Unmanned Air Certification Review

When should initial radio communication with the tower occur?

15 NM out from the airport

What is one of the requirements for qualifying for a Part 107 certificate?

16 years of age or older

The minimum distance of small unmanned aircraft from clouds must be 500 feet below the cloud and ___

2000 ft horizontally from clouds

Icing can occur anytime the temperature nears

32F/ visible moisture

In the National Airspace System (NAS), which two events cause the issuance of a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR)?

> Sporting events > Movement of the President

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

What do Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) provide remote pilots?

Information that minimizes risk and maximizes safety during flight operations

When flying your sUAS, which direction do you launch your vehicle?

Into the wind

The weather report, ____ provides surface observations at select airports.

METAR

Special use airspace is designated as a MOA. What does MOA stand for?

Military Operation Area

Visual Line of Sight refers to the greatest horizontal distance at which prominent objects can be viewed with the naked eye.

True

When the UAS is flying straight and level, the airfoil must create enough lift to equal the UAS' weight and any downforce generated by the horizontal tail and elevator

True

What frequency should be monitored if you are close to an airport that does not have a tower

common

Distinct, puffy clouds that are vertically developed are known as

cumulus clouds

If the UA is overweight, what change can the remote pilot except

decrease in maneuverability

As the two forces of ___ increase, the angle of attack (AOA) of an airfoil increases.

lift and drag

What can be produced by a stable air mass?

stratus clouds and light mist or drizzle

What type of airport actively controls air traffic?

towered airport

One of the rules of flying a sUAS under Part 107 is that the pilot in command must be able to see the aircraft ___

unaided by any device other than corrective lenses

The three degrees of motion that illustrate rotation around axes are longitudinal, lateral and ___.

vertical

During pre-flight planning, the manufacturer's specifications of ____ must be considered.

weight and balance

What is the maximum authorized ground speed for a sUAS?

100 MPH/ 87 knots

Class C airspace is generally airspace from ___ to 4000 within 10 SM of the airfield

1200 ft Above Ground Level (AGL)

The maximum altitude for a sUAS is ___

400ft AGL or within 400ft laterally from a structure

During flight operations under 14 CFR Part 107, sUAS are required to stay ___ ft below the base of any clouds and clear all clouds by ___ ft horizontally

500, 2000

In order to get a Remote Pilot Certification, there are three requirements that must be met

> 16 years of age > Pass an aeronautical knowledge exam > Complete a TSA background check

What specific airspace must a remote pilot operating under Part 107 obtain permission to enter

> Class B > Class D > Class E surface area designated for an airport

Automation can negatively impact our situational awareness by:

> Complacency and loss of vigilance > Lack of systems understanding > Putting the remote pilot "out of the loop"

There are two advances in technology that helped drive the growth of unmanned aircraft. What are they?

> Global Positioning System (GPS) navigation > Closed loop stabilized flight control systems

To prevent dehydration, remote pilots need to which of the following:

> Limit daily intake of caffeine and alcohol > Carry a container in order to measure daily water intake >Drink at least two to four quarts of water every 24 hours

Performance will also be affected by the condition of the remote pilot. Which of the following can affect decision-making and cognitive performance.

> Mental illness > Heat > Stress > Fatigue

Even good messages can be lost in the communication cycle because of receiver errors. These errors include

> Not asking for clarification if confused > Poor attention or not listening > Missing non-verbal signals > Listening with a preconceived notion

At times the FAA grants a Certificate of Waiver for two types of flight operations. What are they?

> Operate UAS at night > Fly over spectators

Professional pilots depict certain attributes. Select three from this list

> Organized > Level headed > Methodical

In order to get a Remote Pilot Certificate, there are three requirements that must be met. What are they?

> Pass an aeronautical knowledge exam > 16 years of age > Complete a TSA background check

We all have limits, but external factors and behaviors can change our ability to...

> Perceive information > Process information > Perform a task

To ensure safe sUAS operations, it is recommended that records be kept of maintenance performed on vehicles. Why is this important?

> Records show that maintenance has been performed and the remote pilot is attempting to keep the UAS airworthy > Records help establish trends on the service of components, which in turn help create a scheduled maintenance program

A remote sensing system has two components.

> Sensor > PLatform

According to FAA Part 107 a remote pilot may operate a sUAS from which two of the following situations?

> a watercraft in sparsely populated areas > a moving vehicle in sparsely populated areas

What are two important aspects of the pre-flight inspection made by the Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC) on the sUAS before each flight?

