RBAK - Basic Aviation Knowledge
Remote Pilot Station and Control Link
Identify the remote pilot station features that support control, telemetry, software, antennas and non-payload communications.
Lesson record
- Status
- Current source aligned
- Reviewed
- 2026-05-18
- Source pages
- RePL Study Guide pp. 175-183; Part 101 MOS C10 p. 93.
- Reviewer
- National Drones publication review
The remote pilot station is part of the aircraft system
The transmitter, command and control link, flight controls, antennas, software, telemetry and power supply form the working connection between the remote pilot and aircraft.
A weak tablet battery, wrong firmware, damaged antenna or poor controller setup can become an aircraft problem in flight.
Telemetry is decision support
Telemetry gives the pilot information such as battery state, aircraft position, height, link quality, warnings and mode status. It should be monitored, not merely displayed.
If telemetry disagrees with visual observation or expected aircraft behaviour, slow the operation down and diagnose before continuing.
Software changes are operational changes
Firmware, app versions and control settings can alter aircraft behaviour. Update discipline, configuration checks and test flights help prevent surprises on operational jobs.
Practice Questions
Which item is part of remote pilot station knowledge?
- Command and control link.
- Runway pavement strength only.
- Passenger oxygen system.
- Cabin pressurisation.
Answer: Command and control link.
The MOS includes transmitter, command and control link, controls, antennas, software, telemetry and power supply.
Next step after study
Complete your Remote Pilot Licence training
The free study guide is a strong theory foundation. To actually be issued with a RePL, students still complete approved training, practical flying and assessment with a certified provider.