Question

Scenario 1: A professional wildlife photographer operates a small UAS from a moving truck to capture aerial images of migrating birds in remote wetlands. The driver of the truck does not serve any crewmember role in the operation. What is the role of the driver in this scenario?

1) Driver operates the UAS
2) Driver serves as a crewmember
3) Driver captures the aerial images
4) Driver has no role in the operation

Answer 1

The driver in the scenario has no role in the UAS operation; their sole responsibility is driving the truck while the wildlife photographer operates the UAS to capture images of birds.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the given scenario, the professional wildlife photographer is using a small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), commonly referred to as a drone, to capture aerial images of migrating birds. The driver of the truck, from which the photographer operates the UAS, does not play a role in managing or operating the UAS. Therefore, the correct answer to the role of the driver in the operation is 4) Driver has no role in the operation. The driver's sole responsibility is driving the vehicle and they do not serve as a crewmember, capture aerial images, nor operate the UAS in any capacity.