Drone exam · Navigation, charts, and mission data

The outbound route is legal but passes behind buildings that leave no suitable emergency landing area for several hundred metres. What should the pilot reconsider?

Answer

Change the route, altitude where lawful, operating position, or mission method so a credible recovery option remains available throughout the flight.

Explanation

A route is not good simply because it avoids prohibited airspace. Operational consequences of a fault matter too.