The Drone Registration Test

From November 2019 everybody that wanted to fly any kind of drone over 250g (UAV, UAS, Quadcopter, model aircraft etc etc) has needed to take a drone test. It’s fairly straight forwards. It was then updated in December 2020 with 40 questions. Please not the DLI Inspire 1 weighs around 3.5 KG.

Anyone that owns or is responsible for a drone or model aircraft must register to get an operator ID.

Some examples of situations where you need an operator ID:

you own a drone or model aircraft
you’re the adult responsible for an under 18 who owns a drone or model aircraft
you’re responsible for a drone or model aircraft that someone else will fly

What you’ll need:

an email address that you can check during your application
a debit or credit card if you’re registering for an operator ID

The below questions are the Mandotary questions from the CAA’s registration test :

https://register-drones.caa.co.uk/register/how-do-you-use-drones

Update December 2020 with the latest Drone Test Questions issued by the CAA for a Flyers ID test

Question 1 of 40
Sangeetha wants to use her drone to record a cycle race.
She plans to fly above the race to get some dramatic footage as the cyclists pass.
Is she allowed to do this?
No, because the cyclists wouldn’t be able to move out of the way if something happened to Sangeetha’s drone.
Yes, because Sangeetha is flying in the road where she lives.
Yes, because the cyclists are going along a public road and Sangeetha has a right to be there.

Question 2 of 40

Andrea realises she’s accidentally recorded some video through a neighbour’s window when filming with her drone.

What is Andrea allowed to do with the video?
Share the video with friends and family.
Share the video online without editing it.
Share the video online after deleting the part with her neighbour in it.
Question 3 of 40
When must you always have insurance for flying your drone or model aircraft?

Select one
If you want to fly at night.
If you want to fly for payment or for work.
If you want to record video when flying.
Question 4 of 40
Ameen is an experienced mountain biker and drone enthusiast. His drone does not have follow-me mode.
He decides to have a go at flying his drone while slowly cycling along a familiar track that he knows very well.
Is he allowed to do this?

Select one
Yes, because he’s an experienced flier and knows the route well.
No, you must never fly while you could be distracted by another activity.
Yes, because he’s only going to cycle slowly.

Question 5 of 40
Raj has an 8kg drone.
He flies his drone at a height of 80m in the countryside.
What should he do to make sure he keeps flying safely.

Select one
Fly at a horizontal distance of 40m from any people who are not with him.
Increase the horizontal distance from any people who are not with him to about 80m.
Tell anyone nearby to watch out as he’s flying there.

Question 6 of 40
Maddie agrees to be Lydia’s observer when they’re out flying.
Maddie stands at the opposite end of a large field after telling Lydia this position will give her the best view of the area.
Is Maddie right?

Select one
No, because if you use an observer, you must always stand next to each other.
Yes because being far away from each other means they get a good view of the whole area.
No, because you’re not allowed to use an observer when you fly.

Question 7 of 40
Max flies his drone behind a group of tall trees.
His drone is out of sight until it comes out the other side.
Is this safe?

Select one
Yes, as long as he’s checked behind the trees first.
Yes, because his drone is quickly back in view.
No, because he must be able to see his drone at all times.

Question 8 of 40
Hannah and Sofia are out flying with some friends who all want an aerial photo of themselves.
Hannah’s drone is 240g and class C0.
Sofia’s drone is 8kg class C3.
Which of them is allowed to briefly fly their drone over the group of friends?

Select one
Neither of them, because it’s illegal to fly over people, even when they’re with you.
Both of them, as long as their friends have agreed it’s OK and they fly safely.
Hannah only, because her drone is small.

Question 9 of 40
Matt, Tim and Rory are in the countryside.
The three friends head off to fly their drones, which are all above 4kg and class C3.
They notice a number of people rambling in the open countryside nearby. Which of the friends flies safely?

Select one
Tim walks along a public footpath in a neighbouring field until he’s at least 50m away from anyone before starting to fly. He avoids flying over anyone.
Rory walks until he’s over 50m away from the ramblers. He flies his drone 20m away from them.
Matt makes sure he’s 50m away from the ramblers before starting to fly. He flies 80m above the ramblers.

Question 10 of 40
What should you do if you want to fly beyond the rules of the Drone and Model Aircraft Code?

Select one
Buy a faster drone or model aircraft so you can do more when you fly.
Make sure you have the right authorisation before you fly.
Make sure you’ve memorised the Drone and Model Aircraft Code.

Question 11 of 40
Denise is at the coast and wants to fly her 245g drone out to sea and back over the beach.
It’s a busy bank holiday weekend and the beach is full.
Is she allowed to do this?

Select one
Yes, because her drone is below 250g.
Yes, because the beach is a public space.
No, because the beach is crowded and you must never fly over crowds.

