01 — Rules and safety
Privacy considerations matter because...
Cameras are illegal State and local laws may restrict recording people even where flight is legal Drones cannot record Privacy only applies indoors
02 — Terminology
'Storage charge' for a LiPo is roughly...
4.2 V per cell 3.8 V per cell 3.0 V per cell 0 V per cell
03 — Controllers and goggles
A firmware update on a flight controller should be followed by...
Immediate flight Re-checking configuration, calibrations, motor direction, and failsafe Nothing A battery change
04 — Controllers and goggles
'Binding' a radio means...
Strapping it to the aircraft Pairing the transmitter and receiver so they talk only to each other Calibrating the gimbals Updating the firmware
05 — Controllers and goggles
Which setup makes it easiest to keep the aircraft in visual line of sight?
Goggles with no spotter Screen or direct-view flying where you can glance at the aircraft Head tracking Digital DVR
06 — 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
07 — 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
08 — Flight and maintenance
A maintenance log should record...
Only crashes Component installs, serials, flight hours, faults, and corrective actions Only battery purchases Only flight video
09 — FAA and Part 107
Small unmanned aircraft must always...
Have right of way over manned aircraft Yield the right of way to all other aircraft Fly above manned aircraft Hold position when aircraft approach
10 — FPV
Why do many FPV pilots prefer analog video for racing?
Better resolution Graceful signal degradation and very low latency It is required by law It uses less battery
11 — Controllers and goggles
Setting an RTH altitude too low risks...
Battery drain The aircraft flying home into obstacles GPS loss Motor overheating
12 — Buying a drone
Why do experienced builders value 'standard' part sizes when buying?
They look better Replacement motors, props, and stacks are easy to source They are always lighter They need no tuning
13 — Drone types
Which class of drone is typically described as a 'cinewhoop'?
A fixed wing survey aircraft A small ducted quad built to fly close to people and objects A 7-inch long-range freestyle quad An agricultural sprayer
14 — FAA and Part 107
LAANC provides...
Weather forecasts Near-real-time airspace authorization up to published UAS facility map altitudes Drone insurance Pilot certification
15 — Controllers and goggles
Accelerometer calibration should be done...
In flight With the aircraft level and still on a flat surface While holding it Only after a crash
16 — 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
17 — Rules and safety
Drone registration in the US is generally required for aircraft weighing...
Over 0.55 lb (250 g) Over 5 lb Any weight Over 25 lb only
18 — FAA and Part 107
A drone without built-in Remote ID can be brought into compliance by...
Flying only at night Attaching a Remote ID broadcast module, or flying only at an FAA-recognized identification area Registering twice Removing the camera
19 — Terminology
'Rates' in a radio or flight controller set...
Battery discharge speed How fast the aircraft rotates for a given stick deflection Video frame rate Charging amperage
20 — Terminology
A 'preflight inspection' is...
Optional for hobby flights A required check of the aircraft and control links before each flight Done only after crashes Performed by the manufacturer
21 — 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
22 — Drone types
'Payload' refers to...
The battery Whatever the aircraft carries beyond its own flight hardware The frame weight The controller
23 — Rules and safety
The best mindset for a new pilot is...
Push limits early to learn faster Fly conservatively, build habits, and expand limits only as skill and checks allow Ignore checklists Learn only from crashes
24 — 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
25 — FAA and Part 107
An existing Part 61 certificated pilot with a current flight review can obtain Part 107 privileges by...
Doing nothing Completing the free online Part 107 small UAS training course Retaking a medical exam Buying a registered drone
26 — Rules and safety
A pre-flight airspace check is best done with...
A weather app only An official aeronautical source or approved app showing airspace and advisories A social media group Your memory
27 — Flight and maintenance
A good rule of thumb for hover thrust margin is that the aircraft should hover at roughly...
90% throttle 50% throttle or less 10% throttle 100% throttle
28 — Rules and safety
Night flight under Part 107 requires...
Nothing extra Anti-collision lighting visible for 3 statute miles and current training A spotlight A special aircraft color
29 — Drone types
A 'VTOL' aircraft is one that can...
Fly beyond visual line of sight Take off and land vertically Carry two batteries Fly without a controller
30 — FAA and Part 107
The registration number must be...
