Drone and UAV Knowledge Quiz

What is the correct definition of a drone in aviation?

• A piloted aircraft used for delivery

• An unpiloted aircraft or spacecraft

• Only a small toy aircraft

• A helicopter with a pilot onboard

What does UAV stand for?

• Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

• Universal Aviation Vehicle

• Uncontrolled Air Vehicle

• Unmanned Autonomous Vehicle

Which of the following best describes a UAV?

• Only the aircraft itself

• The aircraft plus remote controller

• Only the communication system

• A full system including sensors

What does sUAS include?

• Aircraft only

• Aircraft and remote controller only

• Aircraft, remote controller, and communication system

• Remote controller only

In a rescue mission scenario using a drone, which component makes it a sUAS?

• The drone flying alone

• The drone plus remote controller and monitoring system

• The drone’s propellers

• The pilot inside the aircraft

Which of the following is an example of UAV?

• A drone flying in the sky without a controller

• A drone with a controller used for delivery

• A drone racing system

• A drone with sensors and monitor for surveying

Why is the distinction between UAV and sUAS important?

• It helps classify drones for hobbies only

• It matters for safety, regulation, and operation

• It determines the drone’s color

• It only affects drone price

During a drone racing scenario, which element makes it a sUAS?

• Drone alone in the air

• Drone with remote controller used by pilot

• Drone’s landing gear

• Only the drone’s camera

Which statement is correct?

• UAV includes the full system

• sUAS is only the drone in the air

• UAV = aircraft only; sUAS = aircraft plus controller and communication system

• UAV and sUAS mean the same thing

Fill in the blank: A drone is __________.