Question 12 of 40
Elsa has a 240g, class C0, drone.
Nick has a 6kg, class C3, drone.
They head to a local park.
Which of them can fly in this recreational area?

Select one
Both of them.
Elsa with her 240g, class C0, drone.
Neither of them.

Question 13 of 40
Which of these is the main reason it is not safe to fly above the legal height limit for drones and model aircraft?

Select one
Most other aircraft normally fly above the height limit for drones and model aircraft, so not flying above that height reduces the risk of meeting another aircraft.
It’s impossible to control your drone or model aircraft above the height limit.
It’s colder above the height limit, so your drone or model aircraft may fail if you fly above it.

Question 14 of 40
You’re planning to go flying in some nearby countryside with a C2 drone over 1kg.
When you look at a map, it looks like part of your flight will go over a busy motorway.
Are you allowed to fly over the motorway?

Select one
Yes, because the traffic is moving fast enough.
No, because you must never fly over people, including people in transport.
Yes, because it’s not in a residential area.

Question 15 of 40
Three friends have hiked up a hill that’s 50m high.
They’re standing at the top of the hill and deciding how high they can fly their drones.
Which of them is right?

Select one
Nilesh says: “We can fly as high as we like, as long as nobody else is around.”
Elias says: “We can fly up to 120m from the closest point of the surface of the earth.”
Steve says: “We can only fly up to 70m directly above us because we’re already 50m up the hill.”

Question 16 of 40
Three friends are talking about how they watch their drones when out flying on their own.
Which one is flying safely?

Select one
Ruth says she’s linked her drone camera to her phone and often flies using just the screen.
Kelechi says he always takes his binoculars with him to watch his drone so he can see it when he flies it far away from him.
Christina says she doesn’t use a screen and simply watches her drone because that way she gets the best view of everything in the sky.

Question 17 of 40
Why should you keep your drone’s built-in software (firmware) updated, in line with the manufacturer’s instructions?

Select one
So that air traffic control can see your drone on their radar.
So that your drone performs in the way the manufacturer intends.
So the drone manufacturer can identify you.

Question 18 of 40
Which one of the following statements about people who see you using a camera on your drone or model aircraft is true?

Select one
They may be worried about their privacy being invaded.
They can demand payment if you film them.
They can demand to see what you’ve recorded.

Question 19 of 40
What must you never do without permission from an airport?

Select one
Fly in recreational and industrial areas.
Fly in the airport’s flight restriction zone.
Fly above 120m (400ft).

Question 20 of 40
What must you do if you’re responsible for several drones or model aircraft that require an operator ID?

Select one
Label every drone or model aircraft you’re responsible for with your flyer ID.
Label every drone or model aircraft you’re responsible for with the same operator ID.
Label every drone or model aircraft you’re responsible for with a different operator ID for each one.

Question 21 of 40
Three friends are talking about taking their drones and model aircraft to fly in an empty field near to an airport. The field is outside the fence that marks the airport’s boundary.
Which of the friends is correct?

Select one
Robin says: “As long as we don’t fly over 120m, we’re safe to fly in this field.”
Scott says: “We can fly in this field because we’re outside the airport’s boundary.”
Ben says: “We must check that the field is outside the airport’s flight restriction zone before we fly.”

Question 22 of 40
Gerry buys a C1 class drone that is 550g.
He changes the rotor blades and adds new motors that use less power.
Does that affect the category of flying Gerry can do?

Select one
Yes, as the motors use less power, Gerry can now follow the rules for C0 aircraft.
Yes, now that the drone has been modified, Gerry must follow the rules for aircraft above 250g.
No, the drone is clearly marked C1, so Gerry can carry on flying it as if it is a C1 class.

Question 23 of 40
Which of these best describes the open A1 and A3 subcategories of drone and model aircraft flying?

Select one
High-risk, complex flying.
Basic, low-risk flying.
Moderate-risk flying.

Question 24 of 40
Stefan wants to fly his drone close to a tree in his garden to film some blackbirds that are nesting there.
Can he do this?

Select one
Yes, because blackbirds are not a protected species.
No, because you must not disturb or endanger animals and wildlife with your drone or model aircraft.
Yes, because the tree and birds are in his own garden.

Question 25 of 40
Which of the following can you fly within a residential area?

Select one
Any drone or model aircraft.
Any drone or model aircraft below 250g, including C0 and C1 class.
C3 class drones and model aircraft only.

Question 26 of 40
Gareth is at a party with a group of friends.
He decides to drop some water balloons from his drone.
Is he allowed to do this?

Select one
Yes, because he’s with friends.
No, you must never drop anything from a drone or model aircraft.
Yes, because water balloons do not count as dangerous material.

Question 27 of 40
Which of the following must you check so that you can fly safely?

Select one
That your drone camera is working.
That there are plenty of people around.
That your drone has enough fuel or battery power to last through your planned flight.