> check the propellers and/or rotors > test ground control station connections

oday's unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) are equipped with ________ that continuously monitor the aircraft's altitude, attitude, location, and speed.

Advanced electronic flight control systems

Where do pilots find important information about the areas where they intend to operate?

Aeronautical Charts

You have a Part 107 license. What is one of the rules you are required to follow?

Always yield the right of way to manned aircraft

James, a Part 107 pilot recently purchased a sUAS that has a total weight of 120lbs. What is needed before James can fly his new vehicle?

An FAA exemption

During UAS flight operations, who communicates externally with air traffic control, FAA, first responders, the customer, and the company?

Any member of the UAS crew

During UAS flight operations, who should communicate externally with guests, FAA, first responders, the customer, and/or the company while the aircraft is airborne?

Any member of the UAS crew, besides the remote pilot in command

Weather conditions including temperature, pressure, wind, precipitation, and visibility is provided by which service?

Automated Surface Observing Systems (ASOS)

The device that helps keep an aircraft flying straight and level is

Automatic gyroscopic stabilizer

What joins two independent computer networks to engage communication between them?

Bridged network

Class B airspace is known as what type of airspace?

Controlled

What term describes the effective use of all available resources-human, hardware, and information- prior to an during flight to ensure the successful outcome of an operation?

Crew Resource Management

An assessment of the pre-flight operating environment includes

Current and forecasted local weather conditions

The most popular and cost-effective propulsion system used today include a ___ and rechargeable lithium batteries

DC electric motor

What does air density do as air temperature and altitude increases?

Decreases

What does the term sense and avoid, used in the UAS industry mean?

Describes the UAS' ability to self-separate from other aircraft

Cargo or agricultural spray are classified as what type of payload?

Dispensable

Receiving information is critical to the operation of an aircraft is a function of ___.

Display design

What is based on information critical to the operation of the aircraft?

Display design

Point cloud derivative products are generated using what type of sensor?

Either passive or active

The ___ is the fixed-wing aircraft control surface that creates movement around the lateral axis.

Elevator

The type of flight control system developed in the 1950s and 60s to relax the stability of an aircraft in an effort to make it more maneuverable is known as

Fly-by-wire

How many waves are generated per second is known as

Frequency

How are load factors applied to an aircraft measured?

G's- acceleration of gravity

Accurate navigational data, used by the flight control system, comes from your ________________

Global Positioning System (GPS)

Which describes a pilot control box (PCB)?

Ground station with a small tablet attached

Bending of waves as they pass from one medium to another, due to a change in their speed

Refraction

What device is used on a UAS to determine the roll, pitch, and yaw of the aircraft?

Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)

What bandwidth of EMR is useful for looking at the thermal emittance of an object?

Infrared

What is the name for the portion of the electromagnetic spectrum with wavelengths ranging from 700 nanometers to 1 millimeter?

Infrared band

What series of U.S. satellites are used to gather images of the Earth's land surface?

Landsat

What type of active sensor is used in a remote sensing payload?

Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR)

What is an important design feature of a Control Center display screen?

Locate instruments to help the unmanned pilots see information in a logical ad organized way

What is an important design feature of a Control Center display screen?

Locate instruments to help unmanned pilots see information in a logical and organized way

Which is considered contingency planning?

Lost communications flight plan

When you need information about wind, visibility, significant weather, and the probability of precipitation and thunderstorms, what report do you obtain?

METAR

The method used to track reliability of unmanned aircraft components is known as

Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)

What is the primary function of a Ground Control Station (GCS)?

Means by which the remote pilot controls an unmanned aircraft

What is the primary functional use of a RADAR or LiDAR sensor?

Measuring distances

In the event of a UAS flyaway, what does the remote pilot need to do?

Monitor the system's location, and if the UA enters airspace that requires new authorization, then the remote pilot needs to immediately notify ATC.

Time-critical aeronautical information with an airport's condition, changes to normal operations, and potential hazards to flight is known as ________.

NOTAMs

What is the remote sensor pointing straight down from the aircraft in a line perpendicular to Earth's surface?

Nadir

What are areas that require increased security and ground safety and may be temporarily prohibited known as?

National Security Areas (NSA)

The person who patented the use of radio waves to remotely control vehicle is

Nikolas Tesla

When a remote pilot is looking for information about an airport's condition and potential hazards to flight where should he look?

Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs)

What is affected when the water content (humidity) of the air increases and becomes less dense?

