Quiz 1 Study Flashcards
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Who was the first man to begin working with radio-controlled aircraft and when?
Archibald Low, 1917
Who was the first man to demonstrate radio for communication and set the groundwork for modern radio and transmission capabilities used in unmanned aircraft today?
Guglielmo Marconi early contributions in 1896 via the long distance wireless telegraph and first transatlantic radio signal.
What were the two aircraft during WW2 that were optionally piloted, and what were they used for?
The modified B-17s designated BQ-7s, and modified B-24s that became BQ-8s were used to deliver high quantities of explosives to to targets.
*Was the plane that Joseph Kennedy was killed in attempting to blow up a dam.
What does UAS stand for?
Unmanned Air Systems
What paradigm shift occurred in the 70s-80s that changed the ways drones were utilized?
Drones went from being expendable aircraft to recoverable and reusable.
Systems became more reliable, extending their longevity and utility.
What government entity governs all aspects of UAS operations?
the FAA
What year did the FAA initiate the Modernization and Reform act prior to 2016 that laid out a roadmap on how drone operations would function moving forward?
2012
What is the length and wingspan of a Globalhawk and what other aircraft is roughly the same size?
47.6 feet in length and 130.9 feet wingspan, Boeing 737
What two factors are the most limiting for sUAS?
limited battery life, cannot fly at night, cannot weigh more than 55lbs, and cannot fly within 5 miles of an airport (heavily restricted airspace)
UAS can fly anywhere in the National Airspace that aircraft may fly. (True/False)
False
What’s the max weight you can fly a drone with without a waiver?
55lbs
Who charges to take care of the integrity and safety of the National Airspace?
the FAA
Who has the right away when around other aircraft, unmanned or manned aircraft?
manned aircraft
What are the two types of UAS operators besides hobbyists recognized by the FAA?
public and civil aircraft operations
What are the benefits of VTOL small UAS?
combination of quadcopter takeoff versatility and airplane’s in-flight efficiency
What are you prevented from doing in a 333 exemption?
- fly beyond visual line of sight
- fly at night
- fly above 400 feet
- fly near restricted airspaces without permission
- fly a drone exceeding 55lbs without permissions
What places are you forbidden from flying your drone under a 333 exemption?
- controlled airspaces
- national security facilities
- military bases, infrastructure, national landmarks
Which two parts and regulations from the FAA’s FARs pertain to sUAS operations?
Part 101
Part 107
What are 5 public uses of UAS?
- communication
- aerial filming
- cargo transport
- environmental monitoring
- training
Flying a sUAS under hobby or recreational rules (Part 101 and Section 336) is prohibited in which area(s)?
5 miles of an airport
prohibited areas
under special flight rules
flight restricted zones or TFR areas
where NOTAMS prohibit operations
Specific guidance for operation of sUAS is included in which law or act, passes by the US Congress in 2012?
FAA Modernization and Reform Act
