UAS- Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems Exam 1

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Select the following general components of a UAS (Select all that apply):

Unmanned Aircraft / UAV Remote Pilot Crew Payload

VTOL

Vertical Take-off and Landing

Department of Defense UAS Groups primarily characterize UAS by:

Weight

What flight characteristics are used to designate between Type 1 and Type 2 UAS by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG)?

Weight and Endurance

As part of the UAS crew the primary person you are most responsible for is:

Yourself

Select the appropriate acronym: An unmanned aircraft system weighing less than 55 pounds, according to the FAA.

sUAS

Use the DJI Mavic Mini user manual (Links to an external site.) to select the true performance characteristics from those listed below.

2.49 miles

Which radio frequency is most likely to be used by industry for long range GCS connections through potential interference

900 Mhz

Select all that apply: The Mission Planner Ground control station can provide the following information to the operator

AC flight mode Distance the AC is from the home point

Select all that apply: Which of the following statements are part of the Risk Management Principles?

Accept risks only when benefits outway the dangers. Answer, Accept no unnecessary risk. Integrate risk management into planning at all levels.

Select all that apply: Which of the following are true statements contributing to the complexity of UAS operations.

Accurate data collection requires understanding of the payload, aircraft operations, and data collection parameters. UAS technology requires mechanical, electrical, and computer tinkering. Pilot is physically distant from the aircraft.

Which of the following are UAS components

Aircraft- UAV Remote Pilot Ground control system

Which of the following should I take into consideration when conducting UAS operations

All of the above

Supported by GCS

Automated flight planning and control of AC Interface for normal flight control of AC

Identify which of the following operations are supported by the GCS

Automated flight planning and control of the AC Interface for manual flight control of the AC

GCS satellite communications are primarily used for

Beyond line of site UAS operations

The following types of connections may be used for communications between GCS elements

Bluetooth, WIFI, Radio Frequencies

Rank the following risk management focus areas by priority. Priority 1: More Important Consideration

Collision with a manned aircraft Crew-related injuries Aircraft damage Mission Success

For small UAS, the GCS computer's duties include

Displaying diagnostic information for the operator to read Store and interpret automated flight plans

Match McNab's level of automation with the most appropriate description.

Drone can plan its own flights- Level 5 Automation An aircraft that can fly Mission Planner is most likely in which level of automation?- Level 2 Automation My First Person View racing drone is most likely which level of automation?- Level 0 Automation

Match the onboard electronic component with the most appropriate description of its function.

Electronic Speed Controller (ESC): Regulates power available to UAV motors. Magnetometer: Tells the UAV which way is north. Autopilot: Allows the UAV to navigate autonomously using information from the GCS. Accelerometer: Measures changes in aircraft movement speed.

Match each term (left) with the most appropriate definition (right).

Endurance: The total time a UAV can operate in one flight. Range: The maximum distance a UAS can maintain command and control. Lift Capacity: Gross UAV weight minus fuel. Gross UAV Weight: Total weight of the UAV including payload and fuel.

Which of the following is NOT a function of the on-board UAV computer?

Estimates aircraft weight based on fuel consumption

Which of the following attributes are possessed by the human component in a UAS? (Select all that apply).

Fallible and Dynamic

A GCS cockpit will always use the HOTAS control system

False

A UAV with an IMU does not use any gyros, accelerometers, or magnetometers.

False

All single-rotor UAVs are battery powered.

False

Human factors are only relevant to the UAS during flight.

False

Management is absolved of responsibility if not present when an aviation incident occurs.

False

The General Atomics Aeronautical Ground control Station Advanced Cockpit GCS is created to exclusively fly on the predator drone

False

To make CRM better, a good crew member should only pay attention to verbal commands from others.

False

Only important thing a human has to do in the UAS is think

False?

Match the airframe type with the description of its advantages.

Fixed Wing Which Airframe: Experiences longer flight times but may be limited by landing/recovery space requirements. Multi-Rotor: Which Airframe: Most maneuverable and easiest to fly, but sacrifices endurance. VTOL: Which Airframe: Uses sophisticated design to gain advantages from other types of Airframes.

A multi-rotor can have a maximum of 8 motors.

Flase

Command and Control (C2) and video are typically transmitted over the same frequency, radio, and antenna

Flase

Which of the following are UAS payloads

Gas sampler Fuel cell Maybe: Life preserver hydrogen fuel cell

Identify which of the following components are necessary for a GCS to provide aircraft control

Hardware and operator

Which of the following statements is NOT part of the Risk Management decision-making Process?

Hire new crew members

Not required for multirotor UAV auto. Nav

IMU?

GCS typically receives its power through

Independent internal or external power source specific for the GCS

Dangerous attitudes

Machismo: I'm awesome and can't fail Resignation: "F it" Antiauthoritarian: Do it because your told you can't Invulnerability: Easy to conjure- don't feel risk

Swiss cheese model of human errors if I have a tricky flight...

Most experienced

Which drone am I required to register through the FAA's DroneZone?

My small UAS weighing more that 0.5 and less than 55 pounds.

Match each term with the appropriate axis movement description

Pitch: Movement front and back. Yaw: Rotation on the vertical axis. Roll: Movement side to side.

What is the primary purpose of a UAV?

Position the payload/sensor somewhere we can't otherwise get to.

Provides communication to GCS and AC

Radio

The UAS classification system described by Watts, Ambrosia and Hinkley (2012) identifies how drones can be used for:

Scientific Research

Match the task with which is better: Human or Machine?

Selective Recall: Human Routine Work: Machine Multi-Tasking: Machine Judgement: Human

Select all that apply: Which of the following factors contribute to our decision making at any moment in time?

Situational Awareness Previous Personal Experiences Our Salient Knowledge Our Physical Abilities

Select all that apply: Which of the following actions taken by a remote pilot can add to the margin of safety in the successful execution of a UAS mission?

Studying the terrain features of an upcoming mission area. Using good checklists. Memorizing emergency procedure warnings of the systems you will be flying.

Video or photo payloads are...

The most common on UAV payload?

Which of the following statements best states to goal of understanding the Human Element of UAS?

To maximize efficiency while minimizing failures and risks

A GCS must send and receive information

True

With the right attitude and technique, slow is smooth and smooth is fast.

True

Review the linked document by Jo and Kwon (2017) regarding VTOL aircraft types. Which Type would the authors designate the BirdsEyeView Aerobotics Firefly 6 Pro S VTOL aircraft?

Type 1: Wing with rotating motors

Fill in the blank with the appropriate acronym: "Human beings are often the most important part of a _______".

UAS

Acronyms with best descriptions

UAS under 55 pounds: sUAS Might work on land, water, or air: UV UAS aircraft only: AC Refers generally to AC, GCS, Sensor, operator: UAS

Which UAV element provides essential communications between the airframe and other UAS components?

UAV radio

"Flying is cool but I prefer to operate my __________ under water".

UV


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