Exam quiz EASA Drone Quiz

Question 1

In a battery notation like '4S2P', the letter 'S' indicates:

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Cells connected in Series (voltage adds)

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Cells in parallel

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Sensor type

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State of charge

Question 2

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 3

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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SD card free space only

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Aesthetic inspection

Question 4

Which of the following statements is correct?

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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

For lithium batteries stored for weeks, keep at:

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About 40–60% charge (storage voltage)

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Any level is fine

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0% charge

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100% charge

Question 6

The '1:1 rule' indicates:

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Keep horizontal distance from people at least equal to height above them

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No relation to height

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Height must be double the distance

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Distance equals battery voltage

Question 7

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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Yes, but only for manned aircraft

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No, it’s only a theoretical concept

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No, only text tables are used

Question 8

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 9

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

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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 10

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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Camera ISO value only

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Aesthetic inspection

Question 11

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 12

Which of the following statements is correct?

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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 13

'Memory effect' refers to:

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Capacity loss seen in NiCd (not typical of LiPo/Li‑ion)

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Magnetic declination

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ESC timing error

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A GPS logging feature

Question 14

Which of the following statements is correct?

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In the Mesosphere

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True but only if the obstacles exceed 100 feet in height

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In the Thermosphere

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In the Exosphere

Question 15

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 16

What does the abbreviation mAh stand for?

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Milliampere hour (capacity unit)

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Milli‑ampere high

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Milliampere/volt

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Mega ampere

Question 17

Is it allowed to fly over groups/assemblies of people in Open category?

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No — overflight of assemblies is prohibited

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Only in rural towns

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Yes, if below 50 m

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Yes, with C2 drones

Question 18

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

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

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The use of a single large rotor

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Absence of yaw control

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Fixed wing surfaces as primary lift

Question 19

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 20

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 21

In EASA Open A3, operations must be:

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Away from uninvolved people and at least 150 m from residential/commercial/industrial areas

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No distance limits outdoors

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Limited to 30 m from people

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Allowed over crowds with C2 drones

Question 22

Which of the following statements is correct?

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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 23

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 24

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 25

MLW stands for:

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Maximum Landing Weight (maximum permitted landing mass)

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Mean Lift Window

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Minimum Landing Weight

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Maximum Lift Weight

Question 26

Which of the following statements is correct?

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Terminal Aerodrome Forecast

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Transport Aerodrome Facilities

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Terminal Aircraft Fault

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Tactical Aviators’ Forecast

Question 27

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 28

Unlike a fixed‑wing, a multirotor UAV can:

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Hover and take off/land vertically without a runway

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Glide with engine off for long distances

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Fly without any control system

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Cruise most efficiently

Question 29

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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Operations over assemblies of people

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All BVLOS operations

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Carriage of dangerous goods

Question 30

Lift is conventionally represented as a single force acting at the:

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Center of pressure (near the aerodynamic center)

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Center of gravity

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Tailplane

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Nose cone

Question 31

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 32

Which of the following statements is correct?

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8 °C

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5 °C

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14 °C

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11 °C

Question 33

Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

Lithium ion polymer

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Lithium ions

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Lithium ions Lead

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Lithium polymer

Question 34

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

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Yes, CG position is critical for stability and control

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No, flight controller negates its effect

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Only for fixed‑wing, not multirotors

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Only with special authorisation

Question 35

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

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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 36

According to EASA, a toy aircraft is:

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A UA designed or intended for play by children (Toy Safety Directive applies)

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Any indoor UA

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Any UA under 250 g

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Any cheap UA

Question 37

How can you determine the CG position on a UAV?

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

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By reading GPS

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By motor KV value

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By ESC beeps

Question 38

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 39

Dynamic stability means:

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After a disturbance, oscillations decrease over time

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The aircraft instantly returns to trim with no oscillation

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It diverges from trim over time

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It cannot be trimmed

Question 40

Surface areas involved in an operation typically include:

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Operational area, buffer (ground risk) and contingency/emergency areas

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Only the landing pad

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Only the charging area

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Only the parking area

Question 41

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 42

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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SD card free space only

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Aesthetic inspection

Question 43

Before flight, should the pilot verify that no crowds are in the survey area?

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Yes — avoid assemblies of people

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No, sensors will detect them

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Only if paid

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Only in winter

Question 44

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 45

UAS procedures and rules are:

Accepted Answer

Defined by regulations (EASA/national) and associated guidance (AMC/GM), and must be followed

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Only for manned aviation

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Optional tips

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Suggestions on social media

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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SD card free space only

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Camera ISO value only

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Aesthetic inspection

Question 47

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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Continue using sensors only

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Ignore if GPS OK

Question 48

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 49

Which of the following statements is correct?

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The trim, aerodynamics, weight and fuel consumption of the UAS

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The economic performance of the UAS

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Yes, if you notice that your UAS has, for example, superior resistance to the wind

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Yes, provided it is authorized by CAA

Question 50

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

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