Drone fliying

What are the three categories of UAS operation?

Open, Specific, Certified.

What are the requirements for Open category UAS operations?

Must be less than 25kg, operate within Visual Line of Sight (VLOS), have a maximum height of 120m (400ft) from the closest point of the surface, comply with production standards, may not drop articles, and cannot carry dangerous goods.

What is the 1:1 rule in UAS operations?

Maintain a distance below the 45-degree line and further than 50m horizontally from people while flying at a certain height.

When do most near misses between drones and aircraft occur?

In good visibility on clear days.

What is CAP 722?

It is UK airspace guidance for UAS operations.

Who is required to have drone insurance?

Anyone using a drone for commercial gain.

What does the European regulation EC785/2004 address?

Insurance requirements for air carriers and air operators.

What is the minimum distance to people during Specific category flights?

50m during flight and 30m during take-off and landing.

What are the main components of GNSS?

Space segment, Control segment, User segment.

What does ATZ stand for?

Aerodrome Traffic Zone.

What is AIP?

Aeronautical Information Publication.

What do closer isobars indicate in meteorology?

Greater wind speed.

What can result from flying downwind of buildings with a drone?

Turbulence and possible loss of control.

What is IEC 60529 concerned with?

Ingress protection.

What should a comprehensive lone working policy include?

An ongoing check-in procedure or a no-show alerting procedure.

What is the restriction on payload weight for drones?

It cannot exceed the manufacturer's guidelines for safe operation.