Drone exam · Operational procedures

A mapping route fits inside the customer's boundary, but part of it passes over a public footpath and another part sits behind a line of trees from the launch point. What should change in the planning process?

Answer

Rework the route or launch position so the flight can meet people separation, visibility, airspace, terrain, and aircraft limitations for the entire operation. A property boundary is not a safety boundary.

Explanation

Mission planning has to combine the legal and physical constraints of the route. A line on the client's map can still cross places where the pilot cannot safely or lawfully operate.