AMC1 UAS.OPEN.030(2)(c) UAS
operations in subcategory A2
ADDITIONAL THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE OF SUBJECTS FOR THE EXAMINATION FOR SUBCATEGORY A2
(a) By passing the additional theoretical knowledge examination, the remote pilot should demonstrate that they:
(1) understand the safety risks linked with a UAS operation in close proximity to uninvolved people or with a heavier UA;
(2) are able to assess the ground risk related to the environment where the operation takes place, as well as to flying in close proximity to uninvolved people;
(3) have a basic knowledge of how to plan a flight and define contingency procedures; and
(4) understand how weather conditions may affect the performance of the UA.
(b) The theoretical knowledge examination should cover aspects from the following subjects:
(1) meteorology:
(i) the effect of weather on the UA:
(A) wind (e.g. urban effects, turbulence);
(B) temperature;
(C) visibility; and
(D) the density of the air;
(ii) obtaining weather forecasts;
(2) UAS flight performance:
(i) the typical operational envelope of a rotorcraft, for fixed wing and hybrid configurations;
(ii) mass and balance, and centre of gravity (CG):
(A) consider the overall balance when attaching gimbals, payloads;
(B) understand that payloads can have different characteristics, thus making a difference to the stability of a flight; and
(C) understand that each different type of UA has a different CG;
(iii) secure the payload;
(iv) batteries:
(A) understand the power source to help prevent potential unsafe conditions;
(B) familiarise with the existing different kinds of battery types;
(C) understand the terminology used for batteries (e.g. memory effect, capacity, c‑rate); and
(D) understand how a battery functions (e.g. charging, usage, danger, storage); and
(3) technical and operational mitigations for ground risk:
(i) low-speed mode functions;
(ii) evaluating the distance from people; and
(iii) the 1:1 rule.
A2 subcategory drone pilots must pass an exam demonstrating understanding of safety risks near people, ground risk assessment, flight planning, and weather's impact. The exam covers meteorology, UAS performance (mass, balance, batteries), and technical/operational ground risk mitigations like low-speed mode and distance evaluation.
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