Flight performance and planning - EASA Drone Quiz A2

Question 1

In the context of the EASA A2 subcategory, if a remote pilot is using a C2 drone, what is the maximum height they can fly above the highest obstacle within a 50-meter radius?

Accepted Answer

Generally, the limit remains 120m AGL from the earth's surface; however, if requested by the owner of an artificial obstacle taller than 105m, the drone may fly up to 15m above the obstacle

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500 meters

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10 meters

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There is no limit as long as the drone stays above the obstacle

Question 2

Why must you physically inspect the drone's propellers before every flight?

Accepted Answer

To identify micro-cracks, chips, or deformations that could cause catastrophic mid-air failure and vibrations

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To ensure they are completely dry for better aerodynamics

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To check if the manufacturer's logo is still visible

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To manually reset the motor RPM sensors

Question 3

Why is it dangerous to fly a drone behind a large, solid structure like a metal building?

Accepted Answer

It blocks both the radio control link (VLOS and telemetry) and the GPS satellite signals, highly increasing the risk of signal loss and a crash

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The building will absorb the drone's battery charge

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The drone will automatically initiate a landing procedure as soon as it sees a wall

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It is not dangerous if the drone has obstacle avoidance sensors

Question 4

Which of these features is mandated by EASA for C1, C2, and C3 class drones?

Accepted Answer

A Geo-awareness system and a Direct Remote Identification (Remote ID) system

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A maximum weight of 250 grams

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The ability to fly autonomously without a pilot

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A built-in parachute recovery system

Question 5

What is the standard validity period for an EASA A2 Certificate of Remote Pilot Competency before it needs to be renewed?

Accepted Answer

5 years

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1 year

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2 years

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It is valid indefinitely for the lifetime of the pilot

Question 6

If you are flying a C2 drone in the A2 subcategory and you inadvertently overfly a single uninvolved person, what must you do?

Accepted Answer

Reduce the time during which the drone overflies the person as much as possible and safely fly away from them

Answer

Immediately turn off the motors

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Hover directly over them until they move out of the way

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Take a photograph of them for liability purposes

Question 7

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 8

If the drone's telemetry shows a sudden, unexpected drop in altitude while hovering steadily, what might be the cause?

Accepted Answer

A sudden change in barometric pressure (e.g., a gust of wind or opening a door if indoors) affecting the barometer's readings

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The GPS satellites moving out of orbit

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The SD card malfunctioning

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The battery voltage increasing

Question 9

When flying a drone, what is 'Latency' in the video feed?

Accepted Answer

The time delay between the camera capturing the image and the image appearing on the pilot's screen

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The brightness of the screen

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The resolution of the recorded video (e.g., 4K vs 1080p)

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The physical angle of the camera gimbal

Question 10

According to the EASA A2 subcategory rules, when can you fly a C2 drone exactly 5 meters away from an uninvolved person?

Accepted Answer

Only if the drone's low-speed mode is active (limiting speed to a maximum of 3 m/s) and you have evaluated the weather, terrain, and drone capabilities as safe

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Whenever you want, as long as it is daylight

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Only if the person is inside a car

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Never; the absolute minimum is always 30 meters

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