What should the remote pilot do if experiencing a UAS flyaway?

What should the remote pilot do if experiencing a UAS flyaway?

• A. Ignore and continue the mission
• B. Land as soon as possible
• C. Contact the manufacturer
• D. Monitor the system's location, and if the UA enters airspace that requires new authorization, then the remote pilot needs to immediately notify ATC

Answer: (D)

When a UAS flyaway happens, the priority is to keep track of the aircraft’s location and flight path so you understand where it is and what airspace it’s entering. If the UA drifts into airspace that requires new authorization, you must immediately notify ATC. This keeps air traffic aware of the unmanned aircraft and allows ATC to provide guidance, issue any needed permissions, and coordinate with other flights to prevent conflicts. Monitoring the system’s location gives you the information needed to determine when this notification is required. Simply ignoring the situation, trying to land without regard to airspace, or contacting the manufacturer doesn’t address the regulatory and safety implications, so they’re not the best course of action.

When a UAS flyaway happens, the priority is to keep track of the aircraft’s location and flight path so you understand where it is and what airspace it’s entering. If the UA drifts into airspace that requires new authorization, you must immediately notify ATC. This keeps air traffic aware of the unmanned aircraft and allows ATC to provide guidance, issue any needed permissions, and coordinate with other flights to prevent conflicts. Monitoring the system’s location gives you the information needed to determine when this notification is required. Simply ignoring the situation, trying to land without regard to airspace, or contacting the manufacturer doesn’t address the regulatory and safety implications, so they’re not the best course of action.