uas

Question 1

The BQM-34 which was based on the “Lightning bug” designs, was utilized for what purposes in the Yom Kippur War?

Answer 1

Air-to-Surface Weapon

Question 2

What was a unique system that was developed with the RQ-2 Pioneer in the Mid 1980’s?

Answer 2

Net Recovery System

Question 3

Abraham Karem is credited with designing what two platforms that laid the foundation for the RQ-1 Predator?

Answer 3

Albatross and Amber

Question 4

The General Atomics GNAT-750 was capable of flying over 1200 miles and could stay aloft for how many hours?

Answer 4

12

Question 5

In the 1990’s which system allowed for troops to carry them on the battlefield, allowed for quicker launch and recovery and allowed for real time observational intelligence to observe the enemy on the battlefield?

Answer 5

Micro

Question 6

The RQ-1 Predator was classified as what type of platform?

Answer 6

Medium Altitude, Long-endurance (MALE)

Question 7

The ______ has a significant endurance of 34 Hours?

Answer 7

RQ-4 Global Hawk

Question 8

The payloads on the RQ-4 allow for what type of collection?

Answer 8

All of the Above

Question 9

The procurement of the RQ-7 Shadow was due to what reason?

Answer 9

A more mobile and Agile Deployment and Recovery of Systems

Question 10

The ScanEagle was designed by what company?

Answer 10

Insitu (Boeing)

Question 11

The MQ-8 Fire Scout is designed by Northrop Grumman and is what type of platform?

Answer 11

Helicopter-type

Question 12

Which stealth UAS closely resembles the B-2 Bomber?

Answer 12

RQ-170

Question 13

This operation method in which the UAS is operated outside the visual perception range of the remote pilot; in some cases, this type of operation is supported through the use of a chase plane or technology

Answer 13

Beyond Visual Line-of-Site (BVLOS)

Question 14

These products are ready-made and available for public purchase; typically, hardware or software not requiring significant customization for end-use

Answer 14

Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS)

Question 15

This is a platform requiring conventional launch and recovery with wings/fuselage parallel to the ground.

Answer 15

Horizontal Takeoff and Landing (HTOL)

Question 16

Platform capable of performing launch and recovery within reduced distance with wings/fuselage remaining parallel to the ground.

Answer 16

Short takeoff and landing (STOL)

Question 17

Platform capable of achieving translational flight for launch/recovery

Answer 17

Vertical take-off and landing (VTOL)

Question 18

According to the reading which one of these is not a common type of Commercial of the shelf UAS platform?

Answer 18

Helicopter

Question 19

______ sUAS feature the use of a stationary wing to generate lift as the aircraft gains forward speed, resulting in achievement of flight.

Answer 19

Fixed-Wing

Question 20

All of these are benefits and advantages of fixed-wing sUAS except?

Answer 20

Shorter Range

Question 21

The most common and easily identified propulsion configuration is ______.

Answer 21

Tractor

Question 22

All of these are advantages of Tractor type Platforms except?

Answer 22

View cannot be obstructed by the propeller

Question 23

Which one of these is an advantage of Pusher type Platforms?

Answer 23

Unobstructed view for front mounting of payload

Question 24

This type of platform combines the tractor and pusher into a single configuration to mitigate several issues and improve redundancy.

Answer 24

Push-Pull

Question 25

This type of Wing Configuration is a general-purpose design that is a “jack of all trades”

Answer 25

Rectangular

Question 26

This tail configuration is similar to conventional, except that the horizontal stabilizer and elevator are moved to the top of the tail.

Answer 26

T-Tail

Question 27

All of these are functions of the landing gear except?

Answer 27

Increase the reduction of parasitic drag

Question 28

Which one of these is an advantage of a Vertical Take-Off and Land Aircraft?

Answer 28

Rapidly deployable

Question 29

This classification of Aircraft weighs between 21-55 pounds and operates below 3500’ AGL and flies under 250 knots.

Answer 29

Group 2

Question 30

One of the main purposes of a UAS is the _____ and ____ of a payload

Answer 30

Transportation and operation

Question 31

The configuration and _________ of a UAV must be taken into consideration for the payload it will be carrying.

Answer 31

Weight and balance

Question 32

The _____ is used to stabilize, reorient, and house the visual sensors

Answer 32

Gimbal

Question 33

A payload may have an alternative power source as to ____ the draw on critical systems

Answer 33

Reduce

Question 34

This type of sensor is the least complex and most widely available visual capture devices?

Answer 34

Visual

Question 35

Infrared (IR) sensors are especially useful in ____ conditions to identify and track targets

Answer 35

Low-Light

Question 36

LIDAR tends to have a much ____ fidelity then Radar.

Answer 36

Higher

Question 37

This type of collection uses air sampling sensors or instruments that are used to capture and analyze gases from an environment.

Answer 37

Gaseous

Question 38

All these areas can be captured by a Meteorological sUAS in conjunction with special sensors except?

Answer 38

Moon temperature

Question 39

Which type of aircraft are usually used for pesticide/fertilizer treatments?

Answer 39

VTOL

Question 40

Drones are included in the definition of “aircraft”

Answer 40

True

Question 41

Small UAS are generally allowed to fly in federal airspace when following FAR ___

Answer 41

107

Question 42

Drones are not allowed to fly less than ____ feet above the ground over private property

Answer 42

It depends on what “immediate reach” means

Question 43

Cops can use drones to catch criminals

Answer 43

Sometimes true, but they may need a search warrant

Question 44

Only these states can have you obtain a state drone operator permit

Answer 44

None