DRONE BASICS
What does UAV stand for?
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
Who flies the drone?
Pilot
Which part spins to lift the drone?
Propeller
Which vocabulary word means protecting yourself, others, and the equipment?
Spell the vocab word for the part of a drone that lifts it off the ground.
P-R-O-P-E-L-L-E-R
What is a drone?
A flying robot or unmanned aircraft controlled remotely.
Who watches the drone and helps guide the pilot?
Scout
Motor
TRUE OR FALSE: You should always check your drone before flying
TRUE
Name all five drone parts in under 15 seconds
Frame, Motor, Propeller, Battery, Controller
What does LOS stand for?
Line of Sight
Who repairs and prepares the drone before flight?
Technician (Tech)
Which part gives the drone electricity?
Battery
Why is battery safety important?
A damaged or low battery can cause the drone to crash.
Name all three team roles in order
Pilot, Scout, Technician (Tech)
Why is LOS important?
It allows the pilot to safely see and control the drone.
Which team member communicates hazards to the pilot?
Scout
Which part holds all the drone components together?
Frame
What should the Pilot always maintain while flying?
Line of Sight (LOS)
Identify these drone parts. First team to correctly identify TEN (10) PARTS wins!
!!!
Which vocabulary word means the handheld device used to fly the drone?
Controller (Transmitter)
Name all three Sky Racers team roles.
Pilot, Scout, Technician (Tech)
Name four drone parts from today's vocabulary
Frame, Motor, Propeller, Battery, Controller
Name three things you should check before every flight
Battery, Propellers, Frame, Controller, Flight Area