Types of RPAS (3.1.2)

What does RPAS stand for?

• Remote Piloted Aircraft System

• Radio Personal Alert System

• Rapid Processing and Analysis System

• Regional Public Access System

Which of the following is NOT included in the overall RPAS?

• Remotely piloted aircraft (RPA)

• Remote pilot station

• Command and control datalink

• Passenger cabin

According to the Manual of Standards (MOS) CASA, which of the following is a category of RPA?

• Aeroplane

• Submarine

• Car

• Bicycle

Airship (engine powered and ‘lighter than air’ – often filled with a buoyant gas that allows it to ‘float’ in the air. A blimp is an example of an _______.

• airship

• airplane

• submarine

• helicopter

What is the weight limit for a Micro RPA?

Fill in the blank: A Very small RPA weighs more than 250 grams, and less than ___ kilograms.

• 1

• 0.5

• 2

• 5

Which RPA weight class requires neither ReOC nor RePL authorisations?

Fill in the blank: A Small RPA weighs at least 2 kilograms, and less than ___ kilograms.

• 3

• 5

• 10

• 15

What is the maximum weight for a Medium RPA?

What is required for small RPA operations that do not comply with both the SOCs and landholder rules?