Exam quiz EASA Drone Quiz

Question 1

Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

Pressure differences drive winds

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Earth’s magnetic field

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Moon phases

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Ocean salinity

Question 2

Main difference between A2 and A3 (EASA Open):

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A2 allows closer to people with class C2 and training; A3 requires far from people/areas (e.g., ≥150 m)

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A3 allows overflight of assemblies

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A2 is only for indoors

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They are identical

Question 3

Definition of yaw:

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Rotation of the aircraft around its own axis

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Lateral movement of the aircraft

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45° turn

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Descent of the aircraft

Question 4

A good pre‑flight checklist should include:

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Battery/prop integrity, compass/IMU status, home point, control link, weather

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SD card free space only

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Camera ISO value only

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Aesthetic inspection

Question 5

Which of the following statements is correct?

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3800 ft

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3300 ft

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4800 ft

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4300 ft

Question 6

Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

Pressure differences drive winds

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Ocean salinity

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Moon phases

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Earth’s magnetic field

Question 7

Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

Clear nights, light winds, high humidity (strong nocturnal cooling)

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Only in mountains

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Warm advection over cold sea

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Strong winds & thunderstorms

Question 8

Which of the following statements is correct?

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Decreases with altitude

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Increases

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First increases then decreases

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Remains constant

Question 9

A hybrid VTOL (multirotor + wing) is characterised by:

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Vertical take‑off/landing and efficient fixed‑wing cruise

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Helium lift

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Tethered power supply

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No control surfaces

Question 10

Which of the following statements is correct?

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18 °C

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15 °C

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24 °C

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21 °C

Question 11

A good pre‑flight checklist should include:

Accepted Answer

Battery/prop integrity, compass/IMU status, home point, control link, weather

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SD card free space only

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Aesthetic inspection

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Camera ISO value only

Question 12

Which of the following statements is correct?

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Rotate anti-clockwise

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micron

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Rotate from bottom to top

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Rotate according to direction

Question 13

The minimum distance from uninvolved people is often defined by:

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The 1:1 rule (horizontal distance ≥ height) and subcategory/class limits

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Camera resolution

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Operator age

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Battery size

Question 14

Is the centre of gravity (CG) important for UAV stability?

Accepted Answer

Yes, CG position is critical for stability and control

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Only with special authorisation

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Only for fixed‑wing, not multirotors

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No, flight controller negates its effect

Question 15

Wind is measured in degrees on the scale?

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360° (degrees from true North)

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0–180° half‑circle

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10° scale

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90° scale

Question 16

Cell balancing in lithium packs is:

Accepted Answer

Equalising cell voltages to protect the pack and maximise capacity

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Cooling the pack quickly

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Measuring internal resistance only

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Discharging the pack fully

Question 17

Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

Pressure differences drive winds

Answer

Ocean salinity

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Moon phases

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Earth’s magnetic field

Question 18

Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

Maintain VLOS; land if lost visibility

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Ignore if GPS OK

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Climb above obstacles

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Continue using sensors only

Question 19

A good pre‑flight checklist should include:

Accepted Answer

Battery/prop integrity, compass/IMU status, home point, control link, weather

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Camera ISO value only

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Aesthetic inspection

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SD card free space only

Question 20

Which of the following statements is correct?

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Cumuliform (convective) and Stratiform

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Stable and Unstable

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High and Low

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Warm and Cold

Question 21

What is turbulence?

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Irregular, chaotic air motion causing rapid changes in wind speed/direction

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Battery vibration

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Magnetic interference

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A type of cloud

Question 22

Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

Pressure differences drive winds

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Moon phases

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Earth’s magnetic field

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Ocean salinity

Question 23

Ground (surface) effect becomes noticeable when hovering:

Accepted Answer

Close to the surface (about within one rotor diameter)

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At any altitude the same

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Only above 50 m AGL

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Only over water

Question 24

Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

Pressure differences drive winds

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Earth’s magnetic field

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Ocean salinity

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Moon phases

Question 25

Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

A thunderstorm

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For each remote pilot there must be an observer

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The distance between flying UAVs and uninvolved persons can never be less than 11 metres

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Reduced wind speed

Question 26

EASA Open subcategories A1/A2/A3 are for:

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Low‑risk operations under defined limits, without prior operational authorisation

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Carriage of dangerous goods

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Operations over assemblies of people

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All BVLOS operations

Question 27

What is 'failsafe' in a UAV?

