Canada Drone Pilot Basic Exam Preparation: The rules for basic operations

1. Pytanie 1 z 19

   What is the heaviest drone you may fly in a basic operation?

   • A25 kg
   • B5 kg
   • C150 kg
   • D250 g
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   Odpowiedź: A. 25 kg

   Basic operations use small drones, with an operating weight of no more than 25 kg.

2. Pytanie 2 z 19

   When you work out your drone's weight category, what do you include?

   • AOnly the frame and the motors, without the battery
   • BThe drone and its remote control, but not the camera
   • CThe drone plus anything attached, like a camera
   • DThe drone, its remote control and all spare batteries
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   Odpowiedź: C. The drone plus anything attached, like a camera

   Transport Canada counts the drone plus anything attached or carried, such as cameras or safety cages. The remote control is not counted.

3. Pytanie 3 z 19

   Which weight range is a small drone?

   • AFrom 250 g up to 25 kg
   • BUnder 250 g
   • CFrom 1 kg up to 50 kg
   • DOver 25 kg up to 150 kg
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   Odpowiedź: A. From 250 g up to 25 kg

   Small drones weigh at least 250 g and up to 25 kg. Under 250 g is a microdrone, and over 25 kg up to 150 kg is a medium drone.

4. Pytanie 4 z 19

   During a basic flight, what horizontal gap must you keep between the drone and bystanders who are not part of the operation?

   • AMore than 122 m (400 ft)
   • BMore than 10 m (33 ft)
   • CMore than 5 m (16 ft)
   • DMore than 30 m (100 ft)
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   Odpowiedź: D. More than 30 m (100 ft)

   Basic operations keep the drone more than 30 m (100 ft) horizontally from any person who is not part of the operation.

5. Pytanie 5 z 19

   All four flights are far from any airport or heliport. Which one is a basic operation?

   • AA 2 kg drone, in sight, in uncontrolled airspace, 15 m from a person walking by
   • BA 30 kg drone, in sight, in uncontrolled airspace, 100 m from anyone
   • CA 2 kg drone, in sight, in controlled airspace, 200 m from anyone
   • DA 2 kg drone, in sight, in uncontrolled airspace, 50 m from the nearest person
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   Odpowiedź: D. A 2 kg drone, in sight, in uncontrolled airspace, 50 m from the nearest person

   A basic operation meets every condition: 25 kg or less, in sight, more than 30 m from people, and in uncontrolled airspace. Each other choice breaks one condition.

6. Pytanie 6 z 19

   Your flight in uncontrolled airspace will pass 15 m from people walking on a path. What kind of operation is it?

   • AA microdrone operation
   • BAn advanced operation
   • CAny operation, as long as you fly fast
   • DA basic operation
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   Odpowiedź: B. An advanced operation

   If a flight does not meet all basic conditions, it is advanced or complex. Flying within 30 m of a person in uncontrolled airspace is an example of an advanced operation.

7. Pytanie 7 z 19

   You plan to fly 90 m high, directly above a person who is not part of your flight. Can this be a basic operation?

   • AYes, because 90 m is much more than 30 m away
   • BYes, if the person gives you permission first
   • CYes, as long as you stay below 122 m above ground
   • DNo, the 30 m rule applies at any altitude
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   Odpowiedź: D. No, the 30 m rule applies at any altitude

   Section 901.53 measures the 30 m distance horizontally and at any altitude. Flying high does not let you pass over people in a basic operation.

8. Pytanie 8 z 19

   According to the TC AIM, how are people inside vehicles or buildings treated for the 30 m rule?

   • AThey count double, so you need to stay 60 m away
   • BThey count only when you fly at night
   • CThey count only if the windows or doors are open
   • DThey are not counted
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   Odpowiedź: D. They are not counted

   The TC AIM says people inside vehicles or buildings are not factored into the 30 m horizontal distance rule.

9. Pytanie 9 z 19

   Without any special permission, how high above the ground may you fly a drone in Canada?

   • A1,000 ft (305 m) above ground level
   • B200 ft (61 m) above ground level
   • C400 ft (122 m) above ground level
   • D400 ft (122 m) above sea level
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   Odpowiedź: C. 400 ft (122 m) above ground level

   Section 901.25 limits drones to 400 ft (122 m) above ground level (AGL), unless an exception applies.

10. Pytanie 10 z 19

    You are inspecting a 150 m tall building and stay less than 61 m (200 ft) from it horizontally. What is the highest you may fly?

