Emergency Procedures Flashcards

During a flight, your UAS loses GPS signal and begins drifting. What is the FIRST corrective action you should take?

Answer: Switch to manual/attitude mode and regain control

When GPS is lost, switching to manual or attitude mode lets the pilot take direct control and stabilize the aircraft.

A UAS experiences a flyaway during flight. Which action is least appropriate?

Answer: Chase after the UAS on foot while transmitting

Chasing the UAS on foot is dangerous and ineffective; focus on radio link recovery and activating failsafes instead.

Under FAA regulations, if your UAS causes a serious injury or property damage exceeding $500, you must report the incident within how many calendar days?

Answer: 10 days

FAA Part 107 requires pilots to report accidents involving serious injury or damage over $500 within 10 calendar days.

Your UAS battery reaches critically low levels mid-flight over a populated area. What is the safest course of action?

Answer: Land immediately in the nearest safe, unpopulated area

Landing immediately in the nearest safe, unpopulated area minimizes the risk of an uncontrolled crash in a populated zone.

What does a UAS 'failsafe' Return-to-Home (RTH) function do when triggered?

Answer: Returns the UAS to the recorded home point and lands

RTH automatically navigates the UAS back to its recorded home point and performs an automated landing.

Which pre-flight action is most critical for preventing in-flight emergencies related to battery failure?

Answer: Checking battery cell voltage and charge level

Verifying battery cell voltage and full charge before flight prevents mid-flight power failures.

You observe your UAS vibrating abnormally during hover. The most likely cause and immediate action is:

Answer: Damaged or unbalanced propeller — land immediately and inspect

Abnormal vibration during hover typically indicates a damaged or unbalanced propeller, requiring immediate landing and inspection.