Drone exam · Navigation, charts, and mission data

A geofence boundary is accurate to a few metres and the aircraft navigation error can also be several metres. Why is a waypoint two metres inside the line a weak design?

Answer

The combined uncertainties can place the actual aircraft outside the intended boundary even when the waypoint coordinate is inside it. Add a practical buffer.

Explanation

Independent errors can add together. Planning at the edge consumes the entire tolerance.