A2 CofC - Drone Certificate of Competency Open Category A2 Operations Questions and Answers

Question 1

You are operating a 1.5 kg C2-marked drone under A2 rules, maintaining a 30-metre separation from uninvolved people.
A small group of people unexpectedly walks into this 30-metre buffer zone.
What is your most appropriate immediate action according to CAA guidance?

Accepted Answer

Immediately move the drone away to re-establish the required separation distance.

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Continue the flight as they are transient and will likely move out of the area.

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Land the drone immediately, regardless of the landing site's suitability.

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Fly the drone directly overhead to quickly pass them and continue the mission.

Question 2

A remote pilot checks the TAF for their planned flight location, which reads: `TAF EGLL 200500Z 2006/2106 24015G25KT`. What specific flight performance consideration should be prioritized based on the 'G25KT' section of this forecast?

Accepted Answer

The wind will be gusting up to 25 knots, potentially exceeding the drone's operational limits.

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The visibility will be reduced to 25 kilometres.

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The cloud base will be at 2,500 feet.

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The temperature will be 25 degrees Celsius, affecting battery performance.

Question 3

To be awarded an A2 Certificate of Competency, a candidate must pass the theoretical exam and complete a period of practical flight training. Which of the following accurately describes the requirements for this practical training as specified by the CAA?

Accepted Answer

It is a self-declared statement by the remote pilot confirming they have practiced and are competent to fly in A2 conditions.

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It must consist of at least 2 hours of logged flight time in the specific operational conditions of the A2 category.

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It must be conducted at a Recognised Assessment Entity (RAE) under the supervision of an examiner.

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It requires the remote pilot to submit video evidence of specific manoeuvres to the CAA for review.

Question 4

A pilot with an A2 CofC plans to use a 1.2 kg C2-class drone to photograph a property. The property is located in a suburban housing estate with multiple residential homes, gardens, and a small park. According to UK CAA regulations (CAP 722), how would this operational environment most likely be classified?

Accepted Answer

A congested area.

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A controlled traffic region (CTR).

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An uninvolved area, safe for all operations.

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A restricted flying zone.

Question 5

Under the Air Navigation Order (ANO), who holds the ultimate legal responsibility for ensuring that a UAS is airworthy and fit for the intended flight before it is operated in the A2 Open Category?

Accepted Answer

The remote pilot in command.

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The manufacturer of the UAS.

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The owner of the UAS.

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The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).

Question 6

A remote pilot is planning an A2 operation in an urban park on a weekday. Which of the following is the most effective *operational* mitigation they could implement to reduce the ground risk to uninvolved people?

Accepted Answer

Conducting the flight in the early morning when the park is least likely to be busy.

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Using a drone with a C2 class marking.

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Attaching high-visibility strobing lights to the drone.

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Flying at the maximum permitted altitude of 120 metres.