Applications and Use Cases Flashcards
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Which UAS application is most commonly used for monitoring crop health across large agricultural fields?
Answer: Multispectral imaging
Multispectral imaging captures wavelengths beyond visible light to reveal plant stress, disease, and nutrient deficiencies not visible to the naked eye.
A utility company wants to inspect power lines in a remote, rugged area. Which UAS capability makes this task safer than traditional methods?
Answer: Elimination of the need for human workers to climb structures
UAS can inspect elevated infrastructure like power lines without requiring human workers to climb dangerous structures, significantly reducing injury risk.
When using UAS for search and rescue operations, which sensor provides the greatest advantage for locating missing persons at night?
Answer: Thermal infrared camera
Thermal infrared cameras detect body heat signatures, enabling operators to locate people in darkness or through light vegetation.
A construction company uses UAS to track project progress over time. What type of deliverable is most useful for comparing site conditions across multiple survey dates?
Answer: Time-lapse orthomosaic comparisons
Time-lapse orthomosaic comparisons allow construction managers to overlay georeferenced maps from different dates and measure progress quantitatively.
Which UAS application involves deploying drones to release beneficial insects or apply targeted treatments to specific crop zones?
Answer: Precision agriculture spraying
Precision agriculture spraying uses UAS to apply pesticides, herbicides, or beneficial organisms at exact locations, reducing chemical use and increasing efficiency.
In filmmaking, what term describes the regulatory authorization that allows a production company to fly a UAS beyond standard Part 107 limitations?
Answer: COA (Certificate of Waiver or Authorization)
A Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) is issued by the FAA to allow operations that deviate from standard rules, commonly sought by film productions for BVLOS or flying over people.
Real estate photography using UAS is regulated under FAA Part 107. Which of the following real estate UAS flights would require a waiver?
Answer: Flying over a moving crowd of people attending an open house
Flying over moving people not directly involved in the operation is prohibited under standard Part 107 rules and requires a waiver.