Drone exam · Airspace restrictions

A pilot downloaded offline map data before travelling. On the flight day there is no internet connection and the area may have temporary restrictions. What should the pilot decide?

Answer

The pilot should not use stale offline data as the only basis for flight. They should get current official information before launching or delay the operation until that is possible.

Explanation

Offline data can support planning, but it may miss temporary restrictions, NOTAM style notices, flexible zones, emergency activity, or authorization changes. If current airspace status cannot be verified, the safer decision is not to fly.