The Drone Quiz

"Ready-to-fly" drones are consumer level drones that just about anyone can purchase and operate.

In 2001, the U.S. was the first country to use a modern drone in a combat zone.

Professionals and legislators find "drone" to be a lazy term; they prefer the term "unmanned aerial vehicles" (UAVs).

A brewery named Lakemaid delivered its beer to thirsty fishermen, who were disappointed once the FAA ended the project.

Government regulators decided that it was best to ban drones from parks until legislation can address these rapidly developing technologies.

Unmanned combat aerial vehicles can spy on enemies and fire weapons from afar without putting a pilot's life at risk.

Higher than 400 feet and the FAA worries that drones could collide with low-flying aircraft, particularly as planes are landing or taking off.

It limited them to 200 feet. The FAA relaxed its rules in part to give operators a longer leash and more flexibility in the tasks they can achieve with their drones.

A Predator drone tried (and failed) to kill Taliban leader Mullah Mohammad Omar. UCAV attacks eventually became a routine tactic.

In many states, 16 years old is also the minimum age for driver's licenses.

It's not particularly fast, but the drone can cruise for long periods of time waiting for a chance to strike.

At 55 pounds, drones could cause plenty of damage if they crashed into the wrong place at the wrong time.

If your drone weighs more than half a pound, you must register it with the FAA; this process can be completed online.

The top reason was to protect falcons, but the idea is to preserve the natural experience for all guests, too.

Vayu is making drones that can deliver medicine to remote rural locations or even retrieve samples for testing.

Consumer drones are for daylight hours only, otherwise you'll run afoul of the law.

Large sporting events are no-fly zones for hobbyist drones. Drones must be kept at a distance of at least 3 miles.

The median altitude for close calls was around 2,000 feet, far higher than the legal limit of 400 feet.

The drone remained lost in the iconic spring, and the tourist was fined thousands of dollars for disregarding the law.

FAA regulations specify that you cannot fly a drone over other people, or you could be fined.

At 100 miles per hour, many novice operators may find their drones making craters before they get the hang of flying.

Three hundred thirty thousand is only about one-third of people who bought drones and were supposed to complete the registration process. If people continue to buck the process, the laws may become more stringent.

Drones that weigh less than 4.4 pounds are in the "micro" category, but they can still fly (illegally) thousands of feet high.

Ten miles is an excessive cushion, but best practices state that if you're 5 miles or closer, it's a good idea to let airport workers know about your drone.

In addition to a $5,000 fine, violators can be banned from parks for a certain time period.

Habitual offenders (or those who cause damage or harm) could wind up in the slammer for half a year.

A VO is not required by FAA regulations, but if you have a tendency to lose sight of your drone, a VO is a very good idea.

At more than 50 feet (15 meters) long, the Voyager will glide through the ocean depths, collecting information for military, commercial and science projects.

Chinese company DJI sells some of the most popular drones in the world. Its Phantom series is especially affordable and powerful.

More than 5,000 businesses have received permission. Millions of drones are being sold in the U.S. alone, and some studies say that drones could help create more than 100,000 jobs in the next decade.