Drone Regulations Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a drone to be classified as a small drone under Part 107 regulations?

• The drone must have a valid registration with the FAA.

• The drone must weigh less than 55 pounds.

• The drone must be flown in a VLOS operation.

• The drone must have a wingspan of less than 5 feet.

What is the classification of drones used for educational or research purposes by a college or university under Part 107 regulations?

• Special purpose drones

• Recreational drones

• Commercial drones

Which of the following is a requirement for obtaining a remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating under Part 107 regulations?

• Having a minimum number of flight hours on a drone

• Completing a flight training program

• Passing an aeronautical knowledge test

• All of the above

What is the backbone of a sUAS?

• Frame

• Battery

• Flight Controller

• Camera

What is the typical materials used for the frame of an sUAS?

• Steel or Aluminum

• Glass or Diamond

• Carbon fiber or Plastic

• All of the above

What type of battery is typically used for an sUAS?

• Nickel-cadmium

• Alkaline

• Lead-acid

• Lithium polymer

What is torque?

• The force generated by the motors

• The twisting force generated by a spinning object

• The direction of the drone's movement

• The angle of the propellers

What happens if the torque generated by each motor is unbalanced?

• The drone loses altitude

• The drone gains altitude

• The drone spins or tilts in a certain direction

• The drone becomes more stable

What is the center of gravity?

• The point at which the weight of the drone is evenly distributed

• The angle of attack of the propellers

• The force generated by the motors

• The direction in which the drone is moving

How long could a 1500 milliamp-hour LiPo battery discharge 10 amps? Hint: consider the units in your calculations.

• 5 minutes

• 10 minutes

• 9 minutes

• 12 minutes