Drone exam · Meteorology

A facade inspection requires slow sideways flight close to a building. The wind is forecast to veer 40 degrees during the job. Why does the direction change matter?

Answer

The change can turn a manageable headwind or tailwind into a crosswind that pushes the aircraft toward or away from the structure. Reassess the route, stand off distance, and stop criteria.

Explanation

For close work, direction can matter as much as speed because it changes which hazard receives the wind driven drift.