UAS Knowledge Quiz

An Autonomous Uncrewed Aircraft System has which of the following features?

• A directional antenna

• A low level of autonomy

• An internal ground control station

• Requires no human intervention

True or False. A Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) has lower levels of autonomy than an Autonomous Uncrewed Aircraft System.

• True

• False

Which of the following are core components of all remotely piloted aircraft systems? (Select all that apply)

• Control Station

• Support Equipment

• Separate Launch and Recovery System

• Payload

What is the primary role of the human in a remotely piloted aircraft system?

• They monitor the health and status of the system

• They are responsible for the safety and reliability of the system

• They control the flight path during autonomous missions

• They control the payload’s movements and operation during flight

Which of the following is NOT a Civil Aviation Authority responsible for regulating UAS?

• EASA

• FAA

• ASTM

• CASA

Which of the following are classification systems used for regulating UAS? (Select all that apply)

• Gross Takeoff Weight

• Kinetic Energy

• Number of powerplants

• Size of the air vehicle

True or False. Beyond Visual Line of Sight and Beyond Line of Sight are the same.

• True

• False

Beyond Line-of-Sight Operations require which of the following? (Select all that apply)

• A daisy chain of visual observers

• A TRUST Certificate

• Alternative means of complying with ‘see and avoid’ requirements

• Multiple data links

When are remotely piloted aircraft systems considered a favorable alternative to conventional aircraft? (Select all that apply)

• When conducting flights that expose human pilots to more dangerous situations

• When conducting flights that transport humans between established departure and arrival points

• When conducting flights that involve exposure to hazardous environments

• When conducting flights with highly repetitive tasks

Removing the need to support a human pilot can have which of the following effects on the design process? (Select all that apply)

• Allows for lighter weight aircraft

• Reallocates space on the aircraft for fuel or payload

• Requires heavier materials for airframe construction

• Can simplify the design