A2 CofC Operational Procedures 2

Question 1

When conducting a site survey before a drone flight, which of the following should be assessed?

Accepted Answer

Nearby obstacles, public access points, emergency landing areas, and proximity to sensitive sites

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Only the weather forecast for the flight window

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The availability of mobile phone signal for live streaming

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Whether the site has parking facilities for the pilot

Question 2

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?

Accepted Answer

3 m/s

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5 m/s

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10 m/s

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The speed does not affect the minimum distance

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a pre-flight checklist for a drone operation?

Accepted Answer

To systematically verify the drone, controller, environment, and pilot readiness before flight

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To satisfy insurance requirements only

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To demonstrate competency to bystanders

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To calculate the maximum flight range

Question 4

Under UK regulations, can a drone be flown at night in the Open category?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but only with specific lighting fitted to the drone and additional risk assessment

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No, night flying is prohibited in all circumstances in the Open category

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Yes, without any additional requirements

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Only with an Operational Authorisation from the CAA

Question 5

What action should a remote pilot take if uninvolved people unexpectedly enter the area during an A2 flight?

Accepted Answer

Move the drone away from the uninvolved people or land if safe separation cannot be maintained

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Continue the flight as normal since the area was clear at take-off

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Immediately increase altitude to maximum permitted height

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Radio the people on a common frequency to warn them

Question 6

What does the term 'fail-safe' mean in the context of drone operations?

Accepted Answer

An automated function that activates when the drone loses signal with the controller, such as return-to-home or auto-land

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A marketing term used by drone manufacturers to guarantee crash-proof drones

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A manual override that the observer can trigger

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The drone's ability to fly indefinitely without battery