Emergency Procedures Flashcards
What 4 things cause lost link?
Poor GPS, Frequency Interference, Inflight Fire, Control Link interruption
What is this called?
“An interruption or lost of the control ink between the control station and the unmanned aircraft, preventing control of the aircraft. as a result, the unmanned aircraft performs pre-set lost link procedures.”
Lost Link per the FAA
Is “Lost Link” an emergency?
No
Is a “Fly Away” an emergency?
Yes
What are some pre-set lost link procedures?
Drone remains airborne in a predictable/planned maneuver, allowing time to re-establish the comm link; auto lands (if avail) after certain amount of time; terminates flight when the source is depleted
If a flyaway occurs in airspace that requires authorization, what should you do?
Notify ATC as outlined in the authorization
True or False
UAS Fires are an Emergency?
True
Do you have to notify the ATC for a drone fire?
Yes
Lithium Metal and Lithium Ion Batteries are
Highly Flammable; Capable of self-ignition when battery short circuits or is overcharged, heated to extreme temperatures, mishandled or otherwise defective; Subject to thermal runaway
What is a high cause of UAS fires?
Counterfeit Batteries
True or False
You can prevent battery fires by keeping batteries separate, not allowing batteries to come in contact with metal objects (coins, keys, etc) and protecting batteries by not allowing crushing, puncturing or applying pressure
True
How many days do you have to report an accident?
10 days
When must you report an accident to the FAA?
Serious Injury to person or loss of consciousness (requires hospitalization, but injury is fully reversible including but not limited to head trauma, broken bones, lacerations that require stitches; damage to property other than drone if cost greater than $500
What is the FSDO?
Flight Standards District Office
How shall reports be filed for accidents?
Electronically on FAA site or by phone to appropriate FAA regional operations center or FSDO
