Module 1 - Introduction to Unmanned
Aircraft Systems (UAS)
There are three technology issues that influence full integration of UAS into the airspace. They are
reliability, _________, and control link security. - correct answer ✔✔detect and avoid technology
There are two distinctive types of unmanned aircraft systems. They are autonomous and - correct
answer ✔✔Remote Control
At the time of takeoff, the weight limitation for a sUAS is _____________, including everything on board.
- correct answer ✔✔less than 55 pounds
The upper Gross Takeoff Weight (GTOW) limit of a small UAS is less than 44 pounds. - correct answer
✔✔False
The role of the Visual Observer (VO) is to ___________. - correct answer ✔✔assist/support the Remote
Pilot in Command (RPIC)
The term "Unmanned Aircraft System" is used instead of UAV or drone because it ____________. -
correct answer ✔✔represents all of the components of a UAS, not just the air vehicle
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." - correct answer ✔✔False
Aircraft Systems (UAS)
There are three technology issues that influence full integration of UAS into the airspace. They are
reliability, _________, and control link security. - correct answer ✔✔detect and avoid technology
There are two distinctive types of unmanned aircraft systems. They are autonomous and - correct
answer ✔✔Remote Control
At the time of takeoff, the weight limitation for a sUAS is _____________, including everything on board.
- correct answer ✔✔less than 55 pounds
The upper Gross Takeoff Weight (GTOW) limit of a small UAS is less than 44 pounds. - correct answer
✔✔False
The role of the Visual Observer (VO) is to ___________. - correct answer ✔✔assist/support the Remote
Pilot in Command (RPIC)
The term "Unmanned Aircraft System" is used instead of UAV or drone because it ____________. -
correct answer ✔✔represents all of the components of a UAS, not just the air vehicle
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." - correct answer ✔✔False