Question 28 of 40
Which of the following statements are correct?

Select one
Drones and model aircraft are only small, so it’s safe to fly them if you’re under the influence of drink.
Being fit and safe to fly means never flying under the influence of drink, drugs or medicine, or when you’re tired or unwell.
Drones and model aircraft are only small, so it’s safe to fly them if you’re feeling unwell.

Question 29 of 40
Ciaran is out flying his drone at a height of 40m.
It’s a very blustery day and a group of Scouts are camping 50m away.
What should Ciaran consider so that he keeps his flight safe?

Select one
Whether the Scouts are allowed to go camping there.
Telling the Scout leader that he plans to fly his drone in the area and that they must stay away.
As the weather conditions are windy, he needs to increase the horizontal distance between his drone and the Scouts to more than 50m.

Question 30 of 40
What is the legal height limit for flying a drone or model aircraft?

Select one
120ft (36m)
120m (400ft)
400m (1,310ft)

Question 31 of 40
Which of the following is one of the things you should check to make sure you can legally fly at a location?

Select one
That there are no rivers in the surrounding area.
Whether there are any local byelaws that mean you’re not allowed to fly from there.
That there are no trees in the surrounding area.

Question 32 of 40
Theo has model aircraft that’s over 5kg.
What horizontal distance must he be from a residential, recreational, commercial or industrial area when he flies?

Select one
120m
150m
50m

Question 33 of 40
You’re out flying in the countryside.
Suddenly, you notice an air ambulance flying in the direction of your drone or model aircraft.
What should you do?

Select one
Hover at around 10m or land. Then wait until it’s safe to continue with your flight.
Attempt to gain the attention of the air ambulance to warn them of your drone or model aircraft.
Fly towards the air ambulance so that the pilot can see your drone or model aircraft better.

Question 34 of 40
Which of the following sites are likely to be protected by restricted airspace that will mean you cannot fly a drone or model aircraft around or over them without permission from them?

Select one
Lakes, rivers, canals and other waterways.
Open countryside.
Military ranges and royal palaces.

Question 35 of 40
Anna has two children. Dan is 11 and Ethan is 15.
The children have a 500g drone.
Who needs a flyer ID before Anna can take the children out flying?

Select one
Only the children need a flyer ID. Anna does not need to supervise either of them when they fly.
Only Anna needs a flyer ID, because she must supervise both children when they fly.
The children will need a flyer ID. Anna will also need a flyer ID in order to supervise Dan when he flies.

Question 36 of 40
Li is out flying his drone when a hang-glider suddenly appears over the brow of a hill.
He comes very close to colliding with the hang-glider, but just about manages to drop to a safe height.
What must he do following the near miss?

Select one
Report the near miss to the Civil Aviation Authority.
Take extra care when flying here, but not bother the Civil Aviation Authority with a report of what happened because nobody was injured.
Track down the hang-glider pilot to explain what happened.

Question 37 of 40
Which of these would be the best way to check if there are any restrictions on whether you can fly at a particular place?

Select one
Look on a drone app.
Look at a local newspaper.
Look on the BBC website.

Question 38 of 40
Pascal owns a large farm.
He sometimes uses a drone to transport items to his farmworkers.
One of the farmworkers calls and asks Pascal to use the drone to send over a bottle of chemical cleaning fluid.
Can Pascal do this?

Select one
Yes, so long as Pascal can always see his drone and makes sure that it will not fly over anyone.
Yes, because although the cleaning fluid might be a hazard, Pascal is on his own farm.
No, because you must never use your drone or model aircraft to carry dangerous material.

Question 39 of 40
You’re out flying a drone in an area you know well.
It’s January and you start to get worried that you might lose sight of your drone in the glare of the low winter sun.
What should you do?

Select one
You can normally see your drone here and you know the area well, so it’s not a problem.
Steadily fly your drone back towards you until you’re sure you can see it. Then re-assess before deciding whether to carry on.
Land as soon as you lose sight of your drone even though you can’t see where it’s landing.

Question 40 of 40
Marco’s drone is over 250g.
He’s out flying in the countryside and there is nobody out and about.
He wants to fly his drone over a nearby holiday cottage. There’s a car parked outside and it looks like people could be inside the cottage.
Is he allowed to fly over the cottage?

Select one
No, because you’re never allowed to fly in the countryside, even if there are no people around.
Yes, because any people around are inside the cottage and not out and about.
No, because it looks like there are people inside and he must not fly his drone over people who are not with him even if they’re inside a building.

When must you have insurance for flying your drone or model aircraft?

Select one

The Drone Registration Test

Andrea realises she’s accidentally recorded some video through a neighbour’s window when filming with her drone.

What is Andrea allowed to do with the video?

How could you check if there are any restrictions on whether you can fly at a particular place?