Drone exam · Maintenance and airworthiness

Why might a BVLOS mapping aircraft need more formal maintenance control than a lightly used training drone, even if both are technically similar models?

Answer

The consequences of hidden defects, reliance on automation and exposure can be greater. The maintenance system should match the operation's risk, authorisation and technical dependencies.

Explanation

Maintenance assurance is part of the safety case, not merely a property of the airframe model.