A2 CofC Operational Procedures

Question 1

Before conducting a flight under the A2 subcategory, what must the remote pilot complete?

Accepted Answer

A documented pre-flight risk assessment including site survey

Answer

A2 CofC holders must conduct a pre-flight risk assessment before every flight. This includes a thorough site survey to identify hazards, assess the area for uninvolved people, check airspace restrictions, and evaluate weather conditions.

Question 2

What does VLOS (Visual Line of Sight) mean for a drone operation in the UK Open category?

Accepted Answer

The remote pilot must be able to see the drone unaided (except corrective lenses) at all times to monitor its flight path and avoid collisions

Answer

VLOS means the remote pilot can see the drone with their own eyes (corrective lenses are permitted) at all times during the flight, without relying on binoculars, monitors, or other visual aids, to maintain situational awareness and avoid collisions.

Question 3

When flying in the A2 subcategory, what is the minimum horizontal distance that must be maintained from uninvolved people with a C2 class drone at full speed?

Accepted Answer

30 metres

Answer

With a C2 class marked drone operating in the A2 subcategory, the remote pilot must maintain a minimum horizontal distance of 30 metres from uninvolved people. This can be reduced to 5 metres if the drone is in low-speed mode (max 3 m/s).

Question 4

What is the role of an observer during a UK drone operation?

Accepted Answer

To maintain visual line of sight with the drone and communicate hazards to the remote pilot

Answer

An observer assists the remote pilot by helping to maintain awareness of the drone and its surroundings. They scan for hazards and communicate relevant information to the pilot, but they do not take control of the drone.

Question 5

What should a remote pilot do if they lose visual contact with their drone during an Open category flight?

Accepted Answer

Initiate the return-to-home function or land the drone as soon as safely possible

Answer

If VLOS is lost, the remote pilot must take immediate action to regain sight of the drone or land it safely. Continuing to fly without visual contact violates Open category requirements and poses a safety risk to other airspace users.

A2 CofC Drone Practice Test

A2 CofC Drone Practice Test

A2 CofC Operational Procedures