Drone exam · Meteorology

A cold drone is brought from an air conditioned vehicle into hot humid air and immediately powered on. What risk should the crew consider?

Answer

Moisture can condense on or inside the aircraft and payload. Allow the equipment to acclimatise as required and check for moisture before power up or flight.

Explanation

Condensation can occur when a cold surface is exposed to warm humid air. Electronics and optical sensors may be affected even though no rain is falling.