CAA: QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, LATEST UPDATE. ALREADY GRADED
A+
Flyer ID
Responsible for flying safely and legally whenever you fly
Operator ID
Responsible for the drone and anyone they to fly it
Operations
the types of flying you do with the drone are called operations
categories of operations
Open A1 and A3
Open A2
Specific
Certified
Open A1 and A3
Basic, low-risk flying
Open A2
More risk than A1 and A3
Specific
Moderate-risk flying
Certified
High-risk, complex flying
Passing the CAA drone theory test allows you to fly in which categories?
Open A1 and A3
What are the drone / model aircraft classes
C0 to C4
What is the purpose of the CAA drone flyer ID?
-Educate you in flying safely to make sure that you never put people in danger
-Helping you know what to do if something goes wrong
How far away can the drone be from you whilst you are flying it?
You must have direct sight of the drone at all times. You must be able to see the drone without using
binoculars or any kind of equipment (normal glasses are fine)
, Can someone else who can see the drone help you when flying it?
You can ask someone to be your observer when you fly. However they must be next to you and be able
to talk to you at all times.
Does an observer need a flyer ID?
No an observer does not need a flyer ID- you are still responsible for flying the drone. You should tell
them what to look out for if they are helping you fly.
What is the maximum height above ground you are allowed to fly?
120m (400ft)
What other aircraft should you look out for that may also be flying below 120m
Other small aircraft and drones, air ambulances and police helicopters
How close are you allowed to get to people not involved in what you are doing?
there is a 50m no-fly zone around any people (never fly over people even if it is more than 50m)
How close are you allowed to get to people who are involved in what you are doing?
You are allowed to fly closer than 50m to people involved in what you're doing but you must never put
anyone in danger
What are the rules regarding distancing from people for small aircraft/drones under 250g or in class
C0
You can fly closer to people than 50m and you can fly over them
What are the rules regarding distancing from people for small aircraft/drones between 250g and 500g
or in class C1
You can fly closer to people than 50m but you cannot intentionally fly over them
When might you need to increase the distance from people in order to keep the flight safe?
- flying at high speeds
- poor weather conditions
- if you are flying higher (keep same distance as height of flight away from people)
Can you fly over crowds of people? Give some examples where crowds would be expected
Never fly over crowds of people e.g at:
-shopping areas
-sports events
-religious gatherings
-political gatherings
-music festivals and concerts
-marches and rallies
A+
Flyer ID
Responsible for flying safely and legally whenever you fly
Operator ID
Responsible for the drone and anyone they to fly it
Operations
the types of flying you do with the drone are called operations
categories of operations
Open A1 and A3
Open A2
Specific
Certified
Open A1 and A3
Basic, low-risk flying
Open A2
More risk than A1 and A3
Specific
Moderate-risk flying
Certified
High-risk, complex flying
Passing the CAA drone theory test allows you to fly in which categories?
Open A1 and A3
What are the drone / model aircraft classes
C0 to C4
What is the purpose of the CAA drone flyer ID?
-Educate you in flying safely to make sure that you never put people in danger
-Helping you know what to do if something goes wrong
How far away can the drone be from you whilst you are flying it?
You must have direct sight of the drone at all times. You must be able to see the drone without using
binoculars or any kind of equipment (normal glasses are fine)
, Can someone else who can see the drone help you when flying it?
You can ask someone to be your observer when you fly. However they must be next to you and be able
to talk to you at all times.
Does an observer need a flyer ID?
No an observer does not need a flyer ID- you are still responsible for flying the drone. You should tell
them what to look out for if they are helping you fly.
What is the maximum height above ground you are allowed to fly?
120m (400ft)
What other aircraft should you look out for that may also be flying below 120m
Other small aircraft and drones, air ambulances and police helicopters
How close are you allowed to get to people not involved in what you are doing?
there is a 50m no-fly zone around any people (never fly over people even if it is more than 50m)
How close are you allowed to get to people who are involved in what you are doing?
You are allowed to fly closer than 50m to people involved in what you're doing but you must never put
anyone in danger
What are the rules regarding distancing from people for small aircraft/drones under 250g or in class
C0
You can fly closer to people than 50m and you can fly over them
What are the rules regarding distancing from people for small aircraft/drones between 250g and 500g
or in class C1
You can fly closer to people than 50m but you cannot intentionally fly over them
When might you need to increase the distance from people in order to keep the flight safe?
- flying at high speeds
- poor weather conditions
- if you are flying higher (keep same distance as height of flight away from people)
Can you fly over crowds of people? Give some examples where crowds would be expected
Never fly over crowds of people e.g at:
-shopping areas
-sports events
-religious gatherings
-political gatherings
-music festivals and concerts
-marches and rallies
