01 — Controllers and goggles
'Failsafe' behavior is what the aircraft does when...
The battery is full The control link is lost The camera fails The props are unbalanced
02 — FPV
'Rate' in FPV tuning refers to...
Battery discharge speed How fast the aircraft rotates for a given stick movement Frames per second of the camera Motor temperature
03 — Flight and maintenance
Firmware and configuration backups are useful because...
They speed up flight You can restore a known-good setup after a failure or update They improve battery life They are required by law
04 — Drone types
'RTF' in a product listing means...
Ready To Fly Radio Test Frequency Rotor Thrust Factor Return To Field
05 — FAA and Part 107
Washington, DC sits inside a...
Class G corridor Special Flight Rules Area where drone flight is heavily restricted or banned Standard Class D Free-flight zone
06 — FPV
The biggest practical difference between an FPV quad and a camera drone is...
FPV quads cannot record video Camera drones are flown manually only FPV quads emphasize responsive manual control; camera drones emphasize stabilized, assisted flight FPV quads are always larger
07 — Drone types
Which is the best first question when picking a drone type?
What color is it? What job do I need it to do? Which is heaviest? Which has the most motors?
08 — Buying a drone
A realistic starter budget should include...
Only the aircraft Aircraft, radio, batteries, charger, spare props, and a case Aircraft and camera only Aircraft and goggles only
09 — FPV
A key trade-off of digital FPV versus analog is...
Digital has no latency Digital gives a much cleaner image but usually costs more and adds some latency Analog cannot be recorded Digital works without a receiver
10 — Terminology
Mode 2 stick layout places throttle on the...
Left stick, vertical axis Right stick, vertical axis Left stick, horizontal axis A rotary knob
11 — Rules and safety
Your responsibility as remote pilot in command includes...
Only the aircraft's condition The safety of the entire operation, including people, property, and airspace Only the video Only the battery
12 — Terminology
'Toilet bowling' describes...
A slow circular drift in position hold, usually a compass or magnetic interference issue A flip on takeoff Video static Battery puffing
13 — Batteries and power
A swollen ('puffed') LiPo should be...
Charged fully and used Retired safely and disposed of per local regulations Squeezed flat Stored with good packs
14 — FAA and Part 107
The B4UFLY service is used to...
Buy drones Check whether it is safe and legal to fly at your location File flight plans Register aircraft
15 — FAA and Part 107
Who is ultimately responsible for the safety of a Part 107 operation?
The manufacturer The remote pilot in command The visual observer The client
16 — Controllers and goggles
A consumer drone flown with a phone-and-controller combo typically shows...
Analog 5.8 GHz video A digital HD feed with map, telemetry, and flight modes on the app screen No video at all Only a compass
17 — Terminology
If you release the sticks in acro mode while banked 30 degrees, the aircraft will...
Return to level automatically Stay banked at roughly 30 degrees and continue Immediately land Enter return to home
18 — Terminology
A 'diversity' video receiver...
Uses two antennas and continuously picks the better signal Records to two SD cards Transmits on two bands at once Splits video between two pilots
19 — Components
Adding blades to a propeller (bi to tri) generally...
Reduces thrust Increases grip and thrust but also drag and current draw Has no effect Reduces noise to zero
20 — Flight and maintenance
A buzzer or beeper on a quad is mainly for...
Motor cooling Locating a downed aircraft and signaling states Improving video Balancing props
21 — Buying a drone
Which accessory most improves the odds of a successful first build?
A louder buzzer A quality charger, a multimeter, and a smoke stopper Extra stickers A larger case
22 — Flight and maintenance
Reserving battery capacity for the return trip is important because...
It improves video Headwind, altitude, and payload can consume far more energy than expected Batteries last longer It is required by the FAA
23 — Batteries and power
When transporting LiPos by air, you generally must...
Check them in cargo Carry them in the cabin at storage charge with terminals protected, per airline and regulator rules Freeze them Fully charge them
24 — Rules and safety
The correct response to an uncommanded aircraft behavior over people is to...
Keep flying and hope Move it away from people immediately and land as soon as safely possible Increase altitude and continue Turn off the transmitter
25 — Drone types
A hexacopter's main advantage over a quadcopter is...
Lower cost Some redundancy if a motor fails Simpler wiring Smaller size
26 — FAA and Part 107
Flying indoors inside a private building is...
Governed by Part 107 Generally outside FAA airspace jurisdiction, though property rules still apply Always illegal Requires a waiver
27 — Terminology
Smooth (non-ratcheted) throttle tension is usually preferred for...
Racing Camera and cinematic flying where fine, gradual throttle changes matter Indoor whoop flying Bench testing
28 — FAA and Part 107
The FAA's rules apply to airspace...
Above 500 feet only From the ground up Only near airports Only over public land
29 — Flight and maintenance
'Go/no-go criteria' are...
A tuning setting Written conditions that must be met before a flight proceeds A battery type Camera settings
30 — FAA and Part 107
A TFR over a wildfire means you should...