    • A150 m above the ground, level with the roof
    • B122 m above the ground, the normal limit
    • C211 m above the ground, 61 m above the roof
    • D180 m above the ground
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    Odpowiedź: D. 180 m above the ground

    Within 61 m horizontally of a building, you may fly up to 30 m (100 ft) above it. 150 m + 30 m = 180 m above the ground.

11. Pytanie 11 z 19

    How can a pilot legally fly higher than the altitude limits in section 901.25?

    • ABy keeping a trained visual observer on site
    • BOnly under an SFOC-RPAS
    • CBy getting a neighbour's written permission first
    • DBy flying a drone that weighs less than 1 kg
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    Odpowiedź: B. Only under an SFOC-RPAS

    Section 901.25 allows a higher altitude only when the flight follows a Special Flight Operations Certificate – RPAS.

12. Pytanie 12 z 19

    Which of these may you use to keep your drone in visual line-of-sight (VLOS)?

    • AA camera's zoom lens
    • BYour prescription glasses
    • CA pair of binoculars
    • DThe live video on your screen
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    Odpowiedź: B. Your prescription glasses

    VLOS means unaided visual contact. The TC AIM says binoculars, telescopes and zoom lenses are not allowed, but prescription glasses and sunglasses are.

13. Pytanie 13 z 19

    Who may keep the drone in visual line-of-sight during a basic operation?

    • AThe drone's obstacle sensors
    • BOnly a person who holds an advanced certificate
    • CAnyone watching the video feed
    • DThe pilot or a visual observer
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    Odpowiedź: D. The pilot or a visual observer

    Section 901.11 requires the pilot or a visual observer to have the aircraft in visual line-of-sight.

14. Pytanie 14 z 19

    What is a visual observer?

    • AA camera on the drone that watches for other traffic
    • BA Transport Canada inspector who visits the site
    • CA trained crew member who helps keep the flight safe
    • DAny bystander who agrees to watch the drone for you
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    Odpowiedź: C. A trained crew member who helps keep the flight safe

    Part IX defines a visual observer as a crew member trained to help the pilot make sure the flight is safe. Under section 901.20, the pilot and each observer must keep reliable and timely communication.

15. Pytanie 15 z 19

    A hot-air balloon drifts toward the area where you are flying. Who must give way?

    • AThe balloon pilot
    • BWhoever arrived in the area first
    • CWhoever is higher
    • DYou, the drone pilot
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    Odpowiedź: D. You, the drone pilot

    Section 901.17 says a drone pilot must give way to power-driven aircraft, airships, gliders and balloons at all times.

16. Pytanie 16 z 19

    You want to fly your drone at night in a basic operation. What does section 901.39 require?

    • ALights that make the drone visible, turned on
    • BA special night certificate from Transport Canada
    • CWritten permission from the nearest police station
    • DA drone that weighs less than 1 kg in total
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    Odpowiedź: A. Lights that make the drone visible, turned on

    At night, the drone must have lights that make it visible to the pilot or a visual observer, and the lights must be on.

17. Pytanie 17 z 19

    You fly a 220 g microdrone. Which statement is true?

    • AYou need a Pilot Certificate – Basic Operations to fly it
    • BYou may fly above 400 ft because the drone is so light
    • CNo certificate is needed, but reckless flying is not allowed
    • DYou may fly over a public concert without any permission
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    Odpowiedź: C. No certificate is needed, but reckless flying is not allowed

    Microdrones need no certificate or registration, but Transport Canada says you must not fly in a reckless or negligent way. It also recommends keeping the drone in sight and below 400 ft.

18. Pytanie 18 z 19

    A town is holding an advertised outdoor festival. What do you need to fly any drone there, even a microdrone?

    • AOnly the festival organizer's verbal permission
    • BOnly a Pilot Certificate – Basic Operations
    • CA Special Flight Operations Certificate – RPAS
    • DNothing, if you stay below 122 m
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    Odpowiedź: C. A Special Flight Operations Certificate – RPAS

    Flying at an advertised event, such as a concert, festival or sports event, needs an SFOC-RPAS, whatever the size of the drone.

19. Pytanie 19 z 19

    Your 13-year-old cousin wants to fly your 600 g drone in a basic operation. When is this allowed?

    • AAny time, as long as the drone is registered and marked
    • BOnly after your cousin passes an online practice test
    • COnly under direct supervision of a qualified pilot
    • DNever, until your cousin turns 16 years old
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    Odpowiedź: C. Only under direct supervision of a qualified pilot

    Section 901.54 sets a minimum age of 14, but a person without a certificate may fly under the direct supervision of someone who is permitted to conduct the operation.

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