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1
Q

What is the height limit for UAVs?

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400 feet above the surface of the earth

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2
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How far can you fly a drone away from you?

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You must maintain VLOS (Visual Line of Sight) and no more than 500m

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3
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What is class G airspace?

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Uncontrolled Free or Open airspace. Use “See and avoid” unless there are other restrictions (such as an FRZ)

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4
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Which class is Free or Open airspace?

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Class G

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What is an FRZ?

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Flight Restriction Zone

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What is class A, C and D airspace?

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Mandatory and procedural airspace with defined dimensions controlled by ATC

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What is an ATZ?

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Aerodrome Traffic Zone

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What are the standard dimensions of an ATZ?

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Surface to 2000ft, 2 or 2.5 Nautical miles from midpoint of longest runway and 5KM from the thresholds of runways with a 1KM width.

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9
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What should you do if you wish to fly within an ATZ?

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Contact the relevant ATC, use NATS web site or UK Military AIP web site to find out the contact details. Give 21 days notice.

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How do you operate a flying device within an FRZ?

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You must gain permission to operate within an FRZ. Use NATS web site or Military AIP web site to find contact details and use NOTAM information.

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11
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Apart from FRZ what other areas must you not fly in without permission?

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Temporary restricted area, Danger areas, Areas controlled by local Bylaws.

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12
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Which areas are protected in London with enhanced restrictions?

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R157 (Hyde Park), R158(City of London) and R159(Isle of Dogs), protected areas.

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13
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If you wish to fly in R157, R158 or R159 restricted zones how can you obtain permission?

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You need an enhanced NSF (Non Standard Flight) application on NATS website with 28 days notice

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If an area has a number prefixed with D what does this signify?

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A Danger zone

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15
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Can you fly in a danger zone?

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With permission you can have freedom to operate. Certain zones like Military firing ranges may only be in use during certain times.

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16
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What does EASA stand for?

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European Aviation Safety Agency

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17
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What does CAA stand for?

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Civil Aviation Authority

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18
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What is the name of the set of laws governing the use of Airspace in the UK?

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Air Navigation Order 2016/2020

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19
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Which section of the Air Navigation Order relates to permission for flights over or near aerodromes?

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Section 94A

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20
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Which section of the Air Navigation Order relates to Offences?

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Section 265A and 265B

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21
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Which section of the Air Navigation Order relates to registration?

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Section 265C

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22
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Which section of the Air Navigation Order relates to the minimum age for a UAV pilot?

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Section 265D

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Which section of the Air Navigation Order relates to Tethering a UAV?

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Section 265E

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24
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Which section of the Air Navigation Order relates to penalties?

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Section 265F

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25
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What is Article 241 of the Air Navigation Order?

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You must not recklessly or negligently cause or permit an aircraft to endanger any person or property

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26
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Who is the operator of a drone?

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The boss, the person who is responsible for the competence of remote pilots and ensures all staff and pilots are properly briefed. May also be the pilot.

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27
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What should the operator be familiar with and responsible for?

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The operating procedures, ensuring the the manufacturers instructions are known and followed and ensuring the UAS is suitable for the task.

28
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What should the remote pilot be familiar with and responsible for?

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They are responsible for Safety, they must be competent and fully familiar with the operating procedures.

29
Q

What is CAP 722?

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CAP 722 is the primary guidance document for the operation of unmanned aircraft systems within the UK. It is intended to assist those who are involved in all aspects of the development and operation of UAS

30
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What does UAS stand for?

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Unmanned Aerial System

31
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What are the three sets of CAA regulation categories for UAS in the UK?

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Open - Low risk to 3rd parties
Specific - Greater risk or something falling outside of Open
Certified - Equivalent risk as manned aircraft

32
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What are the three CAA regulatory subcategories of the Open category?

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A1 - Flying ‘over’ people
A2 - Flying ‘close to’ people
A3 - Flying ‘far from’ people

33
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Up to what weight can UAVs be in the A1 category?

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up to 250g

34
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Can a drone in A1 category be flown over a group of people?

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Assemblies of people must be evaluated qualitatively based on the ability of people to escape from any risk of UAS operation

35
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What are the requirements to fly a drone in the A2 category during the transitional period?

