Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) MCQs December 5, 2025August 22, 2024 by u930973931_answers 20 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/20 Subscribe 1. What is the primary purpose of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)? (A) To replace manned aircraft (B) To perform tasks without a human pilot onboard (C) To entertain passengers (D) To test new aircraft designs 2. Which component of a UAS is responsible for controlling the flight of the drone? (A) Ground Control Station (GCS) (B) Remote Control (C) Flight Controller (D) GPS Module 3. What does the acronym “UAV” stand for? (A) Universal Air Vehicle (B) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (C) Underwater Aerial Vehicle (D) Unmanned Aeronautical Vessel 4. Which component provides the UAS with its power source? (A) Battery (B) Flight Controller (C) GPS Module (D) Transmitter 5. What does “LOS” stand for in UAS operations? (A) Low Observation Satellite (B) Land on Surface (C) Lift Off System (D) Line of Sight 6. Which system is commonly used to navigate a UAS? (A) Radar (B) Sonar (C) GPS (D) Laser 7. What is the function of a Ground Control Station (GCS) in UAS operations? (A) To provide power to the UAS (B) To supply fuel to the UAS (C) To act as the UAS’s GPS (D) To control and monitor the UAS from the ground 8. What is “BVLOS” in the context of UAS operations? (A) Behind Vertical Line of Sight (B) Basic Visual Line of Sight (C) Beyond Visual Line of Sight (D) Below Vertical Line of Sight 9. Which type of UAS is used primarily for surveillance and reconnaissance? (A) Multirotor (B) Hybrid (C) Fixed-Wing (D) Single-Rotor 10. What is the typical flight time of consumer-grade quadcopters? (A) 2–3 hours (B) 30–45 minutes (C) 1–2 hours (D) 10–15 minutes 11. What is “payload” in the context of UAS? (A) The equipment or cargo the UAS is designed to carry (B) The amount of fuel the UAS can carry (C) The weight of the UAS itself (D) The distance the UAS can travel 12. Which type of UAS is known for its ability to hover in place? (A) Fixed-Wing (B) Hybrid (C) Single-Rotor (D) Multirotor 13. Which regulatory body is responsible for UAS operations in the United States? (A) NASA (B) FAA (C) FCC (D) DOT 14. What is “geofencing” in UAS technology? (A) A way to enhance UAS camera resolution (B) A technique for increasing UAS flight range (C) A system for improving UAS battery life (D) A method to prevent UAS from entering specific geographic areas 15. What is the primary benefit of using a “hybrid” UAS? (A) It is smaller and more portable (B) It has a longer battery life than other types (C) It can combine the advantages of both fixed-wing and multirotor designs (D) It is less expensive to operate 16. Which UAS component is responsible for the stabilization of the aircraft? (A) Flight Controller (B) GPS Module (C) Battery (D) Transmitter 17. What does the term “RTF” stand for in UAS terminology? (A) Ready To Fly (B) Real-Time Feedback (C) Remote Transmission Frequency (D) Rapid Tactical Flight 18. What is the typical use of “fixed-wing” UAS? (A) Aerial photography (B) Package delivery (C) Long-duration surveillance (D) Indoor navigation 19. What does “UAS” stand for? (A) Universal Aerial System (B) Unmanned Aerial System (C) Underwater Aerial System (D) Unmanned Aircraft System 20. Which type of UAS is best suited for mapping and surveying large areas? (A) Fixed-Wing (B) Multirotor (C) Single-Rotor (D) Hybrid