Drone Basics
What is another name for a drone?
Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)
What part of the drone supplies power?
The battery
What control makes the drone go higher or lower?
Throttle
Before flying, why is it important to inspect your drone?
To make sure it is safe to fly.
What type of business might use drones to capture pictures and videos of houses for sale?
Real estate
True or False: All drones have four propellers?
False
Name two specific parts that allows the drone to create lift.
The motors and propellers.
What control makes the drone move forward and backwards?
Pitch
What should you be aware of before flying to make sure you are allowed to operate in that location?
Airspace and any flight restrictions.
How could a drone help during a search and rescue mission?
It could search large areas quickly, provide aerial views, or help locate missing people.
Besides the aircraft itself, name me 2 other things that can be part of an Unmanned Aircraft System.
Controller, Pilot, Software, etc.
What is often called the "brain" of the drone because it helps control and stabilize the aircraft?
The flight controller
What controls makes the drone move left and right and rotate left and right?
Roll and Yaw
What does it mean to keep your drone within visual line of sight?
You should be able to see the drone with your own eyes while flying it.
How could drones help farmers?
They can inspect crops, monitor fields, collect information, or identify possible problems.
When a student says, "A drone is just the flying machine itself." Explain why that is not completely correct when talking about a UAS.
A UAS is more than a drone. It also includes the controller, operator, communication system, software, and other equipment needed to operate it.
Your drone is fully charged and connected to the controller, but one of its motors stops working. Why could this be a serious problem?
The drone may become unstable, difficult to control, or crash.
What is the difference between the motor and propellers? Do they both spin themselves and create lift?
No, the motors spin the propellers and as the propellers spin they create lift.
Name three things you should check before flying your drone.
Battery level, propellers, weather, airspace, etc.
A construction company wants to see the progress of a large building project without climbing onto the structure. How could a drone help?
A drone could take aerial photos or videos and inspect areas from above.
The Return to Home feature is an auto land function that will take over the flight controls if the drone loses connection or when on low battery. It will fly the drone and land it where it took off.
Your drone's propellers are spinning, but the drone is not lifting off the ground. Name two possible problems you would check.
Check the battery power, look for any damage, drone may be weighed down, other mechanical problems, etc.
Pitch forward using the right control stick on a controller.
You are flying your drone when you suddenly hear an airplane or helicopter nearby. What should you do?
Pick one industry or job not already mentioned today and explain how drones could be useful in that field.
Possible answers can vary.