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Maximum 2KG, at least 50m from uninvolved people. Not over the top of uninvolved people at any height. Remote pilot must have passed A2 Certificate of Competency

36
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What are the requirements to fly a drone in the A2 category after the transitional period?

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Drone must be C2 certified weigh less than 4KG, at least 30m from uninvolved people, or 5m if in “low speed” mode. Not over top of uninvolved people at any height.

37
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What is the closest you can fly to uninvolved people in the A3 category?

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150M horizontally

38
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What do you need to fly in the Certified Category?

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Must have a GVC (General Visual Line of sight Certificate) and hold an Operations Authorisation with Operations Manual

39
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What do you need in order to fly with First Person View?

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You need a UA Observer to assist with looking out and to provide clear instruction for avoidance

40
Q

What is the minimum distance you can fly from vehicles, vessels or structures?

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There is no specific minimum distance, but you should be aware of nuisance, safety and privacy laws and regulations.

41
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If you intend to fly closer than recommended distances with involved persons what should you ensure?

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Obtain permission, give instruction. Written is best.

42
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What steps should be taken when night flying?

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Perform a daylight Recce. Ensure any obstacles are sufficiently illuminated. Ensure take off and landing areas are well lit. Maintain VLOS.

43
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What is the 1:1 rule?

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For every meter high your drone is, maintain a meter further distance from an uninvolved person.

44
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Do you require permission to fly over private land?

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Trespassing rules do not apply to airspace, permission is not required. There may be privacy issues and laws relating to photography, it is recommended always to obtain permission if possible.

45
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What should you do in the event of an aircraft near-miss?

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Fill in an Airprox report using ECCAIRS2

46
Q

What are the effects of hot air and high altitude?

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Little air for rotors to bite into, controls sluggish, motors speed up. Battery endurance is reduced.

47
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What are the effects of cold air?

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Reduced battery endurance, possible icing.

48
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What are the possible effects of wind?

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High wind speed can cause loss of directional control. Vertical extent affects wind speed.

49
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What are the expected conditions following a warm weather front?

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A slow moving extended band of rain, low cloud and drizzle.

50
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What are the expected conditions following a cold weather front?

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Quick moving, narrow band of heavy rain. High wind. Fly before or after a cold front.

51
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What are the expected conditions following an occluded weather front?

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Really poor weather, do not fly.

52
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What is an occluded weather front?

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Where a warm front meets a cold front.

53
Q

What kind of clouds indicate a thunderstorm?

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Cumulonimbus anvil shaped cloud

54
Q

What is the most common radio spectrum used with a UAS?

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2.4Ghz spread spectrum

55
Q

What is the Maximum Take Off Weight?

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The maximum weight a drone can carry, refer to the manufacturers instructions.

56
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Name five types of safety incident that should be reported

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Loss of control/data link
Pilot configuration errors
Crew failure/confusion
Flight programming errors
Any incident that causes injury
57
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Who should safety incidents and accidents be reported to?

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AAIB (Air Accidents Investigation Branch) if there is a serious accident
The Police
The CAA via ECCAIRS2

58
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What does ECCAIRS stand for?

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The European Coordination Centre for Accident and Incident Reporting Systems

59
Q

Which drones need to be registered with the CAA?

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All drones including those below 250g if they are fitted with a camera. All drones above 250g with or without a camera.

60
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What are the alcohol limits when flying or acting as an observer?

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You should not do this under the influence of alcohol. No limits are specified but the driving limits are considered a sensible indication:-
Micrograms per 100 millilitres of breath 35
Micrograms per 100 millilitres of blood 80
Micrograms per 100 millilitres of urine 107

61
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What is the minimum age of a pilot flying in the Open category?

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12 years old

62
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What is the minimum age of a pilot flying in the Specific category?

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14 years old

63
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What is the minimum age of an UAS operator?

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18 years old

64
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For a tethered UAS what is the maximum weight allowed to fly in the A3 subcategory?

65
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Which category can a tethered UAS of weight less than 250g fly in?

66
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What is the maximum length of a tether allowed without specific permission from the CAA?

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