A2 CofC - Drone Certificate of Competency UAS General Knowledge Questions and Answers

Question 1

A remote pilot checks the METAR for a nearby airfield which reads `METAR EGLL 200720Z 27015G25KT 9999 SCT025 10/07 Q1012`.
What is the primary weather-related hazard they should consider for their UAS operation?

Accepted Answer

Significant wind gusts up to 25 knots.

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A low cloud base at 2,500 feet.

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High atmospheric pressure of 1012 hPa.

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Poor visibility that is less than 10km.

Question 2

When a multirotor UAS hovers within approximately one rotor diameter of the ground, it often requires less power to maintain its altitude. What is this aerodynamic phenomenon called?

Accepted Answer

In-Ground Effect (IGE)

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Venturi Effect

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Translational Lift

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Bernoulli's Principle

Question 3

The 'IMSAFE' checklist is a self-assessment tool recommended by the CAA for pilots to determine their fitness to fly. What does the 'F' in this acronym represent?

Accepted Answer

Fatigue

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Food

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Frequency

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Flight Plan

Question 4

A remote pilot with an A2 CofC is operating a 1.5kg C2-marked drone. They are flying in a park and have NOT activated the required low-speed mode. According to UK CAA regulations, what is the absolute minimum horizontal distance they must maintain from any uninvolved people?

Accepted Answer

30 metres

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5 metres

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50 metres

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No minimum distance is required

Question 5

In the context of operational safety planning for a UAS flight, which of the following best defines the 'Contingency Volume'?

Accepted Answer

A defined volume of airspace surrounding the planned flight area where contingency procedures are initiated.

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The physical space required on the ground for the pilot and take-off/landing area.

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The airspace volume where the UAS is planned to operate under normal conditions.

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The airspace reserved exclusively for emergency services during an incident.

Question 6

The 'Return to Home' (RTH) function on a standard consumer UAS relies primarily on which technology to record its take-off location and navigate back?

Accepted Answer

Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)

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Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)

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Radio Signal Triangulation

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Barometric Pressure Sensor