UAG Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. A Part 107 operation results in damage to a client's property. Which of the following scenarios requires the remote pilot to report the accident to the FAA? → Damage to a client's satellite dish costs $550 to repair.
2. Which of the following is a mandatory pre-flight action that the Remote Pilot in Command (PIC) must complete before every flight? → Ensure the sUAS is in a condition for safe operation through a pre-flight inspection.
3. In the context of UAS GPS navigation, what does 'autonomous loiter' or 'position hold' mode depend upon? → Continuous GPS position data combined with IMU sensor fusion
4. What is the primary reason a remote pilot in command must calculate the weight and balance of their UAS before every flight? → To comply with the manufacturer's specified limits for safe operation.
5. What is a key component of the FAA's LAANC (Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability) system? → Allows UAS operators to obtain near real-time airspace authorizations
6. When a UAS operating in GPS-assisted flight mode suddenly loses its GPS signal, what is the most likely immediate response of a standard autopilot system? → The UAS will switch to attitude/manual mode and may drift with wind
7. A UAS remote pilot notices the aircraft's GPS-based position display shows a location 50 meters from the actual position. What is the most likely cause? → Poor satellite geometry (high PDOP) or signal multipath
8. What is the primary force that opposes the weight of an unmanned aircraft in flight? → Lift
9. Which of the following is a requirement for obtaining a remote pilot certificate under Part 107? → Passing an initial aeronautical knowledge test
10. Why is it important to perform a risk assessment during UAS mission planning? → To identify potential hazards and implement mitigation measures
11. During a coordinated 60-degree banked turn, the load factor on a UAS would be approximately: → 2 Gs
12. What is geofencing in the context of UAS navigation systems? → Virtual geographic boundaries programmed to restrict UAS flight to defined areas
13. Which of the following factors must be considered when selecting a launch and recovery site for UAS operations? → Proximity to populated areas
14. Which of the following is true regarding operations in Class G airspace for a Part 107 remote pilot? → No authorization from Air Traffic Control is required.
15. What does WAAS stand for in the context of GPS navigation? → Wide Area Augmentation System
16. Which of the following scenarios involving a person on the ground would be classified as a 'serious injury', mandating an accident report to the FAA? → An injury resulting in hospitalization for more than 48 hours.
17. Which document must be available to the remote pilot during the operation of an unmanned aircraft system (UAS)? → UAS registration certificate
18. What is Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring (RAIM)? → A GPS feature that allows receivers to detect faulty satellite signals
19. How does understanding the airspace classification impact UAS mission planning? → Dictates the legal requirements and restrictions
20. Which FAA publication would a remote pilot check to learn about scheduled GPS signal outages or testing in a specific area? → NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions)
21. What is Position Dilution of Precision (PDOP) in GPS navigation? → The reduction in GPS accuracy caused by poor satellite geometry
22. GPS signal multipath error occurs when: → The GPS signal reflects off surfaces before reaching the receiver
23. What is the minimum flight visibility required for sUAS operations, as observed from the location of the control station? → 3 statute miles
24. On a VFR sectional chart, what do isogonic lines represent? → Lines connecting points of equal magnetic variation
25. Under what condition is a Remote Pilot in Command (PIC) allowed to operate a small unmanned aircraft from a moving vehicle? → When operating over a sparsely populated area.
26. What minimum number of GPS satellites must a receiver have line-of-sight to in order to calculate a three-dimensional position fix? → 4 satellites
27. What is the primary purpose of GPS waypoints in UAS mission planning? → To define predetermined geographic coordinates that guide autonomous flight paths
28. What is dead reckoning as applied to UAS navigation? → Estimating position using last known position, speed, heading, and elapsed time
29. Which weather condition must be checked prior to conducting UAS operations? → Visibility and cloud cover
30. What is the primary responsibility of the Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC) during UAS operations? → Ensuring the safety of the operation