USI MODULE 1 PROGRESS CHECK 2026/2027 | PRACTICE QUESTIONS, ANSWERS &
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE
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
One of the leading issues facing UAS integration and proliferation is the lack of parts standardization and
system reliability. - ANS ✔✔True
The upper Gross Takeoff Weight (GTOW) limit of a small UAS is less than 44 pounds. - ANS ✔✔False
The role of the Visual Observer (VO) is to ___________. - ANS ✔✔assist/support the Remote Pilot in
Command (RPIC)
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
How would you define the physical aspects of a small unmanned aircraft (UA) to a friend? - ANS ✔✔A
UA weighs less than 55 pounds, including everything onboard or attached to the aircraft
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE
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
One of the leading issues facing UAS integration and proliferation is the lack of parts standardization and
system reliability. - ANS ✔✔True
The upper Gross Takeoff Weight (GTOW) limit of a small UAS is less than 44 pounds. - ANS ✔✔False
The role of the Visual Observer (VO) is to ___________. - ANS ✔✔assist/support the Remote Pilot in
Command (RPIC)
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
How would you define the physical aspects of a small unmanned aircraft (UA) to a friend? - ANS ✔✔A
UA weighs less than 55 pounds, including everything onboard or attached to the aircraft