Drone exam · UAS general knowledge

The aircraft is placed on a reinforced concrete roof and reports a compass warning even though GNSS position is excellent. Why can both indications be true at the same time?

Answer

GNSS position and magnetic heading come from different sources. Steel reinforcement or nearby electrical equipment can disturb the compass while satellite positioning remains good.

Explanation

A strong position solution does not validate magnetic heading. The pilot needs to evaluate each navigation source on its own terms.