Drone exam · Operational procedures

Two qualified pilots need to swap control halfway through a long inspection. What should the handover include?

Answer

Use an agreed transfer procedure that confirms who has control, aircraft position and mode, battery state, active warnings, route status, and any current hazards before the receiving pilot accepts control.

Explanation

A controller can be physically handed over while situational awareness remains with the first pilot. The handover is complete only when authority and the operational picture move together.