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