Drone exam · UAS general knowledge

A manufacturer approves a parachute and separately approves a heavy camera, but the manual does not list the two accessories as an approved combination. Can the operator assume the combination is acceptable?

Answer

No. Check the documented configuration, mass, balance, power, mounting, and compatibility limits for the combined setup. Separate approval of two accessories does not automatically prove their combination is supported.

Explanation

Systems interact. Two individually acceptable accessories can exceed structural, power, balance, or software limits when installed together.