Drone exam · Operational procedures

A new observer joins the operation after the main briefing has already finished. The route has not changed. Is a short introduction enough?

Answer

No. The observer should receive the information needed for their role, including route, hazards, traffic expectations, communication words, stop criteria, and abnormal actions.

Explanation

A crew member cannot perform a safety role using information they never received. Briefing quality matters even when the flight plan itself has not changed.