Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What are the two distinctive types of unmanned aircraft systems? : Autonomous and remote control Why is the term "unmanned aircraft system" used versus terms like UAV or drone? : To represent all of the components of a UAS not just the air vehicle What was the primary mission of the Lightning Bug in Vietnam? : Reconnaissance In what year did Congress mandate UAS integration into the national airspace? : 2012 What technology was added to the TDR-1 that made it different from all previou...

What are the two distinctive types of unmanned aircraft systems? : Autonomous and remote control Why is the term "unmanned aircraft system" used versus terms like UAV or drone? : To represent all of the components of a UAS not just the air vehicle What was the primary mission of the Lightning Bug in Vietnam? : Reconnaissance In what year did Congress mandate UAS integration into the national airspace? : 2012 What technology was added to the TDR-1 that made it different from all previou...

The N2C-2 drone of the interwar years represented what major advance in UAS? : First to use a manned aircraft to control a UA. Why did all of the early aircraft inventors use unmanned aircraft to test their designs? : Many of the early tests resulted in crashes that were dangerous and could injure or kill the pilot. Major advancements in 3 technological areas came together along with this catalyst to create the "first UAS." What was the catalyst/UAS? : WW1 / Curtis N-9 Aerial Torpedo,...

Under what condition would a small UA not have to be registered before it is operated in the United States? : When the aircraft weighs less than .55 pounds on takeoff, including everything that is on-board or attached to the aircraft. Four forces act upon an aircraft in relation to straight-and-level, unaccelerated flight. These forces are _____. : thrust, lift, weight, and drag In Part 107, no notification or authorization is necessary to operate at or near an airport under 400' AG...

A UAS is comprised of: : The UA /Air Vehicle Element The Datalink/Communication Element The Payload/Payload Element The Aircrew and Customer/Human Element The Environment in which the UAS operates/Space Element Maintenance and Support System/Support Element Operation Use of the UAS/Application Element UA vs. UAS : UA is just one component of the UAS Technologies that paved the way for the birth of unmanned systems: : Radio Control Flight and Flight Stabilization Autonomous Navigatio...

What are the USI categories of UAS? : Micro, Small, Large How did commercial aviation achieve the amazing Safety Record the industry enjoys? : Focused on improving technology with better aircraft systems, Focused on reducing human error, Focused on improving the aviation organization What part of the UAS industry does USI serve and how? : UAS Operators, Proponent Organizations, Original Equipment Manufacturers, Insurance Providers The Unmanned Safety Institute is not affiliated nor is ...

What are some of the hazardous attitudes dealt with in an Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM)? : Anti-authority, impulsive, macho Take evasive actions-if the UAS is going to kit someone, increase altitude. : Emergency operations A good site survey should include : Clear of people, flat terrain and good weather Altitudes on the Chart are denoted in MSL, UNLESS they are in parentheses. Parentheses denote AGL : True When using a small UAS in a commercial operation, who is responsible for...

The __________ module controls the aircraft and communicates with the GCS via the winglet modem : avionics The ________ module houses the battery, GPS antenna and hatch cover. : fuselage A fuel level discrepancy alarm alerts the pilot when there is at least a ______ gram difference between the fuel estimator and the fuel level sensor. : 500 When carrying scan eagle what is an important consideration to ensure proper training? : carry it in such a way to protect the wings winglets, and...

1211. During the preflight inspection who is responsible for determining the aircraft is safe for flight? : A - the remote pilot in command 1212. How often is the remote PIC required to inspect the sUAS to ensure that is in a good condition for safe operation? : C - before each flight 1213. How should an sUAS preflight inspection be accomplished for the first flight of the day? : B - Thorough and systematic means recommended by the manufacturer 1214. During your pre-flight inspection...

Drones Final Test