Drone exam · Airspace restrictions

Two planning tools disagree about whether a launch point is just inside or just outside controlled airspace. The job is not urgent. What should the pilot do?

Answer

The pilot should resolve the discrepancy using the authoritative source for that country or move the operation to a clearly permitted location. If the boundary cannot be confirmed, the conservative choice is not to fly from that point.

Explanation

Boundary uncertainty is exactly the kind of issue that should be handled on the ground. Launching while hoping the less restrictive tool is correct creates legal and collision risk problems. The pilot needs a defensible source before deciding that no authorization is needed.