GVC Emergency and Contingency Procedures

Question 1

What is the difference between a 'contingency procedure' and an 'emergency procedure' in UAS operations?

Accepted Answer

A contingency procedure addresses abnormal situations to prevent an emergency; an emergency procedure addresses situations where safety is directly at risk

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They are the same thing with different names

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Contingency procedures are for equipment issues; emergency procedures are for weather only

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Emergency procedures are optional; contingency procedures are mandatory

Question 2

What is a 'flyaway' and what should the remote pilot do if one occurs?

Accepted Answer

An uncontrolled departure of the UAS from the operational area — activate emergency procedures, warn people, and notify the CAA

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A planned long-range flight — continue monitoring on the map

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A feature that automatically returns the drone to home — do nothing

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A marketing term for autonomous flight modes

Question 3

What action should a remote pilot take upon experiencing a complete loss of the command and control (C2) link?

Accepted Answer

Follow the pre-programmed lost-link procedure, which typically commands the UAS to return to home, loiter, or land

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Immediately call the police

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Wait indefinitely for the link to restore

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Attempt to chase the drone on foot

Question 4

Under UK regulations, which occurrences involving UAS must be reported to the CAA as mandatory occurrence reports (MORs)?

Accepted Answer

Any occurrence that endangers or could endanger the safety of an aircraft, including near-misses, flyaways, injuries, and damage to third-party property

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Only crashes that cause injury to persons

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Only events that make the national news

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Only events involving drones over 25 kg

Question 5

What is the recommended action if a UAS experiences a critical battery warning during flight?

Accepted Answer

Immediately initiate a controlled landing at the nearest safe location within the operational area

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Continue the mission to completion to avoid wasting the flight

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Climb to maximum altitude to extend glide range

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Switch off all cameras to conserve power and continue flying

Question 6

Why should remote pilots brief all crew members on emergency procedures before each flight?

Accepted Answer

To ensure everyone knows their role in an emergency, enabling coordinated and effective response

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It is a polite courtesy but has no operational significance

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It is only necessary for flights over populated areas

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Crew briefings are only required for drones over 20 kg