Drone Operation in High Winds

Paul flies an $80,000 drone in challenging conditions with winds gusting up to 70 mph. Despite the high winds, he manages to maintain control and gather necessary data. However, the drone's battery depletes quickly, prompting a careful landing on wet sand to avoid damage. The team successfully retrieves the drone, completing their mission.

What was the main challenge faced by the drone during the operation?

• Low battery life

• High wind speeds

• Technical malfunction

• Navigation errors

What was the maximum wind speed mentioned that the drone had to handle?

• 70 knots

• 60 knots

• 54 knots

• 50 knots

Why was there pressure to make the most of the remaining time?

• The weather was getting worse

• The drone was malfunctioning

• The team needed to collect all planned data

• The drone was running out of battery

What was the consequence of the drone struggling against the wind?

• It crashed

• It used up battery faster

• It lost its direction

• It collected inaccurate data

What was the main concern when deciding where to land the drone?

• Avoiding the river

• Finding a flat surface

• Avoiding trees

• Avoiding dry sand

Why was landing on wet sand considered risky?

• The sand was too soft

• There was a risk of overshooting into the river

• The sand could damage the drone

• The sand was too hot

What was the condition of the gear in relation to water?

• Submersible

• Not waterproof

• Water-resistant

• Waterproof

What was the outcome of the landing attempt?

• The drone was damaged

• The drone crashed

• The drone landed in the river

• The drone landed successfully

What was observed from the angle of the person standing back?

• The drone was too low

• The drone was too high

• There was a bit of terrain

• The drone was off course

What was the reaction of the team after the landing?

• Celebration

• Indifference

• Concern

• Disappointment