When should you consider rerouting your flight due to airspace restrictions?

• A