Drone exam · Navigation, charts, and mission data

A chart shows an altitude value near an obstacle, while the mission app displays height above the launch point. Why can directly comparing the two numbers be unsafe?

Answer

First identify each reference, such as mean sea level, above ground level, or relative height. Convert them to a common reference before judging clearance.

Explanation

Two correct altitude numbers can describe different vertical references. Mixing them can create a false sense of separation.