Drone exam · Airspace restrictions

An automated authorization system rejects a requested altitude near an airport but offers a lower altitude. The pilot needs the higher altitude for the job. What is the correct planning path?

Answer

The pilot should either redesign the flight for the lower approved altitude or use the official further coordination process for the higher request. The pilot should not self authorize above the automated limit.

Explanation

Automated approval is not a negotiation with the map. When the requested operation exceeds what can be approved automatically, the pilot needs a formal review or a changed mission plan. The safe path is documented permission or no flight at that height.