UAS Safety Protocols 4

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Anti-collision lighting visible for at least 3 statute miles

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A strobe light visible for at least 1 statute mile

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A green position light on the nose

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Standard NAV lights identical to manned aircraft

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Ground the aircraft until the damaged component is repaired or replaced

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Log the damage and monitor it during the next three flights

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Perform a low-altitude hover test to confirm structural integrity

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Reduce maximum speed by 20% and continue operations

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

100 mph (87 knots)

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55 knots

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87 knots

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100 knots

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Invulnerability — believing that accidents only happen to other pilots

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Conducting a thorough preflight checklist

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Requesting a weather briefing before flight

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Yielding right-of-way to manned aircraft

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Fly at the maximum 400-foot AGL ceiling to clear all obstacles

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Rely solely on the drone's barometric altimeter for obstacle clearance

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Increase speed to reduce exposure time near unknown obstacles

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

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The VO can assume remote PIC duties if the pilot becomes incapacitated

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The VO is responsible for all ATC communications during the flight

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The VO can authorize flight in controlled airspace on behalf of ATC

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

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

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Attempt to fly the drone to an unpopulated area even if it increases risk to bystanders

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Activate the return-to-home feature regardless of obstacles below

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Cut all power immediately to prevent fire upon impact