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Safety Protocols Flashcards

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  1. Under Part 107, nighttime UAS operations are permitted provided the drone is equipped with:

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

    Part 107 requires anti-collision lighting visible for at least 3 statute miles when operating at night or during civil twilight.

  2. When conducting a post-flight inspection, a remote pilot discovers a cracked propeller arm. What action must be taken?

    Answer: Ground the aircraft until the damaged component is repaired or replaced

    Structural damage to the aircraft frame compromises airworthiness; the aircraft must be grounded until fully repaired.

  3. What is the maximum groundspeed allowed for sUAS operations under Part 107?

    Answer: 100 mph (87 knots)

    Part 107 limits sUAS groundspeed to 100 mph (87 knots) under standard rules.

  4. Which of the following is an example of a hazardous attitude that can negatively impact UAS safety decisions?

    Answer: Invulnerability — believing that accidents only happen to other pilots

    Invulnerability is one of five FAA-identified hazardous attitudes that can lead pilots to underestimate risk and make unsafe decisions.

  5. A remote pilot is operating in an area with unverified obstacles. What is the safest approach to altitude management?

    Answer: Use a conservative altitude well below 400 feet AGL and verify obstacles via charts and local knowledge

    Conservative altitude selection combined with chart review and local knowledge minimizes collision risk from uncharted obstacles.

  6. What is the role of a visual observer (VO) in a UAS operation, and what are their limitations?

    Answer: The VO maintains visual contact with the UAS and alerts the pilot to hazards, but cannot simultaneously track multiple UAS

    A visual observer assists the remote PIC by maintaining sight of the UAS and reporting hazards, but one VO cannot track multiple UAS at the same time.

  7. During a commercial UAS inspection flight, a sudden mechanical failure causes the drone to descend rapidly over a populated parking lot. Which decision best reflects sound safety protocol?

    Answer: Immediately execute an emergency landing in the most sparsely populated area visible

    Directing the aircraft toward the least populated area minimizes risk of injury to uninvolved people during an emergency descent.