate, while Advanced operations do not.

Correct answer: Advanced operations allow flights in controlled airspace and over people, subject to specific conditions, while Basic operations are more restricted.

Explanation: Advanced operations, with the appropriate certificate and authorizations, permit operations in controlled airspace and over people, whereas Basic operations have more significant restrictions on these types of flights.

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