Drone exam · Air safety

A pilot saved screenshots from an airspace app two weeks before a job. On the flight day, the phone has no data connection and the pilot cannot confirm whether temporary restrictions have changed. How should the pilot treat the saved screenshots, and what is the safer decision if current information cannot be checked?

Answer

The screenshots can support planning, but they should not be treated as current authority for the flight. If the pilot cannot check current official airspace and restriction information, the safer decision is to delay the launch.

Explanation

Airspace restrictions and operational notices can change quickly because of events, emergency activity, security needs, or airport operations. A saved image does not show what changed after it was captured. A current source check is part of the safety decision.