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Mission Planning Flashcards

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  1. A remote pilot wants to conduct a real estate photography flight in Class E airspace that extends to the surface. What authorization process should be used?

    Answer: Submit a request through the FAA LAANC system or DroneZone

    For Class E surface extensions, pilots must obtain authorization via LAANC (if available) or the FAA DroneZone portal.

  2. Which weather condition poses the greatest risk to a fixed-wing UAS during a survey mission and must be assessed during planning?

    Answer: Wind gusts exceeding the drone's maximum wind rating

    Wind gusts exceeding the UAS manufacturer's rated limit can cause loss of control or structural failure during flight.

  3. During mission planning, a pilot determines that the target area has multiple tall communication towers nearby but none are depicted on aeronautical charts. Where should the pilot look for this obstacle data?

    Answer: FAA Digital Obstacle File (DOF) and local survey data

    The FAA Digital Obstacle File and local surveys are the most comprehensive sources for unlighted or recently constructed obstacles not yet charted.

  4. A commercial drone pilot is planning a long-range mapping flight. Which flight planning parameter directly determines the number of batteries required?

    Answer: Total flight time based on area, speed, and battery endurance

    Total flight time, derived from the area to cover and the drone's airspeed and battery endurance, determines how many battery swaps are needed.

  5. When planning a nighttime UAS operation under a Part 107 waiver, which equipment requirement becomes mandatory?

    Answer: Anti-collision lighting visible for at least 3 statute miles

    14 CFR 107.29 requires UAS operating at night to have anti-collision lighting visible for at least 3 statute miles.

  6. A pilot plans a photogrammetry mission and needs 80% frontal overlap between images. Which flight planning parameter controls this overlap?

    Answer: Trigger interval or distance between photos along the flight line

    Frontal overlap is controlled by the distance (or time interval) between successive photo triggers along each flight line.

  7. A remote pilot is planning operations in a coastal area with salt air. Which maintenance consideration should be incorporated into the pre-mission checklist?

    Answer: Inspect motors and connectors for corrosion caused by salt air exposure

    Salt air accelerates corrosion on motor windings, connectors, and frame components, making pre-flight inspection critical in coastal environments.