Drone exam · UAS general knowledge

A pilot needs to fly between a glass building and a metal clad warehouse. What GNSS problem is more likely there than in an open field?

Answer

Signals can be blocked or reflected before reaching the receiver, producing poor geometry, multipath errors, or intermittent position quality. The pilot should expect less reliable position assistance and plan accordingly.

Explanation

GNSS receivers calculate position from signal timing. Reflected signals travel farther than direct ones and can distort the solution.