CAA Drone Theory Test Questions and
Answers10
What exceptions are there when using follow me mode? - ANSWERS -You do not have to keep
your drone or model aircraft in direct sight when follow-me mode is active and set to follow
within 50m of you. You must still follow all of the other points.
When are you allowed to fly higher than 120m? - ANSWERS -If the person or organisation
responsible for a very tall structure over 105m asks you to carry out a task related to their
structure, you're allowed to fly higher than 120m (400ft). For example, if they ask you to take
pictures for a survey.
You must never fly more than 15m above the structure.
Flyer ID - ANSWERS -Responsible for flying safely and legally whenever you fly
Operator ID - ANSWERS -Responsible for the drone and anyone they to fly it
Operations - ANSWERS -the types of flying you do with the drone are called operations
categories of operations - ANSWERS -Open A1 and A3
Open A2
Specific
Certified
Open A1 and A3 - ANSWERS -Basic, low-risk flying
, Open A2 - ANSWERS -More risk than A1 and A3
Specific - ANSWERS -Moderate-risk flying
Certified - ANSWERS -High-risk, complex flying
Passing the CAA drone theory test allows you to fly in which categories? - ANSWERS -Open A1
and A3
What are the drone / model aircraft classes - ANSWERS -C0 to C4
What is the purpose of the CAA drone flyer ID? - ANSWERS --Educate you in flying safely to
make sure that you never put people in danger
-Helping you know what to do if something goes wrong
How far away can the drone be from you whilst you are flying it? - ANSWERS -You must have
direct sight of the drone at all times. You must be able to see the drone without using binoculars
or any kind of equipment (normal glasses are fine)
Can someone else who can see the drone help you when flying it? - ANSWERS -You can ask
someone to be your observer when you fly. However they must be next to you and be able to
talk to you at all times.
Does an observer need a flyer ID? - ANSWERS -No an observer does not need a flyer ID- you are
still responsible for flying the drone. You should tell them what to look out for if they are helping
you fly.
What is the maximum height above ground you are allowed to fly? - ANSWERS -120m (400ft)
Answers10
What exceptions are there when using follow me mode? - ANSWERS -You do not have to keep
your drone or model aircraft in direct sight when follow-me mode is active and set to follow
within 50m of you. You must still follow all of the other points.
When are you allowed to fly higher than 120m? - ANSWERS -If the person or organisation
responsible for a very tall structure over 105m asks you to carry out a task related to their
structure, you're allowed to fly higher than 120m (400ft). For example, if they ask you to take
pictures for a survey.
You must never fly more than 15m above the structure.
Flyer ID - ANSWERS -Responsible for flying safely and legally whenever you fly
Operator ID - ANSWERS -Responsible for the drone and anyone they to fly it
Operations - ANSWERS -the types of flying you do with the drone are called operations
categories of operations - ANSWERS -Open A1 and A3
Open A2
Specific
Certified
Open A1 and A3 - ANSWERS -Basic, low-risk flying
, Open A2 - ANSWERS -More risk than A1 and A3
Specific - ANSWERS -Moderate-risk flying
Certified - ANSWERS -High-risk, complex flying
Passing the CAA drone theory test allows you to fly in which categories? - ANSWERS -Open A1
and A3
What are the drone / model aircraft classes - ANSWERS -C0 to C4
What is the purpose of the CAA drone flyer ID? - ANSWERS --Educate you in flying safely to
make sure that you never put people in danger
-Helping you know what to do if something goes wrong
How far away can the drone be from you whilst you are flying it? - ANSWERS -You must have
direct sight of the drone at all times. You must be able to see the drone without using binoculars
or any kind of equipment (normal glasses are fine)
Can someone else who can see the drone help you when flying it? - ANSWERS -You can ask
someone to be your observer when you fly. However they must be next to you and be able to
talk to you at all times.
Does an observer need a flyer ID? - ANSWERS -No an observer does not need a flyer ID- you are
still responsible for flying the drone. You should tell them what to look out for if they are helping
you fly.
What is the maximum height above ground you are allowed to fly? - ANSWERS -120m (400ft)
