Exam quiz Flight performance and planning - EASA Drone License A2

Question 1

Under what conditions can you fly a drone directly over an 'involved person'?

Accepted Answer

If they have been briefed on the risks, given explicit consent to participate, and understand the safety instructions

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If the drone is painted a bright color

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Only if they are wearing a helmet

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It is never allowed under any circumstances

Question 2

What is a 'NOTAM'?

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Notice To Air Missions (or Airmen); a temporary alert containing essential information regarding airspace conditions, hazards, or flight restrictions

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National Operation for Toy Aviation Models

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A specific type of high-capacity drone battery

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A certificate proving the pilot's medical fitness

Question 3

When working with a Visual Observer (VO), 'closed-loop communication' means:

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The VO sends a message, and the pilot verbally repeats or confirms it to ensure it was understood correctly

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Using a secret code to speak

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Only communicating via text message

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Talking while standing in a circle

Question 4

According to EASA regulations, what is the minimum horizontal distance from uninvolved people for a C2 class UAS operating in the A2 subcategory?

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30 metres, which may be reduced to 5 metres when low-speed mode is active and the conditions are assessed as safe

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50 metres under all flight conditions

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150 metres from residential, commercial, industrial or recreational areas

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No minimum distance, provided assemblies of people are not overflown

Question 5

If your Visual Observer (VO) suddenly stops responding to your verbal communications during a flight, what is the safest immediate action?

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Hover the drone, safely return it to the home point, and land until communication is re-established, as you have lost your secondary safety scan

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Continue the mission while looking at the telemetry screen

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Assume the airspace is clear and speed up

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Fly the drone directly towards the VO to get their attention

Question 6

Third-party liability insurance for drone operations:

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Is generally mandatory in EASA member states to cover potential damages to property or injuries to people

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Is illegal in Europe

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Only covers damage to the drone itself

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Is optional for all drones under 4 kg

Question 7

What is 'Vortex Ring State' (VRS) or 'Settling with Power' in rotorcraft aerodynamics?

Accepted Answer

A dangerous condition where a multirotor descends too quickly into its own turbulent downwash, losing lift and dropping rapidly despite full throttle

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The optimal state for battery efficiency during a hover

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The physical spinning of the drone when the compass fails

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A software feature that helps the drone land softly

Question 8

In the event of a critical control link loss, what failsafe action is highly recommended and often automated?

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Return to Home (RTH) or an immediate controlled landing/hover

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Turning off the motors mid-air to prevent fly-aways

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Switching to an emergency 5G cellular network

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Increasing altitude to 120 m and drifting with the wind

Question 9

What is the purpose of 'Contingency Planning' before a flight?

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To identify potential abnormal situations (e.g., minor technical failures or unauthorized people entering the area) and establish clear, pre-planned actions to prevent them from escalating into an emergency

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To decide what camera filters to use

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To calculate the exact profit from the operation

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To bypass the need for a pre-flight checklist

Question 10

When does a drone operation transition from the Open category to the Specific category?

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When the operation exceeds the limits of the Open category, such as flying Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) or dropping materials

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When the drone is painted in non-standard colors

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Whenever the drone is used for commercial photography

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When flying indoors inside a private building

Question 11

How can a legacy UAS without a class identification label and weighing 900 g operate today under EASA Open category rules?

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It must operate in the A3 subcategory, far from people and at least 150 metres from residential, commercial, industrial or recreational areas

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It can fly freely in the A1 subcategory over isolated people

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It is permanently banned from flying in the Open category

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It requires a Specific category authorisation for every flight

Question 12

To obtain the A2 Certificate of Remote Pilot Competency, an individual must:

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Hold an A1/A3 certificate, complete practical self-training, and pass an additional theoretical exam covering meteorology, flight performance, and specific mitigations

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Only read the manufacturer's user manual

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Pass a practical exam supervised by an EASA inspector

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Pay a generic registration fee without any required exams

Question 13

Which of these features is mandated by EASA for C1, C2, and C3 class drones?

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A Geo-awareness system and a Direct Remote Identification (Remote ID) system

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A maximum weight of 250 grams

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The ability to fly autonomously without a pilot

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A built-in parachute recovery system

Question 14

What is the primary role of a Visual Observer (VO) during a drone flight?

