Drone exam · Meteorology

A thunderstorm is several kilometres away and the site is still dry. Why might launching still be unsafe?

Answer

Thunderstorm outflow can produce sudden gusts, wind shifts, turbulence, lightning risk, and rapidly changing conditions away from the visible rain. Keep a conservative stand off and follow local weather guidance.

Explanation

Convective storms affect a wider area than the precipitation core. Waiting for rain to reach the launch point is too late as a trigger.