Fly higher Not fly there at all — drone incursions ground firefighting aircraft Fly only with a visual observer Fly at night
31 — Terminology
Motor 'KV' means...
Kilovolts Unloaded RPM per volt applied Thrust in kilograms Kinetic velocity
32 — Flight and maintenance
'Toilet bowling' (circling around a point in position hold) usually points to...
Bad propellers Compass calibration or magnetic interference issues Low camera resolution Weak video transmitter
33 — Components
A gimbal on a camera drone exists to...
Increase thrust Mechanically stabilize the camera against aircraft motion Store video Improve GPS
34 — Components
The 'flight controller' is best described as...
The pilot's radio The onboard computer that reads sensors and commands the motors The battery The camera
35 — Controllers and goggles
In many places, high-power FPV video transmission requires...
No consideration at all An amateur radio license or compliance with local spectrum rules A camera permit A drone paint scheme
36 — Terminology
'LAANC' is...
A drone brand The system that provides near-real-time authorization to fly in controlled airspace A battery standard An FPV protocol
37 — FAA and Part 107
During FPV flight under Part 107, visual line of sight is maintained by...
The goggles feed alone A visual observer in direct communication with the remote pilot, or by the pilot removing goggles to look GPS telemetry A second drone
38 — FPV
Which flight mode gives an FPV pilot full manual control with no self-leveling?
Angle mode Horizon mode Acro (rate) mode Position hold
39 — Terminology
'AGL' means...
Above Ground Level Automatic Gain Limit Aircraft Gross Load Airspace Grid Locator
40 — Terminology
'Airworthiness', in a maintenance program, is a property of...
The pilot Specific components and their documented condition and time in service The weather The software version only
41 — Terminology
'NOTAM' stands for...
Notice to Air Missions Nominal Operating Threshold and Margin National Operator Tracking and Management No Takeoff After Midnight
42 — FAA and Part 107
Under Part 107, minimum flight visibility from the control station is...
1 statute mile 3 statute miles 5 statute miles No minimum
43 — Rules and safety
Before flying on private property you should...
Assume permission Get the property owner's permission Only ask if asked Fly at night
44 — Buying a drone
'Spare parts availability' matters most because...
It lowers the purchase price Every drone eventually needs props, arms, or motors replaced It improves video It extends battery life
45 — Terminology
A 'bind phrase' or 'model match' exists to...
Speed up charging Prevent you from controlling the wrong aircraft with the wrong model setup Improve video quality Increase thrust
46 — Rules and safety
National parks in the US generally...
Encourage drone flight Prohibit launching, landing, or operating drones without a permit Allow it above 400 feet Allow it on weekends
47 — Flight and maintenance
Which practice best supports repeatable results in a class build?
Improvising each step Documenting each step with photos, part numbers, and settings Skipping the log Only recording the final flight
48 — FPV
In FPV flight, the pilot's primary view comes from...
Looking at the aircraft directly A live camera feed shown in goggles or on a screen A map on a tablet A spotter's radio calls
49 — Batteries and power
A '4S' LiPo has...
Four cells in series Four amps of capacity A four-hour runtime Four connectors
50 — FAA and Part 107
Careless or reckless operation is prohibited by...
107.23 107.51 107.9 107.31
51 — Rules and safety
The safest place to store LiPos is...
In a hot car In a cool, dry place at storage charge in a fire-resistant container In direct sun Fully charged in a drawer
52 — Terminology
'sUAS' refers to...
A small unmanned aircraft system, under 55 pounds at takeoff including payload Any drone with a camera A satellite uplink A simulator
53 — Components
'Motor KV' describes...
Motor weight RPM per volt with no load Kilowatt rating Kevlar content
54 — Flight and maintenance
A vibration problem typically shows up as...
Sharper video and better handling Jello in video, oscillations, and unstable altitude hold Longer flight time Better GPS
55 — Controllers and goggles
In Mode 2 (the most common layout in the US), the left stick controls...
Pitch and roll Throttle and yaw Throttle and pitch Yaw and roll
56 — Terminology
'ESC' stands for...
Electronic Speed Controller Emergency Stop Circuit External Signal Coupler Extended Servo Cable
57 — Drone types
Which is NOT a common reason to choose a DIY kit over a consumer drone?
Learning how the systems work Repairability with standard parts Guaranteed out-of-box flight performance Freedom to modify
58 — Drone types
What is the main advantage of a multirotor over a fixed wing?
Higher top speed Vertical takeoff, landing, and hovering Cheaper batteries Longer endurance
59 — Flight and maintenance
The first item of any preflight should be...
Starting the video Checking the aircraft physically: props, screws, wiring, and battery condition Setting camera angle Choosing music
60 — FAA and Part 107
Drone registration with the FAA is required for aircraft weighing...
More than 0.55 pounds (250 grams) More than 5 pounds Any weight More than 55 pounds