Kept secret Displayed on the exterior surface of the aircraft Written only in your logbook Broadcast by radio only
31 — 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
32 — Terminology
Mode 2 stick layout places throttle on the...
Left stick, vertical axis Right stick, vertical axis Left stick, horizontal axis A rotary knob
33 — Flight and maintenance
Flight logs are valuable primarily because they...
Look impressive Let you reconstruct what happened and spot developing problems Improve video quality Extend battery life
34 — 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
35 — Buying a drone
Which purchase usually saves the most money over the first year?
The most expensive drone available A simulator and a cheap trainer aircraft before an expensive build Extra goggles A larger case
36 — Components
A damaged propeller should be...
Sanded and reused Replaced — props are cheap and imbalance destroys bearings Taped Ignored if small
37 — Terminology
'Acro flying' (rate mode) means...
Flying with GPS position hold The sticks command rotation rates and the aircraft does not self-level Flying only indoors Autonomous waypoint flight
38 — Controllers and goggles
'Two antennas mounted at 90 degrees' on a receiver provides...
More transmit power Better reception regardless of aircraft orientation Lower latency Longer battery life
39 — Drone types
An 'inspection drone' commonly carries which payload?
Cargo hook only High-zoom or thermal camera Seed dispenser Loudspeaker
40 — Controllers and goggles
Which check is done with propellers REMOVED?
Motor direction and throttle response Hover trim Range test in flight Landing practice
41 — Rules and safety
This course is best described as...
An FAA-approved certification An introductory knowledge course with a certificate of completion, not an official credential A pilot license A legal authorization to fly commercially
42 — 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
43 — FAA and Part 107
The Part 107 knowledge exam is taken at...
Any public library An FAA-approved knowledge testing center Online at home A local airport tower
44 — FAA and Part 107
An FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA) is a place where...
Drones may be flown without Remote ID equipment Any drone may fly beyond line of sight No registration is needed Night flight is unrestricted
45 — Terminology
Compared with an omnidirectional antenna, a patch (directional) antenna gives you...
Less range in every direction More range in the direction it is aimed, less to the sides and rear Immunity to interference Lower latency
46 — Rules and safety
Flying purely for fun in the US falls under...
Part 107 only The recreational flyer rules, including a safety test requirement No rules at all Airline regulations
47 — FAA and Part 107
An accident must be reported to the FAA within 10 days if it results in serious injury, loss of consciousness, or property damage of at least...
$100 $500 $5,000 $25,000
48 — Components
A PDB is a...
Power Distribution Board Propeller Balance Device Pilot Data Backup Payload Drop Bay
49 — Controllers and goggles
A 'flight mode switch' on the transmitter lets you...
Change video channel Switch between modes such as stabilize, altitude hold, and RTH in flight Charge the battery Adjust IPD
50 — Components
A 'stack' in FPV building refers to...
Stacked batteries The flight controller and ESC board mounted together Stacked propellers A pile of frames
51 — FPV
Circular polarized FPV antennas are used mainly to...
Increase battery life Reduce multipath reflections for a cleaner picture Boost motor thrust Improve GPS lock
52 — FPV
A 'micro long range' build usually aims for...
Maximum acrobatics Light weight and efficiency for extended flight on small props Heavy payload Indoor-only flight
53 — Terminology
A 'ratcheted throttle' on a radio is one that...
Springs back to center Has a toothed detent giving clicky, stepped resistance as you move it Cannot move past half power Is controlled by a knob
54 — Controllers and goggles
Hall effect gimbals are preferred because they...
Are cheaper Use magnetic sensors with no wiper to wear out Weigh less Need no calibration ever
55 — 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
56 — Terminology
In a propeller labeled 5x4.3, the 4.3 is the...
Diameter in inches Pitch — the theoretical forward travel in inches per revolution Blade count Weight in grams
57 — 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
58 — Terminology
The classic symptom of worn potentiometer gimbals is...
Loss of telemetry Jitter or drift in the stick output even when the stick is untouched Video static Battery puffing
59 — FAA and Part 107
UAS Facility Maps show...
Where drones are sold The maximum altitudes near airports likely to receive quick authorization Restricted battery zones Radio frequencies
60 — FAA and Part 107
The passing score for the Part 107 initial knowledge exam is...
60% 70% 80% 90%
