Drone exam · UAS general knowledge

Return to home starts because of a brief link event, but the aircraft is now approaching a new crane that was not present during setup. What system knowledge does the pilot need?

Answer

The pilot should know how to regain or confirm control, cancel or modify RTH when the model permits it, and choose a safer recovery path without creating a control conflict.

Explanation

Automation is useful only when the pilot understands how to supervise it. A recovery path can become unsafe as the environment changes.