To ensure the proper weight and balance of the sUAS you are flying, check_____________

To ensure the proper weight and balance of the sUAS you are flying, check_____________

• A. Vehicle manufacturer documentation
• B. Pilot license
• C. Insurance policy
• D. Battery temperature

Answer: (A)

Weight and balance must be verified against the manufacturer’s specifications. The vehicle manufacturer documentation provides the official empty weight, maximum takeoff weight, and the allowable center of gravity range, along with instructions for accounting for batteries and payload. Using that data keeps the aircraft within its safe flight envelope, ensuring stable handling and preventing overstress or loss of control. Relying on generic sense or other documents won’t give you the precise weight and CG limits for your specific model. The pilot’s license, insurance policy, or battery temperature don’t supply the weight and balance data needed to keep the sUAS safe and controllable.

Weight and balance must be verified against the manufacturer’s specifications. The vehicle manufacturer documentation provides the official empty weight, maximum takeoff weight, and the allowable center of gravity range, along with instructions for accounting for batteries and payload. Using that data keeps the aircraft within its safe flight envelope, ensuring stable handling and preventing overstress or loss of control. Relying on generic sense or other documents won’t give you the precise weight and CG limits for your specific model. The pilot’s license, insurance policy, or battery temperature don’t supply the weight and balance data needed to keep the sUAS safe and controllable.