A sUAS operated by Bill Jones, a real estate agent, and used to take aerial photos of a home that Bill has listed for sale would be classified in the _____ user category.

• A. Recreational
• B. Public
• C. Commercial
• D. Academic

Answer: (C)

This question tests how sUAS use is categorized by purpose and business context. In this case, a real estate agent operates a drone to photograph a home that is listed for sale as part of providing a service to a client for compensation. That business purpose and potential profit place the operation in the commercial category. Recreational use is for personal enjoyment without business ties, public use covers government or public entities, and academic use involves educational or research activities. Because the flight supports a business service in exchange for compensation, it fits the commercial category.