Engineering
A type of motor notable for its brush-less operation.
What is a Brushless Motor?
The left-right or right-left turning of a drone in one spot.
What is Yaw?
The governmental organization responsible for control of the airspace.
What is the Federal Aviation Administration?
A drone brand known for their wide range of drone solutions and market penetration.
What is DJI?
An annual event for public safety agencies working with drones held every January at the Indianapolis Fairgrounds.
What is the UAV Skills Camp?
The component which generates lift.
What is a Propeller?
A safety function through which the drone automatically lands itself at its takeoff point.
What is Return to Home?
The FAA's zone for all things drone.
What is the FAADroneZone?
A boat built by this inventor was one of the first demonstrations of radio control.
Who is Nikola Tesla?
Viewing from the drone's perspective.
What is First Person View?
Two common radio frequencies which drones communicate on.
What is 2.4 and 5.8 GHz?
A non-optical sensor used to determine distance across a usual range of approximately 0-4 meters.
What is an Ultrasonic Sensor?
400'
What is the maximum altitude above ground level you are permitted to fly?
(without authorization or waiver)
The Mars Helicopter, notable for being the first aircraft to achieve flight on another planet.
What is Ingenuity?
An annual "celebration" promoted by the FAA, which has been shortened from a week to a day in late April.
What is Drone Safety Day?
An electrically conductive material, also known to block radio frequency signals.
What is Carbon Fiber?
Three statute miles.
What is the minimum range for Anti-Collision Lighting to be visible?
OR
What is the minimum visibility within which one can operate a UAS?
500'
What is the minimum distance from a cloud base you are permitted to fly?
A propeller-driven US military surveillance drone, which was later modified to carry ordinance.
What is the RQ-1/MQ-1 Predator?
GPS.
What is the positioning and navigation system used by most drones?
Measures the rate of roll.
What is a Gyroscope?
.55 lbs, no lacerating parts, and must be compliant with Remote ID.
What are the requirements for Category 1 Operations Over People?
The FAA program for aiding public safety agencies.
What is the Law Enforcement Assistance Program?
Known for its early adoption as a drone for law enforcement use, preceding even many FAA regulations on drone use.
What is the Draganflyer?
4.2V
What is the voltage of a fully charged Li-Po (or Li-Ion) Cell?