Flight performance and planning - EASA Drone License A2

Question 1

What is the function of the Flight Controller in a drone?

Accepted Answer

It acts as the 'brain' of the drone, processing inputs from the receiver and sensors (IMU, GPS) to send appropriate commands to the ESCs and motors to maintain stabilized flight

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It regulates the temperature of the battery

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It compresses the video files for storage

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It connects the drone's Wi-Fi to the internet

Question 2

Connecting two identical drone batteries in parallel:

Accepted Answer

Keeps the voltage the same but doubles the total capacity (mAh)

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Doubles the voltage while the capacity remains the same

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Decreases the overall flight time

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Causes an immediate short circuit

Question 3

What mandatory system must be active on C1, C2, and C3 class drones to broadcast data to authorities and the public?

Accepted Answer

Direct Remote Identification (Remote ID)

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An automatic emergency parachute

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A TCAS system for avoiding commercial airliners

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A specialised encrypted 5G data link

Question 4

How does EASA regulate the dropping of materials from a drone in the Open category?

Accepted Answer

It is strictly prohibited under any circumstances in the Open category

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It is allowed for agricultural purposes only

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It is allowed if the dropped material weighs less than 100 grams

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It is permitted if the pilot has a C2 class drone

Question 5

What is the purpose of the 'A2 Certificate of Remote Pilot Competency'?

Accepted Answer

It proves the pilot has advanced knowledge of meteorology, flight performance, and risk mitigations, allowing them to fly C2 drones closer to uninvolved people (up to 30 m or 5 m)

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It allows the pilot to fly agricultural spraying drones

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It grants permission to fly drones over assemblies of people

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It is a license for repairing damaged drones

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of a 'V-n diagram' (Flight Envelope) for an aircraft?

Accepted Answer

It depicts the safe operational limits mapping airspeed against structural load factor (G-forces)

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It graphs the battery voltage drop over flight time

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It shows the frequency spectrum of the video transmission

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It outlines the geographical boundaries of restricted airspace

Question 7

If you are operating a drone and hear or see an emergency helicopter approaching your flight area, your immediate action must be to:

Accepted Answer

Immediately give way, reduce altitude, and land the drone as quickly and safely as possible to keep the airspace clear

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Climb above the helicopter to give it room to pass below

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Hover exactly where you are and turn on your drone's lights

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Fly towards the helicopter to record the emergency event

Question 8

Before adding a third-party payload (e.g., a heavy camera or lighting system) to a UAS, the remote pilot must ensure that:

Accepted Answer

The added weight does not cause the drone to exceed its certified Maximum Take-Off Mass (MTOM) and Centre of Gravity limits

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The payload is painted the same color as the drone

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The drone's optical sensors are physically covered

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The payload operates on a 5.8 GHz frequency

Question 9

What is the primary function of an 'Obstacle Avoidance System' on a modern drone?

Accepted Answer

To use optical, infrared, or ultrasonic sensors to detect physical barriers and either stop the drone or route it around the obstacle to prevent collisions

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To automatically report the drone's position to ATC

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To increase the top speed of the drone

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To track moving subjects for videography

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Exam questions Flight performance and planning - EASA Drone License A2

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