USI CHAPTER 1 QUIZ 2026/2027 | PRACTICE QUESTIONS, ANSWERS &
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE
The term "Unmanned Aircraft System" is used instead of UAV or drone because it ____________. - ANS
✔✔Represents all of the components of a UAS, not just the air vehicle
At the time of takeoff, the weight limitation for a sUAS is _____________, including everything on board.
- ANS ✔✔less than 55 pounds
There are three technology issues that influence full integration of UAS into the airspace. They are
reliability, _________, and control link security. - ANS ✔✔detect and avoid technology
The four core components of a UAS include the unmanned aircraft, payload, ______________, and
control link. - ANS ✔✔control station
T/F - One of the leading issues facing UAS integration and proliferation is the lack of parts standardization
and system reliability. - ANS ✔✔True
T/F - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has defined UAS as "an unmanned aircraft and the
equipment necessary for the safe and efficient operation of that aircraft. The aircraft is operated with
direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft." - ANS ✔✔False
T/F - The upper Gross Takeoff Weight (GTOW) limit of a small UAS is less than 44 pounds. - ANS ✔✔False
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE
The term "Unmanned Aircraft System" is used instead of UAV or drone because it ____________. - ANS
✔✔Represents all of the components of a UAS, not just the air vehicle
At the time of takeoff, the weight limitation for a sUAS is _____________, including everything on board.
- ANS ✔✔less than 55 pounds
There are three technology issues that influence full integration of UAS into the airspace. They are
reliability, _________, and control link security. - ANS ✔✔detect and avoid technology
The four core components of a UAS include the unmanned aircraft, payload, ______________, and
control link. - ANS ✔✔control station
T/F - One of the leading issues facing UAS integration and proliferation is the lack of parts standardization
and system reliability. - ANS ✔✔True
T/F - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has defined UAS as "an unmanned aircraft and the
equipment necessary for the safe and efficient operation of that aircraft. The aircraft is operated with
direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft." - ANS ✔✔False
T/F - The upper Gross Takeoff Weight (GTOW) limit of a small UAS is less than 44 pounds. - ANS ✔✔False
