Exam quiz EASA Drone Quiz

Question 1

The force needed to start lifting a body off the ground must be:

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At least equal to its weight (greater to accelerate upward)

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Less than its weight

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Unrelated to its weight

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Equal only for light objects

Question 2

Which of the following statements is correct?

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Because the collision sensors may not function properly

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Because the electronics could be damaged

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Because the remote pilot's visibility is greatly reduced

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All other answers are correct

Question 3

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 4

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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Ocean salinity

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Moon phases

Question 5

For tethered balloons/airships:

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Apply appropriate safety distances and avoid overflying uninvolved people per rules

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They may overfly crowds

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No rules apply

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They must fly above 500 m

Question 6

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 7

Which of the following statements is correct?

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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 8

For batteries, the letter 'C' indicates:

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Charge/discharge current as a multiple of capacity (e.g., 1C = capacity in A)

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Connector type

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Celsius degrees

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Cell count

Question 9

With a legacy drone (~900 g) without class marking:

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You cannot use A2 privileges; keep far from people (A3) or obtain Specific authorisation

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All A2 privileges apply

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It’s banned worldwide

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A1 flight over people is allowed

Question 10

The 'maximum load factor' is measured as:

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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 11

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 12

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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Moon phases

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Earth’s magnetic field

Question 13

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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Ocean salinity

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Moon phases

Question 14

During flight, the remote pilot must:

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Maintain VLOS, give way to manned aircraft, and ensure safety

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Follow the UAV with a car

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Rely solely on obstacle sensors

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Watch only the screen

Question 15

Which of the following statements is correct?

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It is advisable to leave the UAV hovering for a few minutes

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It is appropriate to arm the UAV but not to take off for a few minutes

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You should take off at full power

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None of the answers is correct

Question 16

Which of the following statements is correct?

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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 17

What does LiPo mean?

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Lithium‑polymer battery

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Limestone‑polymer

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Low‑ion potential

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Light‑power battery

Question 18

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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ESC calibration only

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Rotor diameter

Question 19

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

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<1 km (fog)

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Reduced visibility, typically 1–5 km

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Exactly 500 m

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>10 km

Question 20

Which of the following statements is correct?

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

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Strong winds & thunderstorms

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Warm advection over cold sea

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Only in mountains

Question 21

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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Moon phases

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Earth’s magnetic field

Question 22

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 23

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 24

Are wind gusts dangerous for a UAV?

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Yes: sudden changes in wind cause instability and high loads

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Only above 500 m AGL

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No: flight controller cancels all gusts

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Only for fixed‑wing, not multirotors

Question 25

At a groundspeed of 5 m/s, how many metres does the UAV cover in 3 seconds?

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15 m

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5 m

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30 m

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3 m

Question 26

If flight is planned in an urban area, the category could be:

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Open (A1/A2) if conditions met; otherwise Specific depending on risk/airspace

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Always Open A1 over people

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Only Certified

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Only A3

Question 27

A stall is:

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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 28

Which of the following statements is correct?

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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 29

Which of the following statements is correct?

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Variable depending on the experience level of the remote pilot

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The smaller the closer the drone is

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A function that can be activated in modern UAS

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A type of mitigation put in place after take-off

Question 30

Does the term nowcasting mean forecasting?

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Very short‑term forecasting (0–2 hours)

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Seasonal forecasting

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Climatology (30+ years averages)

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Medium‑term (3–10 days)

Question 31

Which of the following statements is correct?

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Yes. Risk is always inherent in Flight Operations

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2.25 p.m.

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4.25 p.m.

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3.25 p.m.

Question 32

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 33

Which of the following statements is correct?

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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 34

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 35

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 36

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 37

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 38

Which of the following statements is correct?

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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 39

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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Moon phases

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Earth’s magnetic field

Question 40

Regarding static stability, an aircraft can be:

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Only unstable

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Stable, neutral, or unstable

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Only neutrally stable

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Only stable

Question 41

'Memory effect' refers to:

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

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ESC timing error

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A GPS logging feature

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Magnetic declination

Question 42

Adding payload to a UAV primarily changes:

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

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Rotor diameter

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ESC calibration only

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GNSS accuracy only

Question 43

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 44

Which of the following statements is correct?

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At a temperature of 15-25° C

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At a temperature above 30° C

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The ambient temperature at the time of charging is irrelevant

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At a temperature below 10° C

Question 45

Which of the following statements is correct?

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Explicitly ask the observer for permission to participate in advance

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No need to organize anything in advance

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Position the observer nearby to monitor the UAS

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Questioning the observer on I.M.S.A.F.E. before the flight

Question 46

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 47

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 48

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 49

Which of the following statements is correct?

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Never

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Stable

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Yes, always

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Only in multi-engine UAVs

Question 50

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

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