Exam quiz EASA Drone Quiz

Question 1

Which of the following is a typical manufacturer operational limit?

Accepted Answer

Maximum wind speed for safe operation

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Minimum SD card capacity

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Camera ISO limit

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Maximum number of photos per flight

Question 2

Which of the following statements is correct?

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Fog has vis <1 km; mist 1–5 km (mist = better vis)

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Both >5 km

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Fog 1–5 km; mist <1 km

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Both <1 km

Question 3

Select the standard sea‑level pressure closest to ISA:

Accepted Answer

1013 hPa

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1000 hPa

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1026 hPa

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990 hPa

Question 4

Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

Pressure differences drive winds

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Ocean salinity

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Earth’s magnetic field

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Moon phases

Question 5

Which of the following statements is correct?

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A sudden change in wind direction

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A sudden change in air mass temperature

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A sudden change in wind direction and intensity

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No, never

Question 6

An 'assembly of people' is:

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A crowd where individuals cannot easily move away to avoid the UA

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Only indoor groups

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Only ticketed events

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Any two people together

Question 7

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 8

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 for fixed‑wing, not multirotors

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No, flight controller negates its effect

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Only with special authorisation

Question 9

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 10

Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

A2 Sub-category covers operations during which flying close to the people will represent a predominant part of the flight, while A3 subcategory concerns operations conducted in an area where the remote pilot reasonably expects that no uninvolved person will be placed in danger from the flight of the UAV

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There is no substantial difference

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All other answers are incorrect

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900 ft

Question 11

Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

By other manned aircraft

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By other people on the ground

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All the above answers are correct

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Yes

Question 12

To prevent overflight of uninvolved persons you should:

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Plan flight paths/geo‑fence and set contingencies/failsafe to avoid people

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Fly higher over them

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Rely on luck

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Turn off sensors

Question 13

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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Tethered power supply

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No control surfaces

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Helium lift

Question 14

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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Camera ISO value only

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Aesthetic inspection

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SD card free space only

Question 15

Which of the following statements is correct?

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Decreases with altitude (~6.5 °C per 1000 m)

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Oscillates randomly

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Increases

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Remains constant

Question 16

If a manned aircraft is seen or heard nearby, the remote pilot should:

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Give way immediately — descend/land safely and increase separation

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Climb to be seen

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Continue if you have GNSS

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Flash the strobe at it

Question 17

What does LiPo mean?

Accepted Answer

Lithium‑polymer battery

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Low‑ion potential

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Light‑power battery

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Limestone‑polymer

Question 18

Which of the following statements is correct?

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A thunderstorm

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Stable and beautiful weather

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Very high wind speed

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Thermosphere

Question 19

May a remote pilot exceed the MTOM/weight limits stated in the manual?

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No, limits in the manual must not be exceeded

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Yes, with GNSS lock

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Yes, if wind is calm

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Only when RTH is enabled

Question 20

Adding payload to a UAV primarily changes:

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

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GNSS accuracy only

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Rotor diameter

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ESC calibration only

Question 21

Which of the following statements is correct?

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When horizontal visibility is less than 1 km

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When visibility is between 1 and 5 km

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When visibility is greater than 10 km

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When visibility is exactly 1 km

Question 22

Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

Small‑scale intense downdraft with divergent outflow near the surface

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Slow subsidence

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Thermal updraft

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Large cyclone

Question 23

Which of the following statements is correct?

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Maintain VLOS; land if lost visibility

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Continue using sensors only

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Climb above obstacles

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Ignore if GPS OK

Question 24

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 25

Which of the following statements is correct?

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The weight of the UAV

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Best Meteorological Organisation

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World Meteorological Organisation

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Major Meteorological Organisation

Question 26

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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Aesthetic inspection

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Camera ISO value only

Question 27

The 'maximum load factor' is measured as:

Accepted Answer

The ratio L/W (expressed in g) the structure can sustain

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Wind gradient

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Maximum battery charge rate

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Climb angle

Question 28

Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

My UAV will have the worst possible performance

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My UAV will have normal performance

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Must take a look at the weather forecast

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Must carry out a preliminary inspection

Question 29

Can the flight envelope be represented by a diagram?

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Yes: a diagram delimits safe combinations of speed and load factor

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No, only text tables are used

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No, it’s only a theoretical concept

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Yes, but only for manned aircraft

Question 30

Visibility in mist is:

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Reduced visibility, typically 1–5 km

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>10 km

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<1 km (fog)

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Exactly 500 m

Question 31

Which of the following statements is correct?

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Reduced visibility: risk of losing VLOS and degraded sensors → unsafe

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Longer battery life

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Stronger GPS signal in fog

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Better radio link in humid air

Question 32

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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Aesthetic inspection

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Camera ISO value only

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SD card free space only

Question 33

A stall is:

Accepted Answer

A loss of lift when the wing exceeds its critical angle of attack

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Loss of GPS

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Battery sag

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Engine failure

Question 34

Which of the following statements is correct?

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Cirrus, Cirrostratus, Cirrocumulus

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Stratus, Stratocumulus, Cumulus

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Altostratus, Altocumulus, Nimbostratus

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Cumulus, Cumulonimbus, Nimbostratus

Question 35

Adding payload to a UAV primarily changes:

Accepted Answer

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

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Rotor diameter

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GNSS accuracy only

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ESC calibration only

Question 36

Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

The difference of temperature

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The difference of pressure

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The proximity of mountains

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The difference of quota

Question 37

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 38

Maintaining VLOS with awareness of surrounding airspace and separations is:

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Essential situational awareness for safe UAS operations

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Handled entirely by ATC

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Illegal in rural areas

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Optional if RTH works

Question 39

Why weigh the UAV (with payload) before operations?

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To verify MTOM compliance and calculate CG

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To set geofencing

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To recharge the battery

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To calibrate the compass

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

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 42

Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

It is indifferent

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30-50%

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4

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1

Question 43

Which of the following statements is correct?

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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 44

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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Aesthetic inspection

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SD card free space only

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Camera ISO value only

Question 45

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 46

Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

1016 hPa

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1013 hPa

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1026 hPa

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1018 hPa

Question 47

In the case of mist, the visibility, compared to that detectable in fog, is:

Accepted Answer

Fog has vis <1 km; mist 1–5 km (mist = better vis)

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Fog 1–5 km; mist <1 km

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Both <1 km

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Both >5 km

Question 48

Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

Pressure differences drive winds

Answer

Ocean salinity

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Earth’s magnetic field

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Moon phases

Question 49

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 50

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

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