Droneology
Often referred to as toys Lack of sophisticated gear Great Way to learn Low Battery capacity Easily affected by weather Lower priced
Consumer Grade
What does the electronic speed controller (ESC) do?
Control power to the brushless motions, controls direction and convert from DC to AC
Right joystick
Controls the pitch Controls the roll
Left joystick
Controls the throttle Controls the yaw
What is the largest drone in the world?
Feihong-98 (FH-98)
It is illegal to fly within _____ miles of an airport without contacting the airport control or airport manager.
Five (5)
Which of the following are operational guidelines for commercial use. Select all that apply.
Fly under 400 feet Keep the UAS in sight (i.e., visual line of sight), either by the remote pilot in command or a visual observer* Yield right of way to manned aircraft Don't fly from a moving vehicle unless you are in a sparsely populated area Register all drones over 0.55 lb
Instrument used to indicate an object's location on Earth. Multi-band type is even more accurate because it triangulates the position of an object using at least three satellites.
GPS or Global Positioning System
Used to provide stability or maintain a reference direction in navigation systems.
Gyroscope
Refers to the movement of the drone forward, backward, left and right along the horizontal axis.
Roll
Double Blade Props
Provides more speed Higher performing More efficient in power consumption Traditional/most common
Triple Blade Props
Provides more torque Provides more thrust
What does a gyroscope do?
Provides stability and maintains a reference direction
Transmission:
Radio Controller, Radio Transmitter
What are the two main types of coordinating groups?
Regulatory Community Based Organizations
Categorize each of statement, regarding battery storage, into "DONT's".
Store fully charged batteries Use damaged batteries
Categorize each of statement, regarding battery storage, into "DOs"
Store in fireproof container Inspect batterie each time Use overcharge or discharge protection Store battery at 3.8v per cell Have fire suppression items nearby
The collection and transmission of data. Onboard sensors collect data and send it to a receiver. One example would be telling the pilot the altitude of the UAV.
Telemetry
Which prop type is the "top tier"
Twill Carbon
Homeowners own the land and air above their property.
False
It is okay to fly at night as long as your drone has first person video capabilities.
False
It is okay to fly over persons not involved in the activity as long as the drone is 50 feet above.
False
LiPo batteries may be charged unattended.
False
Students engaged in aviation education programs at accredited educational institutions are not considered recreational users.
False
In 2013, the drone market was estimated at _____ but by 2020 it is projected to be _____.
$11.3B $140B
How much is drone registration?
$5
If a drone is flown higher than _____, you'll lose the abilility to tell the front from the back (lose its orientation).
100 ft
In 2011, a federal law banned drone operation with a ____ mile radius of a sporting event with _____ persons. This includes one hour before and after the event.
3 miles 30,000 person
Drones must be flown under how many feet?
400 ft
What is the world's largest drone's maximum takeoff weight?
5.25 tons
Since 2015, the FAA requires all pilots to register any recreational drone weighing ____ pounds to ____ pounds.
55 pounds 55 pounds
Find the safest amount of current which can be safely pulled from a battery. The information found on the front of the battery is as follows: 2Ah, 35-45C, 4s1P
70,000 mAh
To find number of milliamps (mAh), which can be safely pulled from a battery, pull no more than ________ of the mAh capacity.
80%
Instrument that measures the rate at which an object acquires speed.
Accelerometer
Which sensor measures the rate of speed at which drones acquire speed?
Accelerometer
Electrical/Mechanical
Air Frame, Flight Controller, Props, Brushless Motors, Electronic Speed Controller, Flight Battery
Of the respective frame types mentioned in Droneology, which types are preferred because of their strength and weight ?
Aluminum, Carbon fiber
Most UAV enthusiasts will only classify a multirotor as a UAV if it can be programmed for ?
Autonomous Flight
Instrument mainly used to detect atmospheric pressure and determine altitude.
Barometer
You should arm your drone prior to connecting battery and initializing.
False
Which of the following tasks should be completed prior to using a LiPo battery? Check all that apply.
Check for damage (punctures, deformed cells, cut or frayed wires, etc) Use a LiPo checker Inspect each time
Prior to flying your drone, a pilot should do which of the following steps?
Check with the FAA and locaal authorities for flight restrictions Inspect flight area Create & inspect a ground control station Inspect his/her drone
According to Know Before You Fly, which of the following is NOT commercial use.
Checking for storm damage to your own home.
Batteries should always be _________ and stored in a fireproof bag.
Discharge
What are the four functions of a LiPo battery charger?
Discharge Charge Balance Charge Storage
What is the main cause for Control Reversal Effect?
Drones facing toward you
Higher grade controllers Includes GPS & barometers Higher capacity/higher battery cell count
Hobby Grade
What does LiPo stand for ?
Lithium Polymer
Who was the first person to patent a remote control for unmanned vehicles in 1898?
Nikola Tesla
What is the official ruling from the FAA on the Operation and Certification of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems has been signed by Obama and put on the Federal Register, officially taking effect August 29, 2016.
Part 107
Why was the term "drone" chose for UAVs?
Paying homage to the British ship "Queen Bee"
Dictates the angle of the throne, which is seen as the movement along the vertical axis. It will make the drone move forward or backward.
Pitch
What are the two ways to hover?
Position Hold (putting throttle half way up) Manual Hold (making tiny adjustments to throttle)
More advanced Drone Elements
Power Monitors, GPS, FPV Capability
What are the Three "Ps" for creating a positive drone community? Check all that apply.
Practical Positive Peaceful
Highest Quality flight control and sensors Provides auto-leveling May communicate via bluetooth or wifi Best quality hardware and software
Professional grade
What is an accident chain?
The series of events that lead up to an accident.
Controls the amount of power you send to the drone. If all controls are centered, this will make the drone fly straight up.
Throttle
Turns are a combination of what?
Throttle Yaw Pitch Roll
Means information that is sent from one place to another. For a drone to function, there needs to be, for example, _______ between the drone and radio controller. Information can be sent to and from UAVs using radio channels, Bluetooth or even wifi connections.
Transmission
What are the most common types of UAV airframes?
Tricopters, Quadcopters, Octocopters, Hexacopters
Hobbyists publishing UAV footage on YouTube may face up to a $10,000 fine for unauthorized commercial drone use.
True
What does UAV stand for ?
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
What is prop wash?
Wobble from the air underneath the propellers.
Described as the rotation of the drone in relation to the center axis. You can move the drone clockwise or counterclockwise depending on the movement of the joystick.
Yaw
Ground effect is the air generated by props when over the ground. It can cause _____ and make the drone _____.
turbulence unstable