Drone exam · Operational procedures

The launch area was empty during the site survey, but a contractor crew arrives and starts using the same access road during setup. Is the original ground plan still valid?

Answer

No. Reassess the ground area, brief or exclude people as required, move barriers or the launch point if appropriate, and delay the operation if the required control cannot be maintained.

Explanation

Ground control is a live condition. A site that was acceptable ten minutes earlier can become unsuitable when people or vehicles enter the operating area.