Drone exam · Privacy and data protection

A survey can be completed either with one wide orbit or several tighter passes aimed only at the asset. What privacy trade off should be considered?

Answer

Compare which plan collects less unrelated information while still completing the job safely. The tighter route may reduce capture of neighbouring people and property if it remains operationally sound.

Explanation

Data minimisation can influence flight geometry. A route that reduces unnecessary field of view can lower privacy exposure before any editing is needed.