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An automatic action (RTH/land/hover) on signal or system failure

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Altitude hold in GPS‑denied areas only

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Arm/disarm procedure

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Manual override mode

Question 28

Before flight, the pilot should check batteries for:

Accepted Answer

State of charge, damage/swelling, cell balance and temperature

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SD card speed

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Brand sticker

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USB cable type

Question 29

A good pre‑flight checklist should include:

Accepted Answer

Battery/prop integrity, compass/IMU status, home point, control link, weather

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Aesthetic inspection

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Camera ISO value only

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SD card free space only

Question 30

Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

8 °C

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5 °C

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14 °C

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11 °C

Question 31

Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

Maintain VLOS; land if lost visibility

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Climb above obstacles

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Ignore if GPS OK

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Continue using sensors only

Question 32

Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

The wings are rotating

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Propellers are not present

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The wings are not rotating

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Wings do not exist

Question 33

Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

It is what happens when one does not have sufficient piloting experience

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It is the relationship between the frequency and severity of a possible event

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None of the other answers is correct

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It is what occurs when rules are not respected

Question 34

Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

Pressure differences drive winds

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Moon phases

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Earth’s magnetic field

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Ocean salinity

Question 35

Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

Yes

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Chain of errors

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Yes, but only after reaching the age of 18

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Yes, but only after registering the drone as professional on the CAA website

Question 36

Operational/environmental limits (max wind, temp, rain, etc.) are given:

Accepted Answer

In the manufacturer’s manual and must be respected

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Only by the remote pilot

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Only by insurance policy

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Only by local ATC

Question 37

Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

Pressure differences drive winds

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Earth’s magnetic field

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Ocean salinity

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Moon phases

Question 38

Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

Pressure differences drive winds

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Moon phases

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Ocean salinity

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Earth’s magnetic field

Question 39

How can you determine the CG position on a UAV?

Accepted Answer

By weighing at known points (or balancing) and computing CG location

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By motor KV value

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By ESC beeps

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By reading GPS

Question 40

Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

Maintain VLOS; land if lost visibility

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Ignore if GPS OK

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Continue using sensors only

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Climb above obstacles

Question 41

A multirotor (multi‑engine) platform is characterised by:

Accepted Answer

Redundancy of lift sources (multiple rotors) for control and stability

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Absence of yaw control

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The use of a single large rotor

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Fixed wing surfaces as primary lift

Question 42

In frictionless conditions (geostrophic balance), what is the wind direction relative to isobars?

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Parallel to the isobars

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From high to low pressure, perpendicular to the isobars

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Toward low pressure at about 90° across the isobars

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Randomly variable with no relation to isobars

Question 43

May a UAV in the Open category carry a banner or drop objects?

Accepted Answer

No, external loads/dropping are prohibited unless specifically allowed by regulation/authorisation

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Always allowed below 120 m

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Yes, if under 250 g

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Yes, if at night only

Question 44

Hazard identification should take place:

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Before and during operations (continuous/iterative)

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Never

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Only after an incident

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Only during training

Question 45

Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

By temperature differences in air masses

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The number of cells in series

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The maximum discharge capacity the battery can withstand

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By differences in humidity levels in air masses

Question 46

A good pre‑flight checklist should include:

Accepted Answer

Battery/prop integrity, compass/IMU status, home point, control link, weather

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Camera ISO value only

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Aesthetic inspection

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SD card free space only

Question 47

If I fly in VLOS, do I have to keep the UAV in sight at all times?

Accepted Answer

Maintain VLOS; land if lost visibility

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Ignore if GPS OK

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Continue using sensors only

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Climb above obstacles

Question 48

EASA defines three categories for UAS ops:

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Open, Specific, Certified

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Toy, Hobby, Pro

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A1, A2, A3

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Open, Closed, Military

Question 49

Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

Small‑scale intense downdraft with divergent outflow near the surface

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Thermal updraft

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Large cyclone

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Slow subsidence

Question 50

Adding payload to a UAV primarily changes:

Accepted Answer

Mass, CG position, drag and endurance (flight time)

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ESC calibration only

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Rotor diameter

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GNSS accuracy only

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