Drone exam · Airspace restrictions

A client asks for aerial footage of a facility near a prison and a government building. The airspace app does not show a simple red circle over the exact launch point. What should the pilot check before accepting the job?

Answer

The pilot should check official restrictions for security sensitive sites, local permissions, land access, privacy and data handling limits, and whether any temporary or permanent flight restriction applies to the facility or nearby area.

Explanation

Sensitive site risk is not always shown as a simple circle in every app. Some restrictions are permanent, some are temporary, and some involve local law or security instructions in addition to aviation rules. The pilot should not rely on the absence of a simple app warning.