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Flight Planning and Safety Considerations

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge of flight planning and safety considerations for drone photography. It covers topics such as airspace regulations, weather conditions, equipment maintenance, and emergency procedures.
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Which airspace classification allows drone flights up to 400 feet above ground level without prior authorization?

  1. Class A

  2. Class B

  3. Class C

  4. Class G


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Class G airspace is uncontrolled airspace where drone flights are allowed up to 400 feet above ground level without prior authorization.

What is the minimum visibility required for drone flights under Visual Line of Sight (VLOS) operations?

  1. 1 statute mile

  2. 3 statute miles

  3. 5 statute miles

  4. 10 statute miles


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Under VLOS operations, drone flights require a minimum visibility of 1 statute mile.

Which weather condition is considered a hazard for drone flights?

  1. Clear skies

  2. Light rain

  3. Moderate wind

  4. Thunderstorms


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Thunderstorms are considered a hazard for drone flights due to the risk of lightning, strong winds, and heavy rain.

What is the recommended pre-flight inspection procedure for drones?

  1. Visual inspection only

  2. Battery check only

  3. Propeller check only

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pre-flight inspection should include a visual inspection of the drone, a battery check, and a propeller check.

What is the maximum flight time allowed for drones under the FAA's Part 107 regulations?

  1. 30 minutes

  2. 45 minutes

  3. 60 minutes

  4. 90 minutes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Under the FAA's Part 107 regulations, the maximum flight time allowed for drones is 30 minutes.

Which emergency procedure should be followed if a drone loses signal during flight?

  1. Land the drone immediately

  2. Activate the drone's return-to-home feature

  3. Increase the drone's altitude

  4. Descend the drone slowly


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

If a drone loses signal during flight, the recommended emergency procedure is to activate the drone's return-to-home feature.

What is the recommended altitude for drone flights near airports?

  1. 500 feet

  2. 1,000 feet

  3. 2,000 feet

  4. 3,000 feet


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The recommended altitude for drone flights near airports is 1,000 feet.

Which safety measure should be taken when flying a drone over populated areas?

  1. Maintain a safe distance from people and property

  2. Fly at a low altitude

  3. Use a spotter to monitor the drone's flight

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

When flying a drone over populated areas, it is important to maintain a safe distance from people and property, fly at a low altitude, and use a spotter to monitor the drone's flight.

What is the maximum payload weight allowed for drones under the FAA's Part 107 regulations?

  1. 250 grams

  2. 500 grams

  3. 1 kilogram

  4. 2 kilograms


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Under the FAA's Part 107 regulations, the maximum payload weight allowed for drones is 250 grams.

Which type of airspace requires drone pilots to obtain authorization before flying?

  1. Class A

  2. Class B

  3. Class C

  4. Class D


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Class A airspace requires drone pilots to obtain authorization before flying.

What is the recommended pre-flight checklist for drone pilots?

  1. Check the weather conditions

  2. Inspect the drone and its components

  3. Calibrate the drone's compass

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The recommended pre-flight checklist for drone pilots includes checking the weather conditions, inspecting the drone and its components, and calibrating the drone's compass.

Which safety measure should be taken when flying a drone near power lines?

  1. Maintain a safe distance from power lines

  2. Fly at a low altitude

  3. Use a spotter to monitor the drone's flight

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

When flying a drone near power lines, it is important to maintain a safe distance from the power lines.

What is the maximum altitude allowed for drone flights under the FAA's Part 107 regulations?

  1. 400 feet

  2. 800 feet

  3. 1,200 feet

  4. 1,600 feet


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Under the FAA's Part 107 regulations, the maximum altitude allowed for drone flights is 400 feet.

Which safety measure should be taken when flying a drone in strong winds?

  1. Reduce the drone's speed

  2. Increase the drone's altitude

  3. Land the drone immediately

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

When flying a drone in strong winds, it is important to reduce the drone's speed.

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