Flight performance and planning - EASA Drone Quiz

Question 1

A good pre‑flight checklist should include:

Accepted Answer

Battery/prop integrity, compass/IMU status, home point, control link, weather

Answer

SD card free space only

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Camera ISO value only

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Aesthetic inspection

Question 2

A main advantage of a fixed‑wing UAV versus a multirotor is:

Accepted Answer

Greater efficiency and endurance/range in cruise

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No need for control surfaces

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Ability to hover indefinitely

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Lower take‑off distance

Question 3

After getting A2, must flights be logged?

Accepted Answer

Yes — maintain records per regulations/company procedures

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Only video recordings

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Only manned flights are logged

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No records are ever needed

Question 4

Adding payload to a UAV primarily changes:

Accepted Answer

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

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Rotor diameter

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GNSS accuracy only

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ESC calibration only

Question 5

For UAS without EASA CE class marking:

Accepted Answer

They must follow applicable legacy/transitional limitations or operate under Specific authorisation

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They are considered toys only

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They are banned in all Europe

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They can fly anywhere

Question 6

A basic operational risk mitigation step is:

Accepted Answer

Define geo‑fence and ground risk buffer around the area of operation

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Fly higher to be safer

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Disable obstacle sensors

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Ignore nearby people

Question 7

A good pre‑flight checklist should include:

Accepted Answer

Battery/prop integrity, compass/IMU status, home point, control link, weather

Answer

Aesthetic inspection

Answer

SD card free space only

Answer

Camera ISO value only

Question 8

Unlike a fixed‑wing, a multirotor UAV can:

Accepted Answer

Hover and take off/land vertically without a runway

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Glide with engine off for long distances

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Cruise most efficiently

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Fly without any control system

Question 9

Typical LiPo cycle life (to ~80% capacity) is around:

Accepted Answer

150–300 cycles (depending on use/storage)

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Unlimited cycles if balanced

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20–40 cycles

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600–900 cycles for all UAV LiPos

Question 10

Adding payload to a UAV primarily changes:

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

GNSS accuracy only

Answer

Rotor diameter

Answer

ESC calibration only

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