Drone exam · Operational procedures

A camera payload begins swinging after a mounting failure, but the aircraft remains controllable. The client asks for one final photograph before landing. What should guide the pilot?

Answer

End the mission and recover using the safest available procedure. The unstable payload changes the aircraft's risk and can worsen without warning.

Explanation

Once a failure affects the aircraft configuration, mission value should not compete with the need to regain a safe condition.