Flight performance and planning - EASA Drone Quiz

Question 1

If using an observer formally involved in the operation:

Accepted Answer

The observer helps maintain VLOS, but the remote pilot remains responsible

Answer

Observer replaces VLOS

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The observer is legally in command

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The observer can fly instead

Question 2

What does LiPo mean?

Accepted Answer

Lithium‑polymer battery

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Limestone‑polymer

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Light‑power battery

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Low‑ion potential

Question 3

Standard Scenarios (STS) are:

Accepted Answer

Predefined risk‑assessed scenarios allowing operations under strict conditions

Answer

Camera profiles

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Marketing names for flight modes

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Weather presets

Question 4

Which of the following is a typical manufacturer operational limit?

Accepted Answer

Maximum wind speed for safe operation

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Camera ISO limit

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Minimum SD card capacity

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Maximum number of photos per flight

Question 5

Which component normally enforces geofencing and limiters?

Accepted Answer

Flight controller firmware (autopilot)

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ESCs

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Propeller hub

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Camera gimbal

Question 6

Must the remote pilot know the MTOM of the UAV?

Accepted Answer

Yes — it determines category/limits and safe loading

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Only the manufacturer needs it

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Only the maintenance staff needs it

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No, it’s optional

Question 7

A multirotor (multi‑engine) platform is characterised by:

Accepted Answer

Redundancy of lift sources (multiple rotors) for control and stability

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Absence of yaw control

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The use of a single large rotor

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Fixed wing surfaces as primary lift

Question 8

A good pre‑flight checklist should include:

Accepted Answer

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

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SD card free space only

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Aesthetic inspection

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Camera ISO value only

Question 9

MLW stands for:

Accepted Answer

Maximum Landing Weight (maximum permitted landing mass)

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Mean Lift Window

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Minimum Landing Weight

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Maximum Lift Weight

Question 10

Is it allowed to fly over groups/assemblies of people in Open category?

Accepted Answer

No — overflight of assemblies is prohibited

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Only in rural towns

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Yes, if below 50 m

Answer

Yes, with C2 drones

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