UAS Emergency Procedures 5

Question 1

A UAS pilot notices the aircraft drifting consistently in one direction despite stick inputs. This is most likely caused by:

Accepted Answer

Incorrect control surface trim or IMU calibration error

Answer

Consistent directional drift despite stick inputs usually indicates a trim imbalance or an IMU calibration error.

Question 2

When operating a UAS over a moving vehicle during an emergency response scenario, what must the remote pilot ensure above all?

Accepted Answer

A waiver has been obtained and safety protocols are strictly followed

Answer

Operations over moving vehicles generally require a Part 107 waiver and adherence to strict safety protocols to protect people on the ground.

Question 3

What is the correct procedure if a UAS remote pilot becomes incapacitated during a flight?

Accepted Answer

The visual observer should activate the failsafe and notify emergency services

Answer

The visual observer should activate available failsafes and notify emergency services; only a certificated remote pilot may legally operate the controls.

Question 4

Which communication action should a remote pilot take when operating near an airport and an emergency develops?

Accepted Answer

Contact the appropriate ATC facility on the published frequency and report the emergency

Answer

Contacting ATC on the published frequency informs them of the emergency so they can coordinate manned traffic and provide assistance.

Question 5

A pilot is flying a UAS and notices the video feed freezes but controls still respond. What does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

Partial link failure — video downlink degraded while control uplink is still active

Answer

A frozen video feed with responsive controls indicates the video downlink has degraded while the control uplink remains functional.

(UAS) Unmanned Aircraft Systems Certified Practice Test

(UAS) Unmanned Aircraft Systems Certified Practice Test

UAS Emergency Procedures 5