A2 CofC UK Drone Regulations & Legislation

Question 1

Which primary piece of UK legislation governs drone operations in UK airspace?

Accepted Answer

The Air Navigation Order (ANO) 2016

Answer

The Civil Aviation Act 1982 only

Answer

The Drone Safety Act 2019

Answer

The Transport Act 2000

Question 2

What is the maximum take-off mass (MTOM) threshold below which a drone is classified as an unmanned aircraft in the UK open category without special requirements for class marking?

Accepted Answer

250 g

Answer

500 g

Answer

1 kg

Answer

2 kg

Question 3

Under UK CAA rules, at what age can a person legally fly a drone in the open category without supervision?

Accepted Answer

16 years old

Answer

18 years old

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14 years old

Answer

12 years old

Question 4

CAA publication CAP722 primarily covers which aspect of drone operations?

Accepted Answer

Unmanned Aircraft System Operations in UK Airspace

Answer

Pilot medical certification standards

Answer

Air traffic control procedures

Answer

Airport security requirements

Question 5

Which organisation is responsible for issuing the A2 Certificate of Competency (A2 CofC) in the UK?

Accepted Answer

CAA-approved National Qualified Entities (NQEs)

Answer

The Civil Aviation Authority directly

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The Department for Transport

Answer

NATS (National Air Traffic Services)

Question 6

What does the A2 CofC qualification specifically permit a drone operator to do that a basic open category flyer cannot?

Accepted Answer

Fly a C2-class drone as close as 30 m horizontally to uninvolved persons

Answer

Fly beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS)

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Operate drones over 25 kg

Answer

Fly in class A restricted airspace