Drone exam · Operational procedures

A resident asks whether the pilot has authority to stop people using a public path. The path needs to be clear for the planned route. How should the crew handle this?

Answer

Explain the operation accurately, use only the access control authority the operator or site owner actually has, and change or pause the flight if the necessary ground area cannot lawfully be controlled.

Explanation

Safety planning does not create legal control over public space. The operation has to adapt to the access rights that actually exist.