Drone exam · Airspace restrictions

A LAANC style grid shows a published altitude for the location. The pilot wants to fly higher than that because the roofline is taller than the grid value. What should happen before the flight?

Answer

The pilot should request the appropriate authorization or further coordination for the higher altitude, or redesign the flight to stay within the authorized limit. The grid value should not be treated as permission to exceed it.

Explanation

Grid altitudes are planning limits for authorization workflows. They help route routine requests, but they do not erase the need to stay within the approved altitude, time, and location. Flying higher requires a matching authorization.