Types of UAS
What does UAS stand for?
Unmanned Aerial System
Which type of UAS can hover in one place?
Multirotor/Single Rotor
Who oversaw the first radio-controlled 'Aerial Target' in 1917?
Captain Archibald Low
What was developed by the military, and released for civilian use in 1983?
Global Positioning System (GPS)
Define 'personal harm' in relation to UAS.
Injury affecting one’s physical or mental person
Name the three basic types of UAS
Fixed Wing, Multirotor, Single Rotor
What is the main disadvantage of fixed-wing UAS?
Needs runway/launch and recovery space
What was the name of the rail-launched aerial torpedo developed in 1917?
Kettering Bug
What 2013 consumer drone became famous for being easy to fly?
DJI Phantom 1
Give one way someone could suffer personal harm from a UAS.
Propeller injury, loss of control, stress
What does the 'System' in UAS mean?
A collection of subsystems accomplishing a task
Which type of UAS is most limited by flight time?
Multirotor
What UAV’s name inspired the use of the word 'drone'?
Queen Bee
What modern device’s sensors made UAS lighter and more reliable?
DAILY DOUBLE!!!
Cell Phones
At what damage cost must a drone-related accident be reported to the FAA?
$500
Which type of UAS most resembles a standard airplane?
Fixed Wing
Which UAS type can carry the most payload?
Single Rotor
What modern military UAV first flew in 1994?
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!
RQ-1 Predator
Name two non-military industries that use drones today.
Agriculture, Inspection, Photography, Search & Rescue, etc.
Give two examples of property damage caused by UAS.
Crashing into a house, damaging cars/trees
What is the main advantage of single rotor UAS over multirotors?
Ability to carry more weight
Name one advantage and one disadvantage of multirotor UAS.
Advantage: hover/takeoff anywhere; Disadvantage: short flight time
Which country developed the Scout and Pioneer in the 1980s?
Israel
What government agency regulates all UAS use in U.S. airspace?
FAA
Why could a drone operator face arrest or fines?
Improper operation, violating FAA rules