Drone exam · Airspace restrictions

A launch point is several kilometres from an airport, but inside the airport's protected zone. The pilot says the drone is too far from the runway to matter. What should be checked?

Answer

The pilot should check the official airspace or airport restriction for that exact location and obtain any required authorization before flying. Distance alone is not enough; protected airspace may extend beyond the airport boundary.

Explanation

Aircraft can be low and busy well away from the runway, especially on approach, departure, or circuit patterns. Airport related restrictions are designed around those operations. The pilot should use the official boundary and authorization process, not a rough distance estimate.