UAS 101 SDI.EDU
According to the text, what is the average payload capacity for Group 2 sUAS (MTOW between 20 to 55 pounds)?
12 pounds
What is the minimum weather visibility required for UAS operations under Part 107?
3 miles
What recent manufacturing technology has significantly impacted UAS development and repair?
3D printing
What is the maximum weight for an uncrewed aircraft to be considered a small UAS under Part 107?
55 pounds
What factor significantly contributed to the growth of civilian uncrewed aircraft use? Increased airport security Military technology transfer Advances in reliability, miniaturization, and decreasing costs Changes in air traffic control
Advances in reliability, miniaturization, and decreasing costs
Which of the following is NOT a major element of an sUAS ? Ground-based Command, Control, and Communication (C3) Aerial Element Air Traffic Control Payload
Air Traffic Control
Which of the following is NOT a typical role in the Human Element of sUAS operations?
Air Traffic Controller
Which of the following is NOT a typical role in the Human Element of sUAS operations? Visual Observer Remote Pilot-in-Command Air Traffic Controller Payload Operator
Air Traffic Controller
What is a major limiting factor for using sUAS in aerial filming?
Airspace restrictions
What is a key benefit of using UAS for infrastructure inspection?
All options are correct
What is a geofence in the context of UAS operations?
An invisible barrier preventing UAS from flying into restricted areas
What is the main advantage of a low-wing configuration in fixed-wing sUAS? Better longitudinal stability and increased lateral maneuverability Increased lateral stability More fuselage space for payload Better gliding capability
Better longitudinal stability and increased lateral maneuverability
How might UAS operations benefit from advances in sensor technology?
By allowing for more detailed and diverse data collection
How have regulatory bodies responded to the growth of civilian UAS use? By restricting UAS to military use only By leaving the industry unregulated By banning all civilian use By creating new regulations and integration plans
By creating new regulations and integration plans
How can UAS potentially improve the efficiency of inspection processes?
By providing access to hard-to-reach areas and reducing inspection time
Which conflict marked the widespread acquisition and use of UAVs by the United States?
Conflicts in the 1990s
What is a key consideration when planning UAS operations within 5 miles of an airport or 2 miles of a heliport? Coordinating with the airport operator and ATC Using only fixed-wing UAS Flying only at night Staying below 100 feet AGL
Coordinating with the airport operator and ATC
What is a major challenge for wide-scale integration of UAS into global airspace? Insufficient battery technology Detect, sense, and avoid (DSA) capabilities Lack of public interest Shortage of trained pilots
Detect, sense, and avoid (DSA) capabilities
UAS payloads can use a wide range of the _______________ to gather imagery products and data. Atmospheric layers Battery surplus Geospatial environment Electromagnetic spectrum
Electromagnetic spectrum
What is a common challenge in integrating UAS into national airspace? UAS cannot fly high enough for airspace integration UAS are too slow for airspace integration Airspace integration is already fully solved Ensuring safe operation alongside manned aircraft
Ensuring safe operation alongside manned aircraft
What is a potential benefit of higher-altitude UAS operations?
Extended communication range
How has the development of UAS technology generally progressed? It has remained unchanged since its inception Only through civilian applications Exclusively through military research From military applications to wider civilian and commercial use
From military applications to wider civilian and commercial use
Which navigation system relies on a network of satellites to provide global positioning information?
GPS (Global Positioning System)
Which of the following is NOT a typical use of sUAS in crop/livestock monitoring?
Harvesting crops
How did civilian interest in uncrewed aircraft evolve?
It began with model aircraft hobbyists and grew with technological advances
What role does the ground control station play in a UAS operation?
It controls and monitors the UAV during flight
What role does the ground control station play in a UAS operation? It houses the aircraft when not in use It provides lift for the aircraft It refuels the aircraft It controls and monitors the UAV during flight
It controls and monitors the UAV during flight
What is the primary characteristic that defines an unmanned/uncrewed aircraft? It can only fly at low altitudes It has no pilot on board It is always autonomous It is controlled by artificial intelligence
It has no pilot on board
How did World War II impact the development of uncrewed aircraft? It halted all development It led to rapid technological advancements and new use cases It shifted focus to civilian applications It focused solely on larger aircraft
It led to rapid technological advancements and new use cases
In the context of UAS operations, what does "LOS" typically refer to?
Line of Sight
Which type of battery is most commonly used in modern sUAS propulsion systems?
Lithium-Polymer (LiPo)
Which type of battery is most commonly used in modern sUAS propulsion systems? Lithium-Polymer (LiPo) Lead-Acid Nickel-Cadmium (NiCd) Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH)
Lithium-Polymer (LiPo)
What does the "C" rating on a lithium polymer battery indicate?
Maximum continuous discharge rate
What does the "C" rating on a lithium polymer battery indicate? Cell count of the battery Charging time required Capacity of the battery Maximum continuous discharge rate
Maximum continuous discharge rate
What type of data collection allows UAS to track changes over time?
Periodic inspections with baseline comparison
Which of the following is NOT a typical component of the Ground-based Command, Control, and Communication (C3) element? Transmitter Propulsion system Receiver User controls
Propulsion system
What early technological developments were crucial for the eventual creation of uncrewed aircraft? Satellites and GPS Radio control and gyroscopes Jet engines and radar Steam engines and balloons
Radio control and gyroscopes
Which of the following is likely to be a component of a UAS communication system? Radio transceiver Landing gear Fuel tank Propeller
Radio transceiver
Which of the following is NOT typically a component of a UAS?
Runway
What significant change in uncrewed aircraft occurred in the 1970s-1980s?
Shift from expendable to reusable platforms
What is the main advantage of VTOL UAS compared to fixed-wing UAS?
Smaller launch/recovery area needed
What is the primary advantage of using UAS for inspection and monitoring tasks?
They can access areas that are difficult or dangerous for humans
What role has the "DIY" community played in UAS development?
They've contributed to accessibility and customization of UAS
What is the primary purpose of UAS test sites designated by the FAA?
To conduct research on UAS integration into the airspace
What is the primary purpose of the navigation system (or autopilot) in a UAS?
To determine the aircraft's position and guide its movement
What is the primary purpose of conducting a pre-flight inspection of a UAS?
To ensure the UAS is airworthy and safe to operate
What is a primary use of the FAA's B4UFly mobile app for drone operators/pilots?
To help users identify where it is safe to fly UAS
What is the primary role of a visual observer in UAS operations?
To maintain visual line of sight with the UAS
What is the primary function of electronic speed controls (ESCs) in electric sUAS?
To regulate and modify the flow of electricity to motors
What term was adopted to describe the entire system of an uncrewed aircraft, including ground control and support equipment?
UAS (Unmanned/Uncrewed Aircraft System)
What term was adopted to describe the entire system of an uncrewed aircraft, including ground control and support equipment? RPA UAS (Unmanned/Uncrewed Aircraft System) Drone UAV
UAS (Unmanned/Uncrewed Aircraft System)
Which of the following is NOT typically a part of the ground equipment in a UAS?
Wing assembly
Which of the following is NOT typically a part of the ground equipment in a UAS? Launch and recovery equipment Data link antenna Ground control station Wing assembly
Wing assembly
Which conflict saw the first significant military use of uncrewed aircraft?
World War I
