Drone exam · UAS general knowledge

A drone begins producing a faint new vibration only at high power, while hovering still looks normal. Why should the pilot investigate before the next demanding flight?

Answer

A vibration that appears under higher load can indicate propeller damage, imbalance, looseness, bearing wear, or another propulsion problem that is not obvious in a low power hover.

Explanation

A system can look stable because the flight controller is compensating. New vibration is evidence that the mechanical condition may have changed.