Operational Procedures Flashcards
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When conducting a site survey before a drone flight, which of the following should be assessed?
Answer: Nearby obstacles, public access points, emergency landing areas, and proximity to sensitive sites
A site survey must assess physical hazards (buildings, trees, power lines, cranes), public access points where uninvolved people may appear, emergency landing options, proximity to aerodromes or restricted areas, and any sensitive locations (schools, hospitals, prisons).
In the A2 subcategory, at what maximum ground speed can a C2 drone be flown to reduce the minimum distance to uninvolved people to 5 metres?
Answer: 3 m/s
When a C2-marked drone is operated in its low-speed mode (maximum 3 m/s), the minimum horizontal distance from uninvolved people can be reduced from 30 metres to 5 metres. This is because the reduced kinetic energy lowers the risk of injury.
What is the primary purpose of a pre-flight checklist for a drone operation?
Answer: To systematically verify the drone, controller, environment, and pilot readiness before flight
A pre-flight checklist ensures that all critical items are systematically checked before flight, including drone condition, battery levels, controller link, propeller security, firmware status, GPS lock, environmental conditions, and pilot fitness to fly.
Under UK regulations, can a drone be flown at night in the Open category?
Answer: Yes, but only with specific lighting fitted to the drone and additional risk assessment
Night flying in the Open category is permitted under UK CAA regulations provided the drone is equipped with appropriate lighting to maintain VLOS, and the pilot has conducted an adequate risk assessment addressing the additional hazards of night operations.
What action should a remote pilot take if uninvolved people unexpectedly enter the area during an A2 flight?
Answer: Move the drone away from the uninvolved people or land if safe separation cannot be maintained
The remote pilot must dynamically manage the distance from uninvolved people throughout the flight. If people enter the operating area and minimum distances cannot be maintained, the pilot should reposition the drone or land to ensure safety.
What does the term 'fail-safe' mean in the context of drone operations?
Answer: An automated function that activates when the drone loses signal with the controller, such as return-to-home or auto-land
A fail-safe is a pre-programmed automated response that activates when certain failure conditions occur, such as loss of control link. Common fail-safe actions include return-to-home (RTH), hover in place, or auto-land. Pilots must configure and test fail-safes before flight.