Performance

What are the three degrees of motion that illustrate rotation around axes?

Pitch, roll, and yaw

What does a remote pilot need to operate an unmanned aircraft in Class C and D airspace?

Prior authorization from the FAA

What multirotor configuration uses vectored thrust to control the yaw axis?

Rudder

Luke is a sUAS remote pilot in command who operates inside Class B, C, or D class airspace. What does he need to do to request permission to enter an airspace?

Submit a request via DroneZone or LAANC

hat is one of the uses of photogrammetry?

Taking photos and measuring stuff

What is the amount of EMR emitted from an object dependent on?

Temperature

How does a remote pilot request permission to operate in Class B airspace?

Use LAANC if available or the FAA DroneZone Portal

To ensure the proper weight and balance of the sUAS you are flying, check

Vehicle manufacturer documentation

Hovering flight capability and ___ are the primary advantage or rotary-wing aircraft over fixed-wing aircraft.

Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL)

What Electromagnetic (EM) bands are used in precision agriculture applications?

Visible and near infrared

The term used to describe the greatest horizontal distance an object can be seen with the naked eye is ____

Visual Line of Sight

What device provides a remote pilot data from the air vehicle to indicate a dangerous or irregular flight condition?

Warning lights and annunciator alarms

here are seven basic bands of EMR in the electromagnetic spectrum. Four of them are Gamma, Visible, Infrared, and Microwave. What are the other three?

X-ray, Ultraviolet, and Radio waves

According to federal aviation regulations, does a First-Person View (FPV) camera satisfy the "see and avoid" requirement?

Yes, with a Visual Observer keeping eyes on the aircraft while the remote pilot uses the FPV camera

Under Part 107, what prohibits a person from serving as a RPIC, manipulating the controls, or being the VO

a blood alcohol concentration of .04 percent or greater and/or has ingested alcohol within 8 hours of the flight

When a person is not actively focusing, their focal point is about 30 fr away. When fixed and focused on a point in space, what is their maximum visual acuity?

a circle 10 degrees in diameter

When tracking tagged wildlife, lost or wandering adults, or children suffering from cognitive conditions, the type of remote sensing payload to use is ________.

a passive radio-wave tracking device

The Federal Aviation Administration may grant a Certificate of Waiver when it is needed for ___

a predetermined list of operational limits under Part 107, such as flight over people

An electro-optical camera, using its own Electromagnetic Radiation (flash) for illumination at night is ________.

active

Use ___ to change the flight path of a UAS to avoid obstacles and other aircraft

active sensor data

The study of the forces and the resulting motion of objects moving through the air is known as

aerodynamics

A major contributing factor to lift is the tilt or angle of the

airfoil

To successfully adapt Crew Resource Management (CRM) concepts to the operation of a small unmanned aircraft, what must CRM be integrated into?

all phases of the operation

To successfully fly a small unmanned aircraft, the application of CRM should be considered for

all phases of the operation

What must occur for a RPIC to deviate from the requirements of 14 CFR Part 107 rules and regulations?

an inflight emergency

When too much weight is added to an aircraft, it will fly at a reduced rate and ________.

angle of climb

Radio interference can be the result of

another user operating on the same or similar band as the drone being flown

A pilot who is resentful about advice from supervisors and colleagues is depicting the hazardous attitude of

antiauthority

The role of the Visual Observer (VO) is to

assist/ support the Remote Pilot in Command (PRPIC)

How many hours before a flight should a pilot restrain from drinking alcohol?

at least 8

The lowest layer of clouds describe as either ___ make up the cloud ceilings, which is the height above ground level

broken or overcast

The distribution of aircraft weight affects the location of the

center of gravity

What is the point at which all the weight of the aircraft is concentrated?

center of gravity

Before any flight, the Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC) should verify that the aircraft is correctly loaded by determining the

center of gravity by calculating weight and balance

What is a wind shear?

change in wind speed or direction of flow, creating mechanical turbulence

What impact does yawing have on a UAS?

changes direction

High frequency carrier waves are able to carry more information, because there are more waves, and the waves are

closer to each other

High frequency carrier waves are able to carry more information, because there are more waves, and the waves are ________.

closer to each other

When operating a sUAS, prior authorization from the FAA is not necessary if the vehicle remains under 400' Above Ground Level (AGL), unless the flight is _____.

conducted within Class B, C, D, or E controlled airspace

The four core components of a UAS include the unmanned aircraft, payload, control link, and

control station

A warm front is a boundary that move toward the ___ air mass.

