Drone exam · Ground-risk mitigation

In an EU/EASA A2 context, a pilot plans to fly close to an uninvolved person and remembers only the minimum number printed on a summary card. What else should be evaluated?

Answer

Apply the current A2 rule and the 1:1 concept where relevant, while also considering the aircraft's height, speed, weather, performance, and the ability to keep the area segregated.

Explanation

A minimum number is not a complete risk assessment. EASA guidance links close operation to both distance and the actual situation.