Types of Drones
Define Single Rotor
•Single Rotor drones
•Have one main rotor and tail rotor for stability and control
List one Technical Use for Single Rotors
•Aerial LIDAR laser scan, Drone surveying, Carrying heavy payloads
In what year do we find our first piece of history aviation?
500 BC: First Kongming (Sky) Lanterns
How many drone movements are there?
4
What is the first safety tip Mr. Robo Joe mentioned to us recreational pilots?
Pass Your Trust Test
What is a rotor?
•A rotor drone is a type of aircraft that uses rotating blades to create lift and perform vertical take-off and landing (VTOL). The blades spin around a central mast, forcing air downward to create lift
List two technical uses for multirotor UAS.
•Visual Inspections, Thermal Reports, Photography & Videography, 3D Scans
In what year did we see one of the first military reconnaissance drones?
1970s: First Reconnaissance Military Drone
What is the difference between throttle ascension and throttle descension?
Throttle Ascension = up
Throttle Descension = down
Safety Tip #3
When flying drones, your maximum AGL is _______.
400 ft.
•Multiple rotors that provide lift, stability and maneuverability
List two technical uses for fixed wings UAV.
•Aerial Mapping, Drone Surveying, Forestry/Environmental Drone Surveys, Pipeline UAV Surveys, UAV Coastal Surveys, Agriculture, Inspection, Construction, Security
In 2000, what government agency made it possible to have commercial regulations for sUAS?
2000: First FAA Commercial Drone Regulations
What is the difference between rolling and yawing?
Yawing = full turns 180 360 540 720 counterclockwise and clockwise
Rolling = moving left and right not turning around
Using the FAA Drone Zone, how much does it cost to register a recreational and commercial?
5 Dollars Each
Must Answer Both
What is one con and pro for a fixed wing UAS?
Pros = cover larger and longer distances, 16 hrs of flight time, Higher altitudes, carry more weight
Cons = Expensive and needs a lot of training, most need launchers, timely processing images
List all three technical uses for VTOLS.
•Drone Delivery, LARGE MULTI-ACRE PROPERTY SURVEY, AGRICULTURAL ASSESSMENTS
1994:First Predator UAV
What is the significance of this drone?
Atomics Aeronautical Systems, is the first unmanned aerial vehicle to use a satellite link for real-time surveillance and reconnaissance.
All of them/4
Safety Tip # 8 Do Not Fly Near Other Aircraft
Tip #8 Do Not Fly Near Other Aircraft = Drones are restricted to flying at a maximum altitude of 400 feet for an important reason: to avoid conflicts with other aircraft such as low-flying planes, helicopters, emergency vehicles, and other unexpected objects.
Must Answer All
When it comes to $$$, what two cons affect a VTOL?
•Cons = Limited Payload, Complex system with multiple engines, Have high agility [can be a bad thing sometimes], Expensive to operate and maintain, Not many commercially available
What does the S stand for when using the abbreviation V/S.T.O.L.
vertical and short takeoff and landing (V/STOL).
In 2005, what is the name of the company who made a innovative recreational/photography drone and what is the name of the drone?
•The DJI Phantom 1 is released, marking a significant milestone in the consumer drone industry.
When pitching a drone, what motors are being use to create forward movement?
The front two motors pitch downward movement
Tip #11 Do Not Fly Under the Influence
•Flying under the influence of drugs or alcohol will present very, serious problems with your ability to judge safety