RPC - Remote Pilot Certificate Emergency Procedures & Accidents Questions and Answers

Question 1

During a flight over a populated area, your sUAS experiences a "flyaway" and becomes unresponsive to control inputs. What is the Remote Pilot in Command's most critical and immediate priority?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring the safety of persons and property on the ground by providing warnings if possible.

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Attempting to re-establish the control link with the aircraft.

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Notifying the client of the potential loss of the aircraft.

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Monitoring the aircraft's location and immediately reporting its flight path to ATC.

Question 2

According to 14 CFR Part 107, which of the following scenarios constitutes a "serious injury" that would mandate an accident report to the FAA?

Accepted Answer

An injury to any person resulting in a loss of consciousness.

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A minor cut to a crew member's hand that requires a bandage.

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A sprained ankle suffered by the visual observer while repositioning.

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A broken finger sustained by a non-participating person on the ground.

Question 3

Under which specific circumstance is a Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC) permitted to deviate from any rule of 14 CFR Part 107?

Accepted Answer

To respond to an in-flight emergency.

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When instructed to do so by the client for a specific shot.

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If the deviation will result in a more efficient operation.

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When operating in uncontrolled Class G airspace below 400 feet AGL.

Question 4

Which of the following events involving a small unmanned aircraft would require the Remote Pilot in Command to file an accident report with the FAA?

Accepted Answer

The sUAS collides with a building, causing $750 in damage to a window.

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The sUAS sustains $600 worth of damage after a hard landing, with no other damage or injuries.

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The sUAS loses its GPS signal, resulting in a controlled landing 500 feet away from the intended point.

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The sUAS collides with a small tree, causing $200 of damage to a branch and minor scratches to the aircraft.

Question 5

A remote pilot is programming their sUAS for a mission. What is the most commonly recommended and safest pre-programmed procedure for the aircraft to follow in the event of a lost command and control link?

Accepted Answer

Automatically initiate a return-to-home (RTH) procedure to a pre-set location.

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Immediately shut down motors and deploy a parachute.

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Continue on its last programmed flight path until the battery is depleted.

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Ascend to the maximum allowable altitude to try and re-establish the link.

Question 6

Immediately after a flight, the RPIC removes the LiPo battery from the sUAS and notices it is significantly puffed, warped, and hot to the touch. What is the most appropriate immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Place the battery in a fire-resistant container and move it to a safe, isolated outdoor location away from flammable materials.

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Attempt to cool the battery quickly by placing it in a refrigerator or freezer.

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Puncture the battery casing in a well-ventilated area to release the pressure safely.

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Immediately submerge the battery in a bucket of salt water.

During a flight over a populated area, your sUAS experiences a "flyaway" and becomes unresponsive to control inputs.What is the Remote Pilot in Command's most critical and immediate priority?

During a flight over a populated area, your sUAS experiences a "flyaway" and becomes unresponsive to control inputs.
What is the Remote Pilot in Command's most critical and immediate priority?