sUAS

A general rule of thumb is that VLOS is around ______ meters from the ground observer.

500m

How would you define the physical aspects of a small unmanned aircraft (UA) to a friend?

A UA weighs less than 55 pounds, including everything onboard or attached to the aircraft

Since command and control are switched from one data link to another the __________ operating concept enables remote split operations (RSO), where operational control of the air vehicle is transferred from different ground stations around the globe.

BLOS

What kind of operations utilize ground-based or airborne technologies to detect and avoid intruder aircraft?

BVLOS

Why are RPAS failure rates assumed to be dangerously high?

Because there is a lack of good data on the Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) of RPAS, which is used to track reliability of unmanned aircraft.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has defined UAS as "an unmanned aircraft and the equipment necessary for the safe and efficient operation of that aircraft. The aircraft is operated with direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft."

False

The upper Gross Takeoff Weight (GTOW) limit of a small UAS is less than 44 pounds.

False

True or False: When flight operations are conducted in remote or inaccessible areas, the operational footprint may increase substantially. The support element drives down costs and drives up cost-effectiveness.

False

What type of system must continuously move in order to generate lift?

Fixed-wing

What type of flight is achieved by using advanced aerodynamics, lightweight materials, and specialized engines that can operate in thin air?

High-altitude

What type of flight is achieved using efficient engines, lightweight materials, and airfoil designs to conduct atmospheric research or provide real-time internet access to remote areas?

High-endurance

Payload

Includes instrument that allow the aircraft to gather information about its environment.

Human element

Is ultimately responsible for the performance and application of the system.

What is an advantage of a single-rotor system?

It has a smaller operational footprint due to its vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) capability.

What type of flight increases the spatial resolution of onboard sensors, making RPAS an excellent source of remotely sensed imagery?

Low-level

What is often the largest part of an RPAS operating budget?

Personnel

Which type of system uses both rotors and fixed wings?

Powerlift

What are three technology issues that influence full integration of UAS into the airspace?

Reliability , Detect and Avoid Technology , Control Link Security

The term "Unmanned Aircraft System" is used instead of UAV or drone because it ____________.

Represents all of the components of a UAS, not just the air vehicle

Which EASA risk category applies to operations that pose a higher risk, such as commercial operations, and has more stringent regulatory requirements?

Specific

Which staffing category is challenged with the spool-up time required to be trained and qualified in their assigned role, which can be difficult for organizations that are looking to implement RPAS operations but do not have the resources to train and certify pilots in-house?

Technical staff

What happens when loss of link occurs?

The aircraft executes a pre-programmed logic.

What is a disadvantage of using a visual observer?

The maximum range an RPAS can travel is limited by the visual observer's eyesight.

What is true about small RPAS?

They are used for tasks such as aerial photography, mapping, and inspection. They weigh less than 55 lbs.

What is true about large RPAS?

They are used for tasks such as cargo transportation and surveillance operations. They weigh 55 lbs or more.

One of the leading issues facing UAS integration and proliferation is the lack of parts standardization and system reliability.

True

True or False: A combination of these factors needs to be addressed to improve the reliability of remotely piloted aircraft system technology. Until such changes are made, there is an immediate need to track reliability data

True

True or False: As system complexity increases, so does the need to have trained maintenance technicians able to replace parts, complete overhauls and conduct inspections that require components to be dismantled.

True

Air vehicle

Typically consists of a fuselage, wings, tail, and propulsion system.

What are the four core components of a UAS?

Unmanned Aircraft , Payload , Control Link , Control Station

Control station

Used to process data from the aircraft and display it on the monitor.

The role of the Visual Observer (VO) is to ___________.

assist/support the Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC)

cooperative DAA

automatic dependent surveillance

infrastructure

commercial

inspection

commercial

package delivery

commercial

transportation

commerical

In extended visual line of sight, RVOs can be daisy-chained to extend the range up to the limit of the _________________.

data link

air intrediction

defense

electronic warfare

defense

reconnaissance

defense

survalience

defense

non cooperative DAA

infrared, ultrasonic, sonic

At the time of takeoff, the weight limitation for a sUAS is _____________, including everything on board.

less than 55 pounds

border patrol

public

disaster response

public

firefighting

public

There are two distinctive types of unmanned aircraft systems. They are autonomous and ___________.

remote control

environmental monitoring

scientific

wildlife

scientific

What paradigm is a common way to describe the types of tasks that are well-suited for remotely piloted aircraft systems?

Dull, Dirty, Dangerous

What type of system is tethered and used for surveillance?

Aerostats

Support equipment

All the necessary equipment and tools required to maintain and support the system.

Data link

Allows pilot on the ground to communicate with the aircraft and receive data from sensors.

Which EASA risk category applies to the most critical and high-risk operations, such as emergency response and search and rescue, and has the most stringent regulatory requirements?

Certified

Which staffing category is challenged with finding personnel with technical aptitudes and the ability to keep up with the rapidly evolving technologies and regulations?

Compliance staff

What can happen if an organization purchases a complex systems when a more basic solution would have been sufficient? (Select all that apply)

Costs rise, risk increase

What has been done to help counter the malicious use of RPAS? (Select all that apply)

NTIA published Voluntary Best Practices for UAS Privacy, Transparency, and Accountability. Some states have passed laws prohibiting the use of these systems to capture images of people without their consent. The Counter-UAS (C-UAS) sector has emerged within the remotely piloted aircraft system industry.

Which EASA risk category applies to low-risk operations, such as hobby flying, and has minimal regulatory requirements?

Open

Which staffing category is challenged with the need for effective communication and coordination between different teams and stakeholders?

Operational staff

Which type of environment includes manufacturers, operators, and service providers who are responsible for ensuring the safety, reliability, and security of RPAS operations?

Organizational