cooler

While commands are sent from the remote pilot: what is sent from the aerial vehicle?

data

As high-density altitude ____ , the performance of a small unmanned aircraft increases.

decreases

The density of air _____ as an aircraft climbs and altitude ______.

decreases, increases

Aircraft performance is directly affected by ___.

density altitude

Maintenance records for UAS should include part numbers, service times and dates, and the

description of the problem

Four parameters are required to calculate density altitude. They are barometric pressure, air temperature, field elevation, and

dew point

What term defines the temperature at which water vapor in the air must be cooled for condensation to occur?

dew point

While flying a sUAS a pilot must make sure that the unmanned aircraft ___

does not interfere with manned aircraft

While flying a sUAS a pilot must make sure that the unmanned aircraft _______.

does not interfere with manned aircraft

The force that arises from moving an aircraft through the air in known as

drag

Maneuverability is the quality of an aircraft that permits it to be maneuvered ___ and to withstand the stresses imposed by those maneuvers

easily

To generate point cloud derivative products (for 3-D models) use ___ sensors

either passive or active

As a UAS, if you are trying to locate missing persons, you would use __ remote sensing payload

electro-optical and infrared

THe ___ of a fixed-wing aircraft control surface can induce a moment around the lateral axis

elevator

To ensure safety, before each flight, a crew briefing should be held to discuss environmental conditions, contingency plans, and

emergency procedures

What is the term used to classify an object based on its ability to reflect Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR)?

emittance

What is the role of the RPIC whose aircraft is pre-programmed to execute commands?

evaluates the situation and makes timely decisions

Commands sent by the pilot in command, from a remote location controls a robot by remote control programmed to ___ commands

executes

A waypoint is a place where the AV is halfway through the mission.

false

The forward Ground Control Station (GCS) is usually a large building with many floors. It has an antenna that allows a remote pilot to take control and hand-off a UAV that was launched and will be recovered elsewhere..

false

The payload operator mostly uses command and control equipment.

false

The speed of the wind at ground level is usually much more than it is at a high altitude.

false

When you conduct inspections of batteries what are you preventing the possibility of?

fire

A ___ is the dividing line between contrasting air masses

front

The ___ of the unmanned aircraft contains most of the equipments and acts a the basic structure

fuselage

TO measure the angular acceleration around the pitch, roll, and yaw axes of an aircraft, use a

gyroscope

Prior to flight, to make sure the air vehicle proceeds to a landing point, what do you need to do if a lost link situation occurs?

have a previously programmed lost communication flight plan

Of the following items, what does Part 107 prohibit onboard?

hazardous materials

Cloud Ceiling is defined as

height, above ground level, of the lowest layer of clouds

An unmanned aircraft flyaway is considered a

high risk emergency

What term explains the aspect of someone being in the Ground Control Station (GCS) and controlling the UAV?

human in the loop

The term used when a person is involved in the overall action, but is removed from the control loop, allowing autonomous systems to function with infrequent or no human intervention, is ___.

human on the loop

What term is used when a person is involved in the overall action, but is removed from the control loop, allowing autonomous systems to function with infrequent or no human intervention?

human on the loop

Semi-autonomous flight of a UAS, where the AV is flown on autopilot, is called ___.

human out of the loop

What term describes UAS operations and flight without anyone monitoring or being in control of the UAV?

human out of the loop

A ___ is an unmanned vehicle that is a combination of a fixed-wing and a rotary-wing aircraft.

hybrid vehicle

The term used to explain and relate the human aspect of being in the Ground Control Station (GCS) and controlling the UAV is human _____.

in the loop

A Ground Control Station (GCS) provides a command center with vehicle takeoff and landing connectivity and ___.

is an en-route command and control facility

What device is used by the pilot for fly-by-wire to enter commands?

joystick

Most UAS pilot displays of a modern-day Ground Control Station (GCS) are in a _____ configuration.

lateral

Wings and propellers must move through the air faster to generate the same amount of ____ when there is a decrease in air density that reduces unmanned aircraft performance

lift

The four forces that affect an aircraft in flight are ____ , weight, ____ , and drag.

lift, thrust

A characteristic of stratus clouds is that they may form in stable air and produce

light mist or drizzle

A broken uplink or downlink is defined as a ________.

lost link

What electronic device is used to measure the magnetic field around the aircraft?

magnetometer

The primary function of RADAR ad LiDAR sensors is to

measure distances

Photogrammetry is used for ________.

