Exam quiz Flight performance and planning - EASA Drone License A2

Question 1

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 2

What is the key difference between an 'automatic' flight and an 'autonomous' flight under EASA definitions?

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In an automatic flight, the pilot can intervene at any time; in an autonomous flight, the drone operates without the possibility of pilot intervention

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Automatic flights are illegal, while autonomous flights are permitted

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There is no difference; the terms are completely interchangeable

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Autonomous flights require a C1 drone, while automatic flights require a C2 drone

Question 3

If you are flying in a public park and an unleashed dog starts jumping aggressively at your low-hovering drone, what is the best contingency action?

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Smoothly increase altitude to a safe distance out of the dog's reach, then navigate away and land safely in a secure area

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Fly the drone aggressively towards the dog to scare it

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Turn off the motors so the drone falls on the grass

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Activate the Return to Home function immediately

Question 4

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 5

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 6

Evaluating the 'operational volume' involves:

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Defining the flight geography and contingency volume to ensure the drone remains within safe boundaries

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Checking the loudness of the drone's motors

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Measuring the size of the drone's carrying case

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Adjusting the microphone volume on the remote

Question 7

When flying a drone, what is 'Latency' in the video feed?

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The time delay between the camera capturing the image and the image appearing on the pilot's screen

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The brightness of the screen

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The resolution of the recorded video (e.g., 4K vs 1080p)

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The physical angle of the camera gimbal

Question 8

If an operation requires BVLOS flight, in which category must it be conducted?

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The Specific or Certified category, depending on the risk level

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The Open A1 subcategory

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The Open A2 subcategory, if the pilot holds an A2 certificate

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The Open A3 subcategory

Question 9

A UAS operating in the Open category with a C2 class identification label must be equipped with:

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A selectable low-speed mode that limits the maximum speed to 3 m/s

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A deployable airbag system

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An internal combustion engine

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A secondary flight controller for redundancy

Question 10

What is the purpose of 'cell balancing' when charging a multi-cell LiPo battery?

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To ensure that all individual cells within the pack reach and maintain the exact same voltage, preventing overcharging and extending battery life

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To physically balance the weight of the battery inside the drone

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To distribute the power evenly between the drone's motors

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To convert direct current (DC) into alternating current (AC)

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

If a payload is attached so that the Centre of Gravity (CG) is shifted significantly forward (nose-heavy), how will the UAS react?

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The front motors will have to work much harder to maintain a level hover, reducing efficiency and potentially causing instability

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The drone will automatically increase its maximum speed limit

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The battery life will double due to aerodynamic momentum

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The rear motors will overheat while the front motors shut down

Question 13

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 14

What is the primary responsibility of the remote pilot in command?

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Ensuring the safety of the flight, avoiding collisions, and complying with all operational limitations

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Delegating legal liability entirely to the visual observer

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Capturing the highest quality video footage possible

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Entertaining bystanders during the flight operation

Question 15

If you discover a small crack on one of the drone's propellers during a pre-flight check, you should:

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Replace the damaged propeller immediately before attempting to fly

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Repair it with strong adhesive tape and fly cautiously

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Ignore it if the crack is smaller than 1 centimeter

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Only fly at altitudes below 10 metres

Question 16

According to the EASA rules, can a remote pilot delegate their responsibilities to the Visual Observer?

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No, the Remote Pilot in Command always retains full legal responsibility for the safety of the flight and the adherence to operational limitations

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Yes, if the Observer is older than the pilot

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Yes, but only during commercial operations

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Yes, if the Observer holds an A1/A3 certificate

Question 17

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 18

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

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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 19

What is the primary purpose of the 'Specific Operations Risk Assessment' (SORA) in EASA regulations?

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To evaluate and mitigate risks for operations that exceed the limitations of the Open category (e.g., BVLOS flights)

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To register a toy drone

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To calculate the required battery capacity

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To format the drone's SD card

Question 20

When flying in high winds, the battery consumption will:

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Increase significantly as the flight controller draws more power to the motors to maintain stability and position against the wind

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Decrease due to wind cooling

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Remain exactly the same as in calm conditions

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Stop entirely if the drone enters a glide

Question 21

Under the EASA A2 subcategory, how is the 'low-speed mode' physically activated on a C2 drone?

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Via a selectable switch or software toggle on the remote controller/app that strictly limits the maximum speed to 3 m/s

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By manually changing the propellers to smaller ones

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By holding the controller sticks at the bottom left position for 5 seconds

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It activates automatically whenever the drone senses a person nearby

Question 22

According to the A2 syllabus, what is a key element of 'Flight Planning'?

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Evaluating the airspace, ground risk, weather conditions, checking NOTAMs, and defining the operational volume and emergency procedures before leaving home

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Packing enough food and water for the pilot

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Charging the mobile phone to 100%

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Choosing the right music for the final video edit

Question 23

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 24

If you are operating a drone near a large steel bridge or a high-voltage power line, what component is most likely to experience severe interference?

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The magnetometer (compass), potentially causing the drone to lose orientation or initiate a 'toilet-bowl' effect

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The barometer (altitude sensor)

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The optical obstacle avoidance cameras

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The propeller blades

Question 25

If an operator uses an automated mapping software to fly the drone in a grid pattern, what is the remote pilot's responsibility?

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To continuously monitor the flight in VLOS, scan the airspace, and immediately take manual control if an emergency or conflict arises

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To take a break and ignore the drone until the mission is finished

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To transfer liability to the software manufacturer

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To fly a second drone simultaneously

Question 26

In Human Factors, what is 'Complacency'?

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A feeling of overconfidence and lowered alertness that often develops after repeatedly performing routine tasks without incident

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A severe form of motion sickness

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The inability to understand complex airspace charts

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A strict adherence to the pre-flight checklist

Question 27

What is the purpose of the 'Ground Risk Buffer'?

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To ensure there is a safe, clear area on the ground around the operational volume where uninvolved persons are excluded, protecting them in case the drone falls or drifts

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To protect the drone's landing gear from hard surfaces

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To establish a Wi-Fi connection with the drone

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To measure the softness of the grass for landing

Question 28

Why must you physically inspect the drone's propellers before every flight?

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To identify micro-cracks, chips, or deformations that could cause catastrophic mid-air failure and vibrations

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To ensure they are completely dry for better aerodynamics

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To check if the manufacturer's logo is still visible

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To manually reset the motor RPM sensors

Question 29

Adding an asymmetrical payload to one side of the UAS will:

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Shift the Centre of Gravity, forcing the motors on that side to work harder, reducing stability and battery life

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Improve its cornering speed

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Have no effect if the drone has GPS

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Make the drone completely waterproof

Question 30

If you are operating a C2 drone in Open A2, and an uninvolved person unexpectedly walks within your 30 m safety buffer, you should:

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Immediately take action to increase the distance, manoeuvre away safely, or land if necessary

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Shout at them from a distance while keeping the drone hovering in place

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Quickly activate 'low-speed mode' and fly directly over their head

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Ignore them as long as the drone is flying higher than 50 metres

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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