Daily briefing

FAA warns of GPS interference testing around Yuma from 30 September to 3 October

An FAASTeam flight advisory lists GPS interference testing around Yuma, Arizona from 30 September through 3 October and tells pilots to check NOTAMs frequently for changes. The notice says associated NOTAMs are to be published at least 72 hours in advance.

GNSS degradation can affect navigation, geofencing, return-to-home behavior, mapping accuracy and time synchronization in unmanned aircraft even when the airframe itself is functioning normally.

Drone operators in the affected region should review current NOTAMs before each flight, understand how their specific autopilot behaves when GNSS quality falls and avoid assuming an automated return mode will remain reliable.