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What does the test consist of? What does it cover?

The test consists of 23 questions that focus on the following topics:

  • Understanding the requirements for recreational flyers;
  • Identifying airspace restrictions;
  • Requesting authorization for controlled airspace;
  • Conducting pre-flight assessments;
  • Following community based organization (CBO) safety guidelines;
  • Maintaining visual line-of-sight;
  • Getting to know your drone; and
  • Joining the community to keep learning.

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