This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.In this episode you will learn:- Part 107 remote pilots must follow the same strict alcohol and drug rules as manned aircraft pilots, as specified in 14 CFR §91.17.- You must satisfy three separate alcohol rules: no flying within 8 hours of consumption, a blood alcohol level below 0.04%, and not being under the influence.- Any drug, including common over-the-counter medications like cold remedies with antihistamines, that affects your abilities in any way contrary to safety is prohibited.- The responsibility to determine if a medication is safe for flight rests solely with the pilot, as the FAA does not provide a definitive list of approved drugs.- Use the 'IMSAFE' mnemonic (Illness, Medication, Stress, Alcohol, Fatigue, Emotion) as a personal pre-flight checklist to assess your fitness to fly.For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep