Correct Answers to Official Ireland Drone Exam A1/A3 Questions – Instant PDF Download for Drone Pilot License

If a remote pilot in the open category unintentionally overflies an uninvolved person, what should the pilot do?

• Do nothing
• Increase altitude so that the unmanned aircraft does not create a noise nuisance
• Reduce as much as possible the time during which the unmanned aircraft overflies the person
• Make contact with the uninvolved person and request that they leave the area

What is an UAS geographic zone?

• A portion of airspace established by the competent authority that facilitates, restricts or excludes UAS operations
• A portion of airspace established by the competent authority that facilitates training on UAS
• A portion of airspace established by the UAS Operator that restricts other UAS in that area
• A portion of airspace established by the UAS Operator that facilitates training on UAS

You’re out flying in the countryside. There are lots of people around, but you’re flying at a safe height. Suddenly, you notice an air ambulance or search and rescue helicopter flying in the direction of your drone or model aircraft. What should you do?

• Wait for the helicopter to land then fly your UAS over it so you can see the scene more clearly
• Quickly fly your UAS out of the way of the air ambulance and either wait or land safely
• Fly towards the air ambulance so that the pilot can see your UAS better
• Attempt to gain the attention of the air ambulance to warn them of your UAS

You fly your UAS behind a group of tall trees and the UAS is out of sight until it comes out the other side. Is this safe?

• Yes, so long as you checked behind the trees first
• Yes, so long as the UAS is in autonomous mode
• No, because you must be able to see the UAS at all times
• Yes, because the UAS is quickly back in view

What action shall an UAS Operator carry out if their UAS was involved in a safety related occurrence?

• Report the occurrence to An Garda Síochana (Irish Police)
• Report the occurrence to the Irish Aviation Authority
• Report the occurrence to the UAS manufacturer
• Land the UAS immediately and ensure any damage is repaired prior to the next flight

Which of these is the main reason for not flying above 120m?

• Because it’s impossible to control your drone or model aircraft at that distance
• Because it’s cooler at that height and your drone or model aircraft may fail
• Because most other aircraft normally fly above 120m
• Because birds of prey tend to attack UAS above that height

When flying an unmanned aircraft within a horizontal distance of 50 metres from an artificial obstacle taller than 105 metres, what is the additional maximum height that the UAS operation may be increased up to above the height of the obstacle if requested by the entity responsible for the obstacle?

• 5 Metres
• 10 Metres
• 15 Metres
• 20 Metres

In the Open Category, what is the maximum altitude above the ground that UAS operations can take place?

• 100 Metres
• 120 Metres
• 140 Metres
• 150 Metres

What is the maximum take off mass of an aircraft in the Open Category?

• 10 KG
• 15 KG
• 20 KG
• 25 KG

If a remote pilot is using a “follow-me” mode, what is the maximum distance that the drone may be from the remote pilot?

• 25 Metres
• 50 Metres
• 75 Metres
• 100 Metres

Which of the following UAS classes are permitted to be used in the Open A3 subcategory?

• C0
• C1
• C2
• Any UAS

In the Open A2 subcategory, what is the minimum horizontal safety distance that a UAS may be operated from uninvolved persons when using an active low speed mode function and after evaluation of the situation?

• 5 Metres
• 10 Metres
• 15 Metres
• 20 Metres

What is the primary purpose of a geo awareness system on a drone?

• To prevent an UAS entering a restricted geographic zone
• To enable an UAS to fly unaided to a specified location
• To “tag” any photos taken with the location
• Enable a collision avoidance system between UAS

Which Open subcategory may fly over “assemblies of people”?

• A1
• A1
• A3
• None

What is the minimum age that an unsupervised remote pilot in the Open Category may fly an UAS in Ireland?

• 13
• 16
• 18
• 21

What must be displayed on every unmanned aircraft flown by a remote pilot in the Open Category

• The UAS Operator Registration Number
• The contact telephone number for the UAS Operator
• Nothing
• The date that the batteries were last overhauled

When may an Aircraft in the Open category drop any material?

• Whenever a specific permission has been obtained from the Authority
• With the permission of the landowner
• If the material is non combustible and weighs less than 50g
• Never in the Open Category

How many subcategories is UAS “Open” operations divided into?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

In the Open Category, what is the maximum take-off mass permitted for an unmanned aircraft in the C0 Class?

• 250g
• 900g
• 4Kg
• 25Kg

In the Open Category, what is the maximum take-off mass permitted for an unmanned aircraft in the C1 Class?

• 250g
• 900g
• 4Kg
• 25Kg

In the Open Category, what is the maximum take-off mass permitted for an unmanned aircraft in the C2 Class?

• 250g
• 900g
• 4Kg
• 25Kg

In the Open Category, what is the maximum take-off mass permitted for an unmanned aircraft in the C3 Class?

• 250g
• 900g
• 4Kg
• 25Kg

Where shall a person who is an UAS Operator be registered?

• In the Member State where they have their residence for natural persons or have their place of business
• In the first Member State that the Operator operates an UAS
• In any Member state the Operator choses
• In any Member state the Operator intends to operate an UAS

Which of the following is NOT an UAS operational category?

• Open
• Specific
• Defined
• Certified

Who is an “uninvolved person”?

• A person that does not take part in the UAS operation, either directly or indirectly
• Persons who are participating in the UAS operation and are aware of the instructions and safety precautions given by the UAS operator
• Anyone other than the UAS operator
• Anyone outside the operational radius of the UAS

In the Open category, which of the following may be used to see your UAS?

• Binoculars
• A telephoto lens
• Electronic viewing equipment such as a smart phone, tablet or video goggles
• Human vision unaided by any device other than eyeglasses or corrective lenses

When a remote pilot feels fatigued what should he or she do?

• Do not commence any flight and end any flight taking place
• Set the UAS to full autonomous mode
• Plan to take a rest within 60 minutes
• Have an energy drink available to drink while remote piloting

Which of the following should be considered if operating an UAS in very cold weather accompanied with snow?

• Will the remote pilot be able to operate the controls safely
• Will other people be able to see the UAS
• Will the camera be obstructed by lodged snow
• Will the remote pilot be able to pick out landmarks that are covered with snow

In the Open Category, when may an UAS be flown over assemblies of people?

• With permission of the assembly of people
• When operating at maximum permitted altitude
• At any time
• Never

In the Open Category, what dangerous goods may be carried (as cargo) by an UAS?

• Fireworks at Halloween
• Spare batteries
• There is no limitation
• None

Who is an UAS Operator?

• It is any legal or natural person manipulating the controls of one or more UAS
• It is any legal or natural person operating or intending to operate one or more UAS
• Only organisations that intend to make revenue from the operation of an UAS
• Only persons that intent to make revenue from the operations of an UAS

Which of the following statements is true when determining the maximum take of mass (MTOM) of an UAS

• The battery or fuel of the UAS should be removed before weighing
• The heaviest payload allowed by the manufacturer, including sensors and their ancillary equipment should be fitted before weighing
• The motors and propellers (if fitted) of the UAS should be removed before weighing
• All electronic equipment and antennas of the UAS should be removed before weighing

What does VLOS mean?

• Vertical Limit of Soaring
• Visual Line of Sight
• Visual Limit of Spotter
• Vacant Land or Sports area

If an UAS is fitted with a camera, what other legislation may apply to operation of the UAS?

• None
• The Broadcasting Act 2009
• Garda Síochána (CCTV) Order 2006
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

During operation of an UAS, people sitting at a beach or in a park or walking on a street or on a road are also generally considered to be ……………

• Disinterested persons
• Troublesome persons
• Uninvolved persons
• Interested persons

When using a camera equipped UAS, in which of the following options has personal data NOT been captured?

• A person’s face is clearly visible in the image
• The image shows details about the person’s bodily characteristics, behaviour, private life or his or her professional activities
• A person can be identified in another way – from the location, visible address numbers, car plate numbers, time of day, specific clothing, etc.
• A group of people are in a public park but the UAS does not target any specific person

In the Open Category, what material may be dropped by an UAS?

• Confetti
• Any material
• No material
• Spent (depleted) batteries

Which of the following areas are normally identified as a restricted geographic area?

• Parks
• Beaches
• Motorways
• Prisons

Which of the following is likely to significantly impact operational control of an UAS?

• Temperature of the day
• Gusting Winds
• Moisture
• Drone colour

Why should you keep your drone’s built-in software (firmware) up to date?

• So the UAS manufacturer can identify you
• So that air traffic control can see your UAS on their radar
• So that your UAS performs in the way the manufacturer intends
• So that the local competent authority can review the flight activity of the UAS

A Remote Pilot must be familiar with which of the following before flying an UAS?

• User manual provided by the manufacturer
• User manual provided by the distributer
• Notice of Proposed Amendments (NPAs) issued by European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
• Guidance material published by the UAS representative body