GVC Flight Planning and Navigation

Question 1

When planning a commercial UAS flight in the UK, which source should a remote pilot consult for active airspace restrictions and NOTAMs?

Accepted Answer

NATS Drone Assist app or the UK AIS website

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Local council planning department

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The Met Office website only

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Google Maps satellite view

Question 2

What is the purpose of a site survey before conducting a commercial UAS operation?

Accepted Answer

To identify hazards, assess the operating environment, and determine suitable take-off and landing areas

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To check the mobile phone signal strength for live streaming

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To negotiate land access fees with the property owner

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To test the drone's maximum speed in the area

Question 3

What is the 'Flight Restriction Zone' (FRZ) around a UK aerodrome?

Accepted Answer

A defined zone around an aerodrome where drone flights require permission from the air traffic control unit

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An area where all drone flights are permanently banned

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A 1 km radius circle where only military drones may operate

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A zone that only applies to drones above 50 kg

Question 4

Which coordinate reference system is most commonly used for UAS flight planning and navigation in the UK?

Accepted Answer

WGS84 (World Geodetic System 1984)

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British National Grid (OSGB36) only

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UTM Zone 30N exclusively

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Maidenhead Locator System

Question 5

When planning a UAS flight, what is the significance of 'magnetic declination'?

Accepted Answer

It is the angular difference between true north and magnetic north, affecting compass-based navigation

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It determines the battery discharge rate

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It only affects flights above 500 metres

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It measures the signal strength between the controller and the drone

Question 6

What information would you expect to find in a NOTAM that is relevant to UAS flight planning?

Accepted Answer

Temporary airspace restrictions, military exercises, or aerial events that affect the planned route

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Weather forecasts for the next 7 days

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Insurance requirements for the specific flight

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The names of other drone operators in the area