Exam quiz EASA Drone License A2

Question 1

A heavier UAS generally requires:

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larger safety distances because of the potential kinetic energy of an impact

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smaller distances because it is more stable

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no additional check

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flying over people as a matter of routine

Question 2

Landing should be initiated early when the area becomes more crowded, in order to:

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avoid reaching a situation where the only remaining option would endanger uninvolved persons

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keep the full battery charge until automatic shutdown

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avoid having to consult the user manual

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keep the UAS hovering above the public

Question 3

What is 'Empty-Field Myopia' in the context of maintaining Visual Line of Sight (VLOS)?

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A visual illusion where the eyes have no specific object to focus on in a featureless sky, causing them to relax and focus at a short distance, making it hard to spot the drone or other aircraft

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A condition where the pilot's screen is too bright

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The inability to see the color red in daylight

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A software error that miscalculates the distance to the home point

Question 4

If an altimeter is set to 'QFE', what will it read when the aircraft is sitting on the runway?

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Zero; QFE provides height above that specific airfield or ground level

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The elevation of the airport above mean sea level

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1013 feet

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The density altitude

Question 5

Why is 'Virga' considered a visual warning sign for pilots?

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It indicates precipitation that is evapourating before it hits the ground, which cools the air rapidly and can create sudden, violent downdrafts (microbursts)

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It means the drone's camera lens is dirty

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It shows that the airspace is currently closed

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It means a solar flare is currently disrupting GPS

Question 6

What is an 'ATZ' in aeronautical charts?

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Aerodrome Traffic Zone; a specific volume of airspace around an airport established for the protection of aerodrome traffic, requiring authorisation to enter

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Automated Take-off Zone

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Altitude Testing Zone

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Air Transport Zenith

Question 7

What happens if the Direct Remote ID system on your C2 drone fails before you take off?

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You are not permitted to initiate the flight until the Remote ID system is repaired and functioning

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You can fly normally but must keep the altitude below 50 metres

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You must attach a piece of paper with your registration number to the drone

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You can fly, but only if you notify the local police station

Question 8

The final check before arming the motors must confirm that:

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The immediate area around the UAS is clear and that persons are keeping their distance

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The video recording is set to public

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The maximum height is set above 120 m

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The mission is started without an airspace observer

Question 9

Strong wind increases the ground risk in A2 because it:

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can drift the UAS towards people or lengthen the stopping distance

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reduces the mass of the UAS

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cancels the minimum safety distances

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makes the low-speed mode mandatory in all cases

Question 10

When the low-speed mode is activated on a C2 drone, what is the maximum permitted speed according to EASA standards?

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3 m/s

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1 m/s

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5 m/s

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10 m/s

Question 11

If you plan to fly near a 150 m tall artificial obstacle and the owner requests an inspection, what maximum height is allowed under the Open category obstacle rule?

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Up to 15 metres above the obstacle, provided the UA remains within 50 metres of it and the other conditions are met

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120 metres above the take-off point, regardless of the obstacle

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500 metres above the take-off point

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There is no height limit when inspecting private infrastructure

Question 12

A pre-flight briefing contributes to risk reduction because it:

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aligns everyone involved on the operating area, the signals and the emergency procedures

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makes checking the weather unnecessary

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replaces the pre-flight inspection of the UAS

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allows the 120 m height limit to be exceeded

Question 13

What does a Geo-awareness system do on a modern C-class drone?

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It alerts the remote pilot when a potential breach of airspace limitations (geozone) is detected

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It automatically reports the drone's position to local police

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It physically prevents the drone from taking off anywhere in the world

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It tracks the weather conditions in real-time

Question 14

How does EASA define 'BVLOS'?

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Beyond Visual Line of Sight: an operation where the remote pilot cannot maintain direct, unaided visual contact with the unmanned aircraft

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Basic Visual Line of Sight

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Below Vertical Limit of Space

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Bi-Variable Landing Operation System

Question 15

What is the primary danger of a microburst to a UAS during flight?

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It creates a massive, localized downdraft followed by violent horizontal wind shear that can easily overpower the drone's propulsion and force it into the ground

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It causes the drone's battery to freeze

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It permanently magnetizes the drone's compass

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It generates a thermal updraft that pushes the drone above the 120 m limit

Question 16

In A2, deliberately overflying an uninvolved person must be:

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avoided.

