When in flight, a drone must give way to a manned aircraft.

• A. At all times
• B. Only during landing
• C. Never
• D. When beneficial

Answer: (A)

Giving way to a manned aircraft at all times is a fundamental safety rule. Manned aircraft have the right of way and are generally less maneuverable, especially at close range or low speeds, so the safest approach is to yield whenever a manned aircraft is in the vicinity. This means from takeoff through landing—the entire flight—adjusting your drone’s path or altitude or, if necessary, landing to maintain a safe separation. The other options fail because they do not guarantee safety: waiting only during landing doesn’t cover the rest of the flight, never yielding ignores a fundamental priority, and yielding only when beneficial is vague and not a reliable rule.