A2 CofC Drone Exam Prep (UK): Free Mock Test & Practice Questions

A2 CofC Drone Exam Prep (UK)

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Q1. Under UK CAA rules, what is the maximum permitted height above the surface for a drone flying in the open category?

A. 90 metres (300 feet)
B. 120 metres (400 feet)
C. 150 metres (500 feet)
D. 180 metres (600 feet)

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✓ Answer: B. 120 metres (400 feet)

The open category height limit is 120 metres (400 feet) above the surface, measured from the point closest to the aircraft. This matches manned aviation's low-level airspace buffer and is a hard limit unless flying within 100m of a tall structure, where extra height is permitted by agreement.

Q2. Under UK CAA rules, in which category can a drone weighing 240g with no C-class marking normally be flown close to uninvolved people, subject to the operator's remote pilot competency?

A. A3 (far from people)
B. A1 (can fly over people)
C. A2 (close to people)
D. Specific category only

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✓ Answer: B. A1 (can fly over people)

Drones under 250g without a class mark fall into the A1 sub-category, which permits flight close to and even over uninvolved people (though not over crowds), because their low mass poses limited harm risk. A2 and A3 apply to heavier or class-marked aircraft with different distance rules. This is why sub-250g drones are attractive to hobbyists wanting flexibility near people.

Q3. On the Beaufort scale, wind described as 'Force 5, Fresh Breeze' with small trees swaying corresponds approximately to what wind speed?

A. Around 1-3 knots (1-3 mph)
B. Around 34-40 knots (39-46 mph)
C. Around 48-55 knots (56-63 mph)
D. Around 17-21 knots (19-24 mph)

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✓ Answer: D. Around 17-21 knots (19-24 mph)

Force 5 on the Beaufort scale corresponds to roughly 17-21 knots, noticeable enough to sway small trees and raise crested wavelets on water, which is already approaching or exceeding the safe wind limits for many lightweight consumer drones. The other speed ranges correspond to much lighter (Force 1) or much stronger (Force 8-9) winds.

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How many questions are in the A2 CofC Drone Exam Prep (UK)?

The exam has 30 questions. Every Revision Robin mock uses the same 30-question format so your practice matches the real thing.

What is the pass mark for the A2 CofC Drone Exam Prep (UK)?

You need 24 out of 30 correct to pass, which is about 80%. Our mocks mark you against this exact threshold.

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The test is timed at 75 minutes. Our full mock runs on the same clock so you can practise your pacing.

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