A2 CofC UK CAA Drone Regulations — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under UK CAA regulations, what is the maximum take-off mass (MTOM) for a drone operated in the A2 subcategory of the Open category?
- 2 kg
- 4 kg (Correct answer)
- 25 kg
- 10 kg
Correct answer: 4 kg
In the A2 subcategory of the Open category, drones must have a maximum take-off mass of less than 4 kg (unless they hold a C2 class identification label, in which case they can be up to 4 kg).
Question 2: What minimum age must a remote pilot be to fly a drone in the Open category under UK CAA rules?
- 14 years
- 16 years
- 18 years (Correct answer)
- 12 years
Correct answer: 18 years
Under UK CAA regulations, the minimum age for a remote pilot operating in the Open category is 18 years, unless supervised by a remote pilot who meets the age requirement or flying a toy drone under 250g.
Question 3: Which document must an A2 CofC holder carry or have available when conducting drone flights?
- A printed copy of the Air Navigation Order
- The original A2 Certificate of Competency
- Proof of drone insurance and the operator ID (Correct answer)
- The drone's technical logbook
Correct answer: Proof of drone insurance and the operator ID
A2 CofC holders must be able to produce proof of valid third-party liability insurance (if applicable) and must display their operator ID on the drone. They should have their A2 CofC available for inspection.
Question 4: What is the Flyer ID under the UK drone registration scheme?
- A unique number assigned to each individual drone
- A qualification number proving the pilot has passed the A2 CofC exam
- A registration number that the person flying the drone must hold after passing a theory test (Correct answer)
- An insurance policy reference number
Correct answer: A registration number that the person flying the drone must hold after passing a theory test
The Flyer ID is obtained by passing the online theory test on the CAA's registration service. It confirms the remote pilot has demonstrated basic competency and understanding of UK drone regulations.
Question 5: Under UK regulations, what is the maximum permitted flying height for drones in the Open category?
- 150 metres (500 feet)
- 120 metres (400 feet) (Correct answer)
- 90 metres (300 feet)
- 60 metres (200 feet)
Correct answer: 120 metres (400 feet)
In the Open category, drones must not be flown above 120 metres (400 feet) above the surface, unless within 50 metres of a structure taller than 120 metres and with permission from the structure owner.
Question 6: Who is legally responsible for registering a drone with the UK CAA if the drone weighs over 250g?
- The manufacturer of the drone
- The person or organisation that operates the drone (Correct answer)
- The pilot who most frequently flies the drone
- The retailer who sold the drone
Correct answer: The person or organisation that operates the drone
The operator — the person or organisation responsible for the drone — must register with the CAA and obtain an Operator ID. This ID must be displayed on the drone.
A2 CofC UK CAA Drone Regulations
Under UK CAA regulations, what is the maximum take-off mass (MTOM) for a drone operated in the A2 subcategory of the Open category?