Drone Components Quiz

Which of the following is NOT true about "pusher" props?

• The Pusher props are at the back of the drone.

• Better Pusher props are made of carbon fiber.

• Pusher props are contra-rotating props.

• Opposite pitch gives updraft.

Which of the following is the ONLY TRUE statement?

• Older model drones use a brushless electric "outrunner" type motor.

• Tractor propellors are at the back of the drone.

• More efficient motors save battery life.

• The best drones don't have landing gear.

Which one of the following is false?

• Many long distance fixed-wing drones don't have landing gear.

• Shorter booms decrease maneuverability.

• Most drones are not waterproof.

• The DJI Inspire 1 drone uses a new sinusoidal drive electronic speed controller, ESC.

Which of the following questions is true? The flight controller

• interprets input from the GPS module.

• regulates motor speed to conserve energy.

• needs to be programmed by the drone owner for each flight.

• is central to the whole functioning of your drone.

Choose the two systems below that work together to provide latitude, longitude, elevation, and compass heading.

• Glonass

• GPS

• Magnetometer

• Drone Yoga

What is lidar?

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

What is waypoint navigation?

What is photogrammetry?

Match the following information.

• LiPo

• push the UAV forward

• Another name, "Rubber Ducky"

• vibration from the drone affecting the camera

• Pusher Props

• pivoting mount that rotates

• Drone Gimbal

• lithium polymer battery

• Jello Effect

• Antenna