A2 CofC Emergency Procedures 2

Question 1

What should be included in a drone operator's emergency response plan?

Accepted Answer

Procedures for loss of control link, battery failure, injury to persons, fly-away, and contact details for emergency services

Answer

An emergency response plan should cover all foreseeable emergency scenarios including loss of control, battery failure, collision, fly-away, injury, and property damage. It should include emergency service contact numbers, first aid provisions, and notification procedures.

Question 2

If a drone crashes into private property and causes damage, what are the pilot's legal obligations?

Accepted Answer

Recover the drone, report the damage to the property owner, exchange details, and report to insurers and the CAA if appropriate

Answer

The pilot has legal obligations similar to a road traffic incident: they must make reasonable efforts to contact the property owner, exchange details, report to their insurer, and file a report with the CAA if the incident meets reporting thresholds.

Question 3

What is the recommended action if a drone's motor begins to sound abnormal during flight?

Accepted Answer

Land immediately at the nearest safe location and inspect the motor before further flight

Answer

Abnormal motor sounds can indicate bearing failure, propeller damage, FOD ingestion, or electrical issues. Any of these could lead to sudden motor failure. The prudent action is to land immediately and conduct a thorough inspection before resuming operations.

Question 4

How should a drone pilot respond if they observe a manned aircraft approaching their operating area?

Accepted Answer

Immediately descend and move the drone away from the approaching aircraft's path

Answer

Drones must always give way to manned aircraft. The pilot should immediately reduce altitude and move the drone clear of the manned aircraft's flight path. Under UK regulations, drones must never be flown in a way that creates a collision hazard with manned aircraft.

Question 5

What is the primary risk of continuing to fly a drone with a swollen or damaged LiPo battery?

Accepted Answer

Risk of thermal runaway leading to fire or explosion

Answer

A swollen or damaged LiPo (Lithium Polymer) battery is at risk of thermal runaway, which can cause the battery to catch fire, emit toxic fumes, or explode. A damaged LiPo should never be used and must be disposed of safely at a battery recycling point.

A2 CofC Drone Practice Test

A2 CofC Drone Practice Test

A2 CofC Emergency Procedures 2