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sought out in order to shorten the flight time.

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allowed as soon as the UAS is in photo mode.

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required when there is a head-on wind.

Question 17

A complex A2 operation should be simplified when:

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the remote pilot can no longer maintain the required safety distances and effective monitoring

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the recorded video looks too short

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the battery is brand new

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the take-off point is close to the vehicle

Question 18

Which of these modifications would legally alter the MTOM (Maximum Take-Off Mass) of your drone?

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Adding a heavy, third-party parachute recovery system

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Applying a vinyl sticker decal to the shell

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Updating the flight controller's firmware

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Formatting the camera's SD card

Question 19

When anticipating a possible loss of the UAS, the remote pilot must take into account:

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the height, the speed, the wind and the likely impact area

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only the focal length of the camera

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the colour of the airframe

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the number of photos already taken

Question 20

What is 'LLWS' in an aviation weather forecast?

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Low-Level Wind Shear; a sudden change in wind speed or direction near the ground, which is extremely hazardous during takeoff and landing

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Light Localized Wind System

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Low-Level Water Saturation

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Lateral Lift Wind Shear

Question 21

Why must you avoid flying your drone near active emergency response areas (e.g., a building fire or traffic accident)?

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The drone can distract emergency personnel and pose a severe collision risk to emergency helicopters (e.g., medevac or firefighting aircraft), obstructing rescue operations

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The smoke will permanently damage the camera lens

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The flashing lights will confuse the optical sensors

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The heat will melt the drone's battery

Question 22

In Human Factors, what does 'task saturation' refer to?

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A state where the pilot is overwhelmed by too much information or too many concurrent tasks, leading to missed critical warnings

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The process of charging a battery until it is completely full

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Completing the pre-flight checklist perfectly

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The point at which the drone's SD card is completely full of data

Question 23

A UAS-zone map or app should be used:

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with up-to-date data and complemented by actual observation of the site

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only once, when the drone is purchased

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only after an incident has occurred

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as a substitute for all A2 'open' subcategory rules

Question 24

In the A2 'open' subcategory, how can the presence of an assistant support the operation?

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By monitoring people or vehicles approaching the edges of the operating area

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By allowing the flight to be conducted outside the 'open' category

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By taking over the remote pilot's responsibility

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By controlling the UAS without any coordination

Question 25

An area with nearby cables, branches or masts requires:

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a flight path with additional lateral and vertical safety distances

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an automatic increase in speed

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flight without direct visual line of sight

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deliberately overflying people to avoid the obstacles

Question 26

Before activating an automatic flight path, the remote pilot must verify:

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that the waypoints keep clear of people, obstacles and sensitive areas

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that the camera is pointed towards the sun

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that the phone volume is set to maximum

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that the UAS is no longer visible

Question 27

How does a quadcopter move forward?

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By decreasing the thrust of the front motors and increasing the thrust of the rear motors, pitching the nose down

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By increasing the thrust of the front motors and decreasing the thrust of the rear motors

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By tilting the motors forward using physical servos

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By turning off the GPS and drifting with the wind

Question 28

What is the primary danger of operating a multirotor drone in freezing rain?

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Supercooled droplets will freeze instantly upon contact with the propellers, rapidly destroying their aerodynamic shape, reducing lift, and likely causing a crash

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The rain will wash off the drone's registration number

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The motors will spin twice as fast

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There is no danger if the drone has an IP54 waterproof rating

Question 29

In the EASA Open category, what is the height reference for a C2 UAS operating in A2 over uneven terrain?

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The UA must normally remain within 120 metres from the closest point of the surface of the earth, unless the artificial obstacle rule applies

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500 metres above the take-off point

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10 metres above the remote pilot

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There is no height limit as long as the UA stays above obstacles

Question 30

Under the Open category rules, what is the maximum permissible speed of a drone during normal flight?

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The EASA Open category limits speed based on class identification labels; for example, a C1 drone is limited to 19 m/s

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100 m/s

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50 km/h

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There are no speed limits in the Open category

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