Drone exam · Operational procedures

The aircraft announces that a home point has been recorded, but the map marker appears on the other side of the road. What should the pilot do?

Answer

Do not launch until the navigation position and home point are credible. Check GNSS status, map alignment, relevant sensor warnings, and the manufacturer's troubleshooting steps.

Explanation

Return to home is only useful when its reference position is correct. A bad home point can turn a link loss into an automated flight toward the wrong place.