Drone Basics
Which part of the drone acts as its brain?
Flight Controller
What is airspace?
The sky divided into different areas with different flying rules.
What does FAA stand for?
Federal Aviation Administration
Should you fly a drone with a low battery?
No
Which type of drone would firefighters use to locate hot spots inside a burning building?
A drone with a thermal camera
What part of the drone spins to generate lift?
Propellers
Which airspace surrounds large, busy airports like JFK, LGA, and EWR?
Class B
What is the difference between the TRUST Certificate and Part 107?
TRUST is for recreational flying; Part 107 is for commercial (paid) drone operations.
True or False:
It is safe to fly over a crowded concert.
False
Which sensor helps find a missing hiker at night?
Thermal camera
Give two reasons as to why a frame for a drone is important.
holds all of the drone's components together and provides strength and protection
Which class of airspace do most recreational drones fly in?
Class G
What is the maximum altitude most recreational drones can fly?
400 feet
Why shouldn't you fly near an airport without authorization?
Because aircraft are taking off and landing, making it dangerous.
A utility company wants to inspect damaged power lines after a storm. Which drone equipment would be most useful?
HD camera and thermal camera
What does UAV stand for?
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
Name two airspace classes that surround airports with control towers.
Class B, C, and/or D
What FAA certification is generally required for paid drone jobs?
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
Why must pilots keep their drone within visual line of sight?
To safely avoid obstacles, other aircraft, and maintain control.
A drone is inspecting a damaged bridge. What information should it collect?
Cracks, structural damage, measurements, and images of the bridge.
Name at least 5 parts of a drone and explain what each one does.
Propellers, Frame, Battery, Flight Controller, GPS, Camera, Motors
Which airspace class is not used in the United States?
Class F
What certificate should recreational drone pilots complete and what does each letter stand for?
TRUST (The Recreational UAS Safety Test) Certificate
Name four drone safety rules.
Stay below 400 ft, Keep drone in sight, Avoid airports, Don't fly over crowds, Check weather, Check battery, Respect privacy, Inspect the drone before flying
Your drone is helping after a flood. Name three pieces of equipment or sensors you would use and explain why.
Thermal camera (find people), GPS (location), HD camera (damage assessment), Loudspeaker (communicate), Spotlight (night operations)