Flight performance and planning - EASA Drone License A2

Question 1

If your drone displays an 'IMU Error' before takeoff, you should:

Accepted Answer

Do not fly; try moving away from any metal objects, place the drone on a perfectly level surface, and perform an IMU calibration according to the manual

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Ignore it and take off quickly to reset the sensors in the air

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Format the SD card

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Fly the drone in ATTI mode exclusively

Question 2

If you are forced to operate your drone under the A3 subcategory rules, what is the minimum required distance from residential, commercial, industrial, or recreational areas?

Accepted Answer

At least 150 metres

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30 metres

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500 metres

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1000 metres

Question 3

When referring to airspace, what is a 'Restricted Area' (often denoted with an 'R' on charts, e.g., LI R123)?

Accepted Answer

An airspace of defined dimensions within which the flight of aircraft is restricted in accordance with certain specified conditions (e.g., military firing ranges)

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An area where only drones are allowed to fly

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A zone where the drone's camera must be turned off

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A free-flight zone for model aircraft clubs

Question 4

If you are flying in a location with high magnetic interference (e.g., near an iron bridge), which flight mode is most likely to cause unpredictable, erratic movements?

Accepted Answer

GPS/Position mode (P-mode), because it relies heavily on the magnetometer (compass) to maintain heading and correct position drift

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Manual mode (all stabilization off)

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ATTI mode (Attitude mode, relying only on barometer and gyro)

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Acrobatic mode

Question 5

What does a Geo-awareness system do on a modern C-class drone?

Accepted Answer

It alerts the remote pilot when a potential breach of airspace limitations (geozone) is detected

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It automatically reports the drone's position to local police

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It physically prevents the drone from taking off anywhere in the world

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It tracks the weather conditions in real-time

Question 6

What happens if a UAS camera gimbal fails or locks up during flight?

Accepted Answer

The drone can usually still fly safely, but the pilot will lose stabilized video and should return to home to investigate the hardware issue

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The flight controller will automatically restart the drone in mid-air

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The drone will immediately lose GPS signal

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The drone will roll over and crash because the gimbal balances the Centre of Gravity

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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 8

Are operations involving the spraying of agricultural chemicals allowed in the Open category?

Accepted Answer

No, dropping materials and spraying are strictly prohibited in the Open category and require Specific authorisation

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Yes, if the drone has a C2 class identification label

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Yes, provided the flight is conducted over a private farm

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Only if the chemicals are non-toxic

Question 9

Before taking off, how should a remote pilot check for active UAS geographical zones (geozones)?

Accepted Answer

By consulting the official aeronautical charts or the national digital geozone map provided by the local Civil Aviation Authority

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By flying the drone up to 120 m to see if a warning appears on the screen

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By asking bystanders if they have seen other drones flying in the area

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By solely relying on the drone's internal generic map, which never needs updating

Question 10

If you are involved in a drone incident that results in serious injury to a person or fatal damage to a manned aircraft, what are you legally required to do?

Accepted Answer

Report the occurrence immediately to the relevant national aviation/safety investigation authority and emergency services

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Delete the SD card footage to protect your privacy

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Pack up the drone and leave the area quietly

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Post the video on social media to warn others

Exam questions Flight performance and planning - EASA Drone License A2

EASA Drone License A2: Flight performance and planning 10 Questions no time limit

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