Drone exam · Meteorology

A geomagnetic event is producing GNSS quality advisories. The drone still shows satellites. What risk remains?

Answer

Satellite count alone does not guarantee an accurate solution. Ionospheric disturbance can degrade signal accuracy and reliability, so reduce reliance on GNSS dependent automation and verify current service conditions.

Explanation

GNSS signals pass through the ionosphere. Solar events can disturb that layer and reduce navigation accuracy without making every satellite disappear.