8/8/25, 11:57 PM CAA Drone Theory Test |2025 EXAM QUESTIONS |FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS ||VERIFIED SOLUTIONS (100% CORR…
CAA Drone Theory Test |2025 EXAM QUESTIONS
|FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS ||VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS (100% CORRECT
Flyer ID Responsible for flying safely and legally whenever you fly
Operator ID Responsible for the drone and anyone they to fly it
Operations the types of flying you do with the drone are called operations
Open A1
and A3
categories of operations
Open A2
Specific
Certified
Open A1 and A3 Basic, low-risk flying
Open A2 More risk than A1 and A3
Specific Moderate-risk flying
Certified High-risk, complex flying
Passing the CAA drone Open A1 and A3
theory test allows you to fly
in which categories?
What are the drone / model C0 to C4
aircraft classes
What is the purpose of the -Educate you in flying safely to make sure that you never put
CAA drone flyer ID? people in danger
-Helping you know what to do if something goes wrong
How far away can the drone You must have direct sight of the drone at all times. You must be
be from you whilst you are able to see the
drone without using binoculars or any kind of equipment (normal
flying it?
glasses are fine)
Can someone else who can You can ask someone to be your observer when you
see the drone help you when fly. However they must be next to you and be able to
flying it? talk to you at all times.
No an observer does not need a flyer ID- you are still
Does an observer need a flyer
ID? responsible for flying the drone. You should tell them
what to look out for if they are helping you fly.
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, 8/8/25, 11:57 PM CAA Drone Theory Test |2025 EXAM QUESTIONS |FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS ||VERIFIED SOLUTIONS (100% CORR…
How close can you fly to 150m
buildings
(residential, recreational,
commercial and industrial
areas)
What types of drones can you drones lighter than 250g or C0 or C1 (these are usually
fly in drones that are classed as toys)
residential, recreational,
commercial and industrial
areas
cities and
towns
Give examples of residential
areas villages
housing
estates
schools
tourist
attractions
Give examples of recreational
areas sports
facilities
beaches
and parks
theme parks
shopping
Give examples of commercial centres
areas include
warehouse
s business
parks
factori
Give examples of industrial es
areas
docks
rail and transport hubs
Most airports and airfields have a flight restruction
How close can you fly to an
airport? zone. The droneSafe website gives details of airfield
restrictions.
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CAA Drone Theory Test |2025 EXAM QUESTIONS
|FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS ||VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS (100% CORRECT
Flyer ID Responsible for flying safely and legally whenever you fly
Operator ID Responsible for the drone and anyone they to fly it
Operations the types of flying you do with the drone are called operations
Open A1
and A3
categories of operations
Open A2
Specific
Certified
Open A1 and A3 Basic, low-risk flying
Open A2 More risk than A1 and A3
Specific Moderate-risk flying
Certified High-risk, complex flying
Passing the CAA drone Open A1 and A3
theory test allows you to fly
in which categories?
What are the drone / model C0 to C4
aircraft classes
What is the purpose of the -Educate you in flying safely to make sure that you never put
CAA drone flyer ID? people in danger
-Helping you know what to do if something goes wrong
How far away can the drone You must have direct sight of the drone at all times. You must be
be from you whilst you are able to see the
drone without using binoculars or any kind of equipment (normal
flying it?
glasses are fine)
Can someone else who can You can ask someone to be your observer when you
see the drone help you when fly. However they must be next to you and be able to
flying it? talk to you at all times.
No an observer does not need a flyer ID- you are still
Does an observer need a flyer
ID? responsible for flying the drone. You should tell them
what to look out for if they are helping you fly.
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, 8/8/25, 11:57 PM CAA Drone Theory Test |2025 EXAM QUESTIONS |FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS ||VERIFIED SOLUTIONS (100% CORR…
How close can you fly to 150m
buildings
(residential, recreational,
commercial and industrial
areas)
What types of drones can you drones lighter than 250g or C0 or C1 (these are usually
fly in drones that are classed as toys)
residential, recreational,
commercial and industrial
areas
cities and
towns
Give examples of residential
areas villages
housing
estates
schools
tourist
attractions
Give examples of recreational
areas sports
facilities
beaches
and parks
theme parks
shopping
Give examples of commercial centres
areas include
warehouse
s business
parks
factori
Give examples of industrial es
areas
docks
rail and transport hubs
Most airports and airfields have a flight restruction
How close can you fly to an
airport? zone. The droneSafe website gives details of airfield
restrictions.
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