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

• A. At all times
• B. Only when asked
• C. Only in controlled airspace
• D. Never

Answer: (A)

A drone must yield to a manned aircraft at all times. This safety rule means that in every flight scenario, the manned aircraft has priority and the drone’s operator should take action to avoid any potential close-quarters situation. Because manned aircraft can be faster and may not see the drone in time, the correct approach is to anticipate and separate from them by adjusting your altitude or course to pass clear of the other aircraft. This habit helps prevent collisions and keeps the airspace safer for everyone. Choosing only when asked, or limiting the rule to controlled airspace, or never yielding, would ignore the universal priority of manned aircraft and could lead to dangerous encounters.