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To maintain unaided visual contact with the drone and assist the pilot in safely scanning the airspace

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To take over manual control of the drone if the pilot is distracted

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To talk to bystanders and explain the purpose of the mission

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To monitor the live video feed on a separate tablet

Question 15

Which of these is an 'Operational Mitigation' to reduce ground risk?

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Scheduling the flight early in the morning on a Sunday to ensure the area is free of uninvolved people

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Installing propeller guards

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Using a drone with an octocopter frame instead of a quadcopter

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Applying a Class identification label to the drone

Question 16

When a multirotor drone initiates a steep banked turn, the structural load factor:

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Increases, requiring more thrust to maintain altitude

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Decreases significantly

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Remains exactly the same as in level hover

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Is shifted entirely to the payload

Question 17

What is the 'KV rating' of a brushless multirotor motor?

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A constant representing the Motor Velocity; it dictates how many Revolutions Per Minute (RPM) the motor will turn per 1 Volt applied with no load

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The Kilovolt capacity of the motor

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The maximum weight the motor can lift in kilograms

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The kinetic variance of the propeller

Question 18

What is the 'Anti-Authority' hazardous attitude?

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A pilot resenting rules and regulations, believing they are unnecessary or do not apply to them (e.g., 'No one can tell me how high to fly')

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Refusing to fly because the weather is slightly cloudy

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Following the manufacturer's manual too strictly

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Reporting other drone pilots to the police

Question 19

An 'uninvolved person' in a drone operation is:

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Anyone who is not participating in the drone operation and has not been briefed on the safety instructions

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The remote pilot operating the controls

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The designated visual observer

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The client who hired the drone operator

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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 21

Where must the operator registration number be displayed?

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Physically affixed to the drone and uploaded into the Remote ID system if available

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Only on the pilot's high-visibility vest

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On the bottom of the remote controller

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It is not required for drones operating in the Open category

Question 22

What is the purpose of the Barometer in a drone's flight controller?

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It measures atmospheric pressure to determine and maintain the drone's altitude

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It senses humidity to avoid flying in rain

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It detects the direction of magnetic north

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It records the ambient noise of the motors

Question 23

What is the primary danger of fixing a broken propeller with superglue?

Accepted Answer

The structural integrity of the prop is permanently compromised; it will be unbalanced and is highly likely to shatter under the extreme centrifugal forces of flight

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The glue will dissolve the plastic shell of the drone

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It will make the drone completely waterproof

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It changes the frequency of the ESCs

Question 24

Before conducting a flight near a residential area, the remote pilot must consult:

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Official aeronautical sources, NOTAMs, and national UAS geozone maps to check for airspace restrictions

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Social media groups for local approval

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Standard road map applications

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The drone manufacturer's website

Question 25

What is a strong indicator that a LiPo battery is damaged and should not be used?

Accepted Answer

The battery pack is visibly swollen, puffed, or deformed

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The battery charges to 100% too slowly

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The battery feels slightly warm after a 20-minute flight

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The connector is a different color than the drone

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 27

According to the EASA rules, how often must a UAS Operator registration be renewed?

Accepted Answer

Periodically, usually every 1 to 5 years depending on the specific National Aviation Authority's policies

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Never; it is valid for life

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Every 6 months

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Only when buying a new drone

Question 28

If flying a drone at night (where permitted by local member state regulations), what specific equipment is mandatory under EASA rules?

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A flashing green light that ensures the drone is easily distinguishable from manned aviation

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A thermal imaging camera payload

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Red anti-collision lights visible from exactly 5 km away

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A tether cable attached to the ground

Question 29

Under EASA Open category rules, what is the policy on flying over assemblies of people?

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It is strictly prohibited for all drones in the Open category

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It is allowed if the drone weighs less than 4 kg

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It is allowed if the pilot holds an A2 certificate

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It is permitted only during public festivals and events

Question 30

In the context of EASA regulations, what does the term 'UAS' stand for?

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Unmanned Aircraft System, encompassing the drone itself, the remote controller, and any datalinks

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Universal Aviation System

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Undercover Aerial Surveillance

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Unlimited Altitude Software

Exam simulation Flight performance and planning - EASA Drone License A2

Exam simulation EASA Drone A2 License Flight performance and planning 30 questions on 30 minutes

Exam simulation Flight performance and planning - EASA Drone License A2

Exam simulation EASA Drone A2 License Flight performance and planning 30 questions on 30 minutes

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