Drone exam · Airspace restrictions

A pilot gets permission for a launch point just outside controlled airspace, but the planned orbit would cross the boundary during the shot. What part of the plan must be reassessed?

Answer

The pilot must reassess the whole operating volume, not only the takeoff point. If any part of the planned route enters controlled airspace, the pilot needs the appropriate authorization or a route that stays outside it.

Explanation

Airspace permission follows where the aircraft flies. A safe launch point does not make the rest of the route safe or authorized. Planning should cover the lateral and vertical limits of the whole mission.