UAV
What does UAV stand for?
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
Who is most responsible when it comes to operating a UAV?
Pilot in Command PIC
Before you ascend a drone into the airspace, what should you complete prior to flying?
A Preflight Checklist
What was one major reason police forces started to incorporate UAVs into their system?
What does FPV stand for?
First Person View
What does the "s" represent in sUAS? Also, what is the maximum weight for a sUAS drone?
Small /.55 lbs
If you want to go against the rules of flying recreationally or commercially, you must submit a ________________.
Waiver
What are Reconnaissance drones?
Reconnaissance drones are classified as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). These are characterized, among other things, by the fact that they are equipped with powerful cameras (HD or infrared) and the control is fully or semi-autonomous from a safe distance.
What is the name of the UAV police drone that is capable of flipping itself over after crashing?
Brinc Lemur 2
What drove movements category does yaw belong too?
Rotational Movements
UAVs can be controlled remotely or fly ____________.
autonomously
Why are UAVs becoming more popular amongst farmers?
UAVs are popular because they are affordable, easy to use, low maintenance, and can hover.
Why is aerial surveillance so important when in the military?
UAVS help with search and rescue, finding targets, locating danger, capturing intel or ISTAR
By the end of 2016, how many police departments were using UAVs? [exact number only]
167
Define Multicopter
A rotorcraft with more than two propellers
What is the difference between a recreational UAV and a commercial UAV?
Recreational = fun/TRUST
Commercial = Money/business/part 107
How do UAV's help with Irrigation Management?
UAVs can help farmers apply the right amount of water to their crops at the right time and location.
How do thermal images help the military when capturing aerial surveillance?
Identifying objects - Thermal imaging can help identify objects in the dark or smoke
Surveillance - Thermal imaging can be used for long-range surveillance because it's not affected by changes in light
Which private industry uses UAV drones the least [according to the chart from our slides]
Statewide Agencies
Define Angle of Trajectory
the angle at which an object is launched or projected in relation to a horizontal plane, essentially determining the path it will follow during its flight, also known as its trajectory
What is the biggest use of UAVs for a variety of fields?
Aerial Surveillance
What is the name of one of the civilian commercial drones I showed you in class?
DJI Matrice 600
Freefly Alta 8 Pro
What date did the Boeing Insitu RQ-21 Blackjack first takeoff into the air [correct date only]
First flight = 28 July 2012
By 2025, what is the projected % that UAV usage will increase by?
300%
Define Degrees Circle
in the context of drones, it typically means the full 360-degree view that a drone camera can capture while circling around a subject, allowing for a complete perspective of the area around the point of interest