Drone exam · Airspace restrictions

A pilot has valid authorization for a morning inspection, but fog delays the launch until late afternoon when the approval window has ended. What should happen?

Answer

The pilot should not use the expired authorization. The operation should be replanned for a valid approval window or resubmitted if required.

Explanation

Authorization conditions matter even when the delay is outside the pilot's control. Weather, client delays, or equipment issues do not extend the approved time by default. The flight should match the permission that is actually in force.