measuring distances and sizes

Prior to flight, when a person takes a prescription medication or illegal drugs, what is affected?

mental capacity and perception

Per Part 107, a small unmanned aircraft must be operated in accordance with limitations, including

minimum visibility requirements

Many Ground Control Station (GCS) mission management stations have _____ and mission planning software

moving map software

In the agricultural environment, ___ imagers are used for detection of crop distress

multispectral

No person may act as a remote pilot in command or visual observer for more than

none of these

The term used to describe UAS operations and flight without humans monitoring or being in control of the UAV is human _____.

out of the loop

Controlling a sUAS from another vehicle is only allowed ____

over a sparsely populated area

What is an aircraft's primary propulsion system called?

powerplant

To operate a sUAS in Class B airspace, what must the pilot be sure of?

prior authorization from Air Traffic Control (ATC) is established

What is the area on an aeronautical chart that is charted with a "P" followed by a number?

prohibited area

One function of the Ground Control Station (GCS) is to ___.

provide payload monitoring and control

Digital imagery can be transmitted from a remote sensing platform to a ground station using the _____.

radio frequency (RF) datalink

To help reverse the hazardous attitude of impulsivity, a pilot should use the antidote

react smoothly, not fast

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

remote control

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

Operations in class B, C, D, or within the lateral boundaries of class E airspace designated for an airport

require Air Traffic Control (ATC) authorization through LAANC or DroneZone

The process of identifying, assessing, and prioritizing and their potential impact is known as

risk management

What is the term for waypoints that are linked together?

route

During pre-flight preparations, you must anticipate the event of a lost link due to radio frequency communications failure. To be ready, you can program the communication to automatically switch to ________.

satellite communications

What is one source of airport traffic information?

self-announcement via the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF)

Prior to each flight, lithium batteries should be inspected for damage because damaged batteries can

self-ignite

A ___ is an electro-mechanical device used to move a control surface.

servo

Compared to objects at cooler temperatures, ___ EMR wavelengths are emitted from the objects at higher temperatures.

shorter

With how many degrees of freedom can unmanned aircraft move through 3-D space?

six

To transmit environmental information for long periods of time, drop a ___ in an area of interest

sonde transmitter

The center of gravity depends on the distribution of aircraft weight therefore putting all the weight at the center of gravity creates a ________ aircraft.

stable

Light mist or drizzle is typical of what type of cloud?

stratus

What must you do to obtain the Remote Pilot Certificate under Part 107?

take the Part 107 Aeronautical Knowledge Test at an FAA testing facility

The status of an aircraft including attitude, airspeed, altitude, and heading is provided through

telemetry

Structural icing in flight occurs when

temperature is at the point when moisture striking the aircraft must be 32F/ 0 C or colder

While operating under Part 107, remote pilots are required to maintain Visual Line of Sight (VLOS) between the Pilot in Command (PIC) and ___

the Unmanned Aircraft (UA)

The term Pilot in Command is defined as

the individual that has he final authority and responsibility for the operation and safety of a sUAS operation

ave propagation is defined as ________.

the way in which radio waves move from the source antenna to the receiving end

What communicating verbally with air traffic control, the correct way of saying an altitude of '300' feet is

three hundred

A rotary-wing aircraft has the ability to take off and land vertically and hover in mid air. A fixed-wing aircraft relies on forward ___ to produce lift.

thrust

As a result of stress, a pilot may experience fatigue. What can this affect?

timing and perception

The term sense and avoid is used in the UAS industry to _____

transmit information for aircraft self-separation

What device on a UAS relays status information down to the ground control station (GCS) including engine RPM, position information, altitude information, air speed, video images, and GPS data?

transmitter

A ____ is a multi-rotor configuration that uses vectored thrust to control the yaw axis.

tricopter

The multirotor configuration known as a ___ uses vectored thrust to control the yaw axis

tricopter

A function of the Ground Control Station (GCS) is payload monitoring and control.

true

A major contributing factor to lift is the tilt or angle of the airfoil

true

A small unmanned aircraft may be directed through manual manipulation of flight controls or through commands using automation.

true

In the event of lost communications, an orbit is when an Unmanned Aircraft Vehicle (UAV) flies a circular pattern until the UAV is reacquired.

true

THe payload operator and Remote Pilot in Command (RIPC) work together to get the best imagery.

true

The fuselage of an aircraft houses most of the equipment and acts as the basic structure for other parts of the aircraft.

true

The purpose of the ground control station is to "keep the pilot out of the plane", at least in a physical sense.

