WHITEBOX DRONE HISTORY

A common term for an aerial vehicle that is unmanned is called a ________________.

• airbot

• drone

• roamer

• copter

The first pilotless airplane was powered by ________________.

• WIND

• ELECTRICAL SIGNALS

• STEAM

• GASOLINE

A drone is a type of UAV, which stands for ____________.

• unicopter adventure vehicle

• unmanned aerial vehicle

• undetermined aerospace vessel

• unmanned aerospace vessel

Why does a helicopter need at least two rotors?

• The vehicle would not have enough lift with just one.

• One rotor is for lift and the other rotor is for descending

• A second rotor counteracts the torque caused by the first.

• One rotor acts like an airplane rudder.

Which of the following are ways quadcopters drones are used today?

• Aerial imagery, search and rescues, transporting heavy cargo

• Early fire detection, aerial torpedoes, infrared imagining

• Hobby racing, search and rescue, aerial imagery

• All of the above

What is an emerging technology?

• Any technology that uses artificial intelligence

• Technology that is rapidly changing its applications in our society due to newly developed advancements and innovations

• Technology that has never been imagined before.

• Technology that has its origins with the airplane.

What is the purpose of the battery on a quadcopter?

• Used as a backup energy source in case fuel runs out.

• Provides power for the radio controller.

• Provides power to rotate the propellers.

• Only used on drones with lights.

What factors should be considered in quadcopter motor selection?

• Voltage that matches battery and motor amp-hours

• Amperage and weight

• Maximum revolutions per minute and torque rating.

• Power-to-weight ratio and pitch