Drones: Loading and Performance

Before each flight, the Remote PIC must ensure that

• objects carried on the sUAS are secure.

• ATC has granted clearance.

• the site supervisor has approved the flight.

You are operating a sUAS that does not have GPS or an installed ground speed limiter. How can you determine the speed you are operating?

• pilotage

• wind triangle

• dead rekoning

How can a Remote PIC determine the altitude of the terrain and structures where the flight will be conducted?

• Sectional Chart.

• Road maps.

• Manufacturer's data

To ensure that the unmanned aircraft center of gravity (CG) limits are not exceeded, follow the aircraft loading instructions specified in the

• Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM).

• Aircraft Weight and Balance Handbook

• Pilot’s Operating Handbook or UAS Flight Manual

When loading cameras or other equipment on a sUAS, mount the items in a manner that

• is visible to the Visual Observer or other crewmembers

• does not adversely affect the center of gravity

• can be easily removed without the use of tools

What could be a consequence of operating a small unmanned aircraft above its maximum allowable weight?

• Faster speed

• Shortened endurance

• Increased maneuverability

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When operating an aircraft, the Remote PIC is responsible for using

• The most current weight and balance data

• Weight and balance data from the factory

• Recent weight and balance data

Which of the following is true regarding weight and balance of small unmanned aircraft?

• CG cannot change during flight

• Lateral CG is not important to small unmanned aircraft operations

• Operations outside weight and balance limitations may result in loss of control

A UAS loaded with the most rearward center of gravity is

• more stable at slow speeds

• less stable at all speeds

• more stable at fast speeds

When operating an unmanned aircraft, the Remote PIC should consider that the load factor on the wings or rotors may be increased anytime

• the CG is shifted rearward to the aft CG limit

• the gross weight is reduced

• the aircraft is subjected to maneuvers other than straight-and-level flight