DronePilot Basic Light (A1/A3)
Chapter 1 | Aviation regulation
Chapter 2 | Privacy
Chapter 3 | Safety
Chapter 4 | Insurance
Chapter 5 | General knowledge

5.1 | The basics of flying

5.2 | Distribution of the four main forces

5.3 | Control surfaces

5.4 | Aerodynamic effects

5.5 | Control

5.6 | Main components

5.7 | Limits

5.8 | Checking the unmanned aircraft

5.9 | Settings of the unmanned aircraft

5.10 | Maintenance

Chapter 6 | Human Performance
Chapter 7 | Airspace
Chapter 8 | Flight Safety
Chapter 9 | Operational Procedures
Attachments
Exam A1/A3

Chapter 5 | General knowledge

5.3 | STEERING SURFACES

In order to steer an aircraft in various directions and altitudes, the aircraft is equipped with control surfaces. These so-called 'rudders' provide movement around three axes. Moving the aircraft around one of these axes works differently for an aircraft with wings than for an aircraft with a rotor.

5.3.1 | STEERING SURFACES FOR FIXED-WING UNMANNED AIRCRAFT

  • The ailerons provide the longitudinal axis rolling motion. This movement is called rolling.
  • The elevator rotates around the lateral axis. This movement is called pitching.  

5.3.2 | STEERING SURFACES FOR MULTI-ROTOR UNMANNED AIRCRAFT

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