Drone exam · Meteorology

A rooftop anemometer reads 10 m/s while the sheltered courtyard launch point reads 4 m/s. Which reading is more relevant to a flight that will spend most of its time above roof level?

Answer

The exposed rooftop reading is more representative of the air the drone will occupy, though the pilot should consider both and keep monitoring actual aircraft behavior.

Explanation

A measurement is useful when it represents the flight environment, not merely because it is nearest to the pilot.