Drone exam · Navigation, charts, and mission data

An automated route crosses a rural valley and the basemap shows no obstacles. What site information could still matter?

Answer

Check current aeronautical and local data, imagery, site survey information, and direct observation for wires, cranes, temporary masts, or other obstacles that may not appear on the basemap.

Explanation

No single map contains every small or temporary hazard. Route planning needs more than a clean looking background layer.