DartDrones Part 107 Drone Pilot Test
Prep: Acronyms and Abbreviations with
Complete Solutions
What does FAA stand for in drone operations?
✔✔ Federal Aviation Administration
What is the meaning of UAS in aviation?
✔✔ Unmanned Aircraft System
Why is a NOTAM important for drone pilots?
✔✔ It provides temporary flight restrictions and safety notices
What does VLOS mean in drone operations?
✔✔ Visual Line of Sight
What is the role of ATC in controlled airspace?
✔✔ Air Traffic Control manages and authorizes flights
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,What does the acronym RPIC stand for in drone piloting?
✔✔ Remote Pilot in Command
Why is SUA relevant to drone pilots?
✔✔ Special Use Airspace may have restrictions or hazards
What does TFR mean, and why should drone pilots check for them?
✔✔ Temporary Flight Restriction; they limit airspace for safety reasons
What is the purpose of ADS-B in aviation?
✔✔ It provides real-time aircraft tracking for situational awareness
How does LAANC help drone pilots?
✔✔ Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability allows real-time flight approvals
What does METAR provide for drone pilots?
✔✔ Meteorological Aviation Report gives current weather conditions
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, Why is AWOS important when planning a flight?
✔✔ Automated Weather Observing System provides real-time weather updates
What does AGL mean when measuring altitude?
✔✔ Above Ground Level
Why must a drone pilot be aware of MSL?
✔✔ Mean Sea Level is used for altitude reference in navigation
What does COA stand for in drone operations?
✔✔ Certificate of Waiver or Authorization
How does the acronym UA relate to drones?
✔✔ Unmanned Aircraft, another term for a drone
What does the term PIC mean in aviation?
✔✔ Pilot in Command, the person responsible for the flight
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Prep: Acronyms and Abbreviations with
Complete Solutions
What does FAA stand for in drone operations?
✔✔ Federal Aviation Administration
What is the meaning of UAS in aviation?
✔✔ Unmanned Aircraft System
Why is a NOTAM important for drone pilots?
✔✔ It provides temporary flight restrictions and safety notices
What does VLOS mean in drone operations?
✔✔ Visual Line of Sight
What is the role of ATC in controlled airspace?
✔✔ Air Traffic Control manages and authorizes flights
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,What does the acronym RPIC stand for in drone piloting?
✔✔ Remote Pilot in Command
Why is SUA relevant to drone pilots?
✔✔ Special Use Airspace may have restrictions or hazards
What does TFR mean, and why should drone pilots check for them?
✔✔ Temporary Flight Restriction; they limit airspace for safety reasons
What is the purpose of ADS-B in aviation?
✔✔ It provides real-time aircraft tracking for situational awareness
How does LAANC help drone pilots?
✔✔ Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability allows real-time flight approvals
What does METAR provide for drone pilots?
✔✔ Meteorological Aviation Report gives current weather conditions
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, Why is AWOS important when planning a flight?
✔✔ Automated Weather Observing System provides real-time weather updates
What does AGL mean when measuring altitude?
✔✔ Above Ground Level
Why must a drone pilot be aware of MSL?
✔✔ Mean Sea Level is used for altitude reference in navigation
What does COA stand for in drone operations?
✔✔ Certificate of Waiver or Authorization
How does the acronym UA relate to drones?
✔✔ Unmanned Aircraft, another term for a drone
What does the term PIC mean in aviation?
✔✔ Pilot in Command, the person responsible for the flight
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