100+ Free ANAC RBAC 100 Remote Pilot Practice Questions

Explanation: RBAC 100 establishes that all unmanned aircraft with a maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) greater than 250 grams must be formally registered in ANAC's SISANT (Sistema de Aeronaves Não Tripuladas) prior to any flight in Brazilian airspace. Drones weighing 250 grams or less are considered micro-drones and are exempt from registration, provided they do not operate above 30 meters AGL over non-consenting individuals.

Explanation: Under RBAC 100, the Open Category (Categoria Aberta) encompasses low-risk operations that do not require prior operational authorization from ANAC, provided the aircraft has an MTOW up to 25 kg, is operated strictly in VLOS or EVLOS up to 120 m (400 ft) AGL, and maintains at least 30 meters distance from non-consenting persons.

Explanation: ANAC classifies RPAs into three main classes based on weight: Class 3 comprises unmanned aircraft with maximum takeoff weight up to 25 kg; Class 2 comprises aircraft greater than 25 kg up to 150 kg; and Class 1 comprises aircraft greater than 150 kg.

Explanation: Under Brazilian regulations (RBAC 100), a remote pilot in command conducting non-recreational or commercial unmanned aircraft operations must be at least 18 years old. Recreational aeromodelling under supervision allows younger pilots, but commercial piloting requires civil majority (18 years).

Explanation: Brazilian aeronautical legislation and ANAC regulations (RBAC 100 §100.37, continuing the RBAC-E 94 regime) require drone operations over 250 g other than purely recreational aeromodelling to maintain valid third-party liability coverage — the standard instrument being the Seguro RETA (Responsabilidade do Explorador e Transportador Aéreo) — covering damages to persons and property on the surface. RBAC 100 exempts only State-controlled entities and agricultural spraying in VLOS/EVLOS up to 120 m over unpopulated areas.

Explanation: Under Brazilian law, all radiofrequency transmitting equipment used in drones and remote controllers must be officially homologated and certified by ANATEL (Agência Nacional de Telecomunicações) to ensure it operates within approved frequency bands (such as 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz) without causing harmful interference.

Explanation: The maximum standard ceiling for Open Category drone flights under RBAC 100 and DECEA regulations is 120 meters (400 feet) above ground level (AGL). Flights intended above 120 m AGL require specific risk assessment, operational authorization from ANAC, and dedicated DECEA airspace segregation.

Explanation: ANAC regulations mandate that unmanned aircraft must not operate closer than 30 meters horizontally from uninvolved persons (persons who have not given explicit consent to the operation), unless an approved mechanical barrier or protective enclosure is present.

Explanation: DECEA (Departamento de Controle do Espaço Aéreo), a subordinate body of the Brazilian Air Force Command (COMAER), is the sole authority governing Brazilian airspace access and operates the SARPAS (Sistema de Solicitação de Acesso ao Espaço Aéreo por Aeronaves Não Tripuladas) system.

Explanation: Visual Line of Sight (VLOS) requires the remote pilot (or a designated visual observer) to maintain direct, continuous, unaided visual contact with the unmanned aircraft without binoculars or telescopes (corrective lenses permitted) to maintain situational awareness and execute see-and-avoid maneuvers. BVLOS operations exceed this visual range and require specialized authorization and equipment.