Quiz on Classification of Unmanned Aerial Systems

What does UAS stand for?

• Unmanned Aerial Systems

• Unmanned Aircraft Systems

• Unmanned Aerial Surveillance

• Unmanned Aircraft Surveillance

Which of the following is NOT a classification category for UAVs according to size?

• Very small UAVs

• Micro or Nano UAVs

• Giant UAVs

• Medium UAVs

What is the maximum gross takeoff weight (MGTW) for Group 1 UAVs according to the US Department of Defense?

• 0-20 lbs

• 101-200 lbs

• 56-100 lbs

• 21-55 lbs

Which UAV class is used mainly for combat operations by the military?

• Small UAVs

• Very small UAVs

• Large UAVs

• Medium UAVs

What is the range of very low-cost, close-range UAVs?

• 300 km

• 5 km

• 50 km

• 150 km

Which UAV class has an endurance of 36 hours and a working radius of 300 km?

• Very low-cost, close-range UAVs

• Endurance UAVs

• Close-range UAVs

• Mid-range UAVs

What is the normal operating altitude for Group 3 UAVs?

• >18,000 ft

• <18,000 MSL

• <3,500 ft

• <1,200 AGL

Which of the following is an example of a very small UAV?

• IAI Malat Mosquito

• RQ-11 Raven

• Hunter

• Predator A

What is the wingspan of the US Aurora Flight Sciences Skate?

(Hint: Read the article. It is outside of the normal range for its category)

• 60 cm

• 35 cm

• 10.2 m

• 1.4 m

Which UAV class includes the US General Atomics Predator A and B?

• Very small UAVs

• Small UAVs

• Medium UAVs

• Large UAVs