UAS Emergency Procedures 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Switch to manual/attitude mode and regain control

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Chase after the UAS on foot while transmitting

Answer

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

Question 3

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?

Accepted Answer

10 days

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Land immediately in the nearest safe, unpopulated area

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Returns the UAS to the recorded home point and lands

Answer

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

(UAS) Unmanned Aircraft Systems Certified Practice Test

(UAS) Unmanned Aircraft Systems Certified Practice Test

UAS Emergency Procedures 2