Drone exam · Airspace restrictions

A pilot receives an airspace authorization that limits the flight to a smaller area and lower altitude than requested. The client asks the pilot to include one extra shot outside that area. What should the pilot do?

Answer

The pilot should stay within the authorized area, altitude, time, and conditions. The extra shot should be omitted unless a revised authorization covers it.

Explanation

An authorization is not a broad permission to fly wherever the mission requires. It is a set of conditions for a specific operation. Exceeding those conditions can create the same problem as flying without authorization.