true

Unmanned Aircraft Systems use the same aerodynamic principles and design features as manned aircraft.

true

Unmanned aircraft displays are based, to a certain extent, on manned aircraft displays.

true

An unstable air mass is characterized by ____

turbulence and cumuliform clouds

Wind velocities at 400 ft AGL tend to be ___ winds near the surface

twice as much

What is a geographic location programmed in sequence for a route of flight?

waypoint

The operational and performance information provided by the manufacturer instructs a pilot about performance of an aircraft and data pertaining to

weight and balance

If a maneuver is being performed and the sUAS happens to fly under another aircraft, the remote pilot must ensure that his air vehicle is ___

well clear of the other aircraft

A friend of yours crashed and destroyed his sUAS causing damage over $500. How soon does this need to be reported to the FAA?

within 10 days

A function of the Ground Control Station (GCS) is payload monitoring and control.

True

A sensor is a device that detects events and then produces a corresponding output of the event

True

An unmanned aircraft system's ground control station (GCS) consists of a portable computer with flight planning software, electronic joysticks for pilot input, a wireless uplink transmitter, and a wireless downlink receiver.

True

Even if you sUAS can operate autonomously, a commercial remote pilot in command must keep the aircraft in sight at all time to monitor the location of the aircraft and to see and avoid any obstacles or hazards, including manned aircraft.

True

Even if your sUAS can operate autonomously, a commercial remote pilot in command must keep the aircraft in sight at all times to monitor the location of the aircraft and to see and avoid any obstacles or hazards, including manned aircraft

True

Frequency is how many radio waves are generated per second.

True

Lift induced drag can be overcome by increasing the speed at which the airfoil travels through the air.

True

Lift-generating surfaces, like wings, propellers, and rotors, must be flown faster or at (higher) AOA to produce the same amount of lift at higher altitudes than at lower altitudes.

True

One of the leading issues facing UAS integration and proliferation is the lack of parts standardization and system reliability. Reliability, Detect and Avoid technology, control link security.

True

The laws of physics and aerodynamics are the same for quadcopters and fixed-wings aircraft

True

The two-station mission control element (MCE) usually works rotating shifts and enables the aircraft to loiter longer on station.

True

ift is the aerodynamic force created by the airfoil

True

Unmanned aircraft performance can be adversely affected by too much weight. What are two characteristics of this conditions?

-Increased takeoff speed -Poor rate of climb

Unmanned aircraft performance can be adversely affected by too much weight. What are two characteristics of this condition.

-Limited operational range -Increased landing distance

Which is found in a manned cockpit and UAS remote pilot display?

Airspeed indicator

A-211 on an aeronautical chart is known as an ___

Alert Area

What type of electronic sensor is used to collect imagery in an electro-optical camera?

Charge-Coupled Device (CCD) or Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS)

Airspace that is generally from the surface to 2500 ft AGL is known as ___

Class D

Uncontrolled airspace or ____ is not designated as Class A, B, C, D, or E

Class G airspace

Robotic watercraft designed for underwater exploration are referred to as Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USV)

False

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

False

The Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) is a network of satellites orbiting the earth

False

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

False

Unmanned aircraft systems are regulated by the ___, a government agency

Federal Aviation Administration

A ___ type of sUAS functions best when powered by an internal combustion engine.

Fixed-wing

Rotary-wing aircraft fall into which two categories?

Helicopter and multi rotor

A safe and consciousness pilot will conduct a self assessment before each flight using the IMSAFE prompt. The letter I means

Illness

What type of remote sensing payload is used to find missing persons?

Radio wave tracking device

What is the greatest advantage of a directional antenna transceiver over an omni antenna transceiver?

Range

What is the greatest advantage of a directional transceiver over an omni antenna transceiver?

Range

An unmanned aircraft carrying excessive weight experiences reduced cruising speed, shorter range, and

Reduced maneuverability

What three types of aerial platforms are best suited for remote sensing?

Satellites, aircraft, and unmanned aircraft

What does an image's geolocation data contain?

Sensor's Location

How is silicon, a natural insulator, turned into a semiconductor in CCDs and CMOS sensors?

Silicon crystals mixed with impurities

What does a display system in a ground control station provide the remote pilot?

Situational awareness

When utility companies inspect power lines for overheating, they use what type of sensor?

Thermal Imager

No person may act as a remote pilot in command or Visual Observer (VO) for more than _____.

one unmanned aircraft operation at one time