Flight performance and planning - EASA Drone Quiz

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

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The use of a single large rotor

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Absence of yaw control

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Fixed wing surfaces as primary lift

Question 2

Should the Flight Manual state mass/weight limitations?

Accepted Answer

Yes — mass and CG limits belong in the Flight Manual

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No, they are secret

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Only in maintenance records

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Only in marketing brochures

Question 3

If multiple alternatives exist, you should select the operation:

Accepted Answer

With the lowest acceptable risk that meets objectives

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With the most spectators

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With the highest speed

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With the longest distance

Question 4

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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Camera ISO value only

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Aesthetic inspection

Question 5

May the operator change manufacturer‑set limits (e.g., max speed/altitude) at will?

Accepted Answer

No, manufacturer limits must be respected unless an authorised procedure explicitly allows changes

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Yes, with fresh batteries

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Yes, if GPS is strong

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Yes, if the aircraft is under 25 kg

Question 6

A 'hazard' is:

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A condition/situation with the potential to cause incidents or harm to people/environment

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A solved incident

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An unavoidable event

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A GPS satellite

Question 7

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 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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Aesthetic inspection

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SD card free space only

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Camera ISO value only

Question 9

Cell balancing in lithium packs is:

Accepted Answer

Equalising cell voltages to protect the pack and maximise capacity

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Cooling the pack quickly

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Measuring internal resistance only

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Discharging the pack fully

Question 10

Does a reduced/low‑speed flight mode change legal distance requirements to people?

Accepted Answer

No — software modes do not override regulatory distances

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Yes, any slow mode allows closer flights

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Only at night

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Only with DJI Tripod

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