Drone exam · Operational procedures

A public gate cannot be locked, but the crew can see it from the launch position. Why is simply 'watching the gate' not a complete contingency?

Answer

The crew needs a defined trigger and action: who watches, how they call the stop, where the aircraft goes, and when the operation may resume after an entry.

Explanation

Detection is only the first half of a contingency. The plan also needs an immediate response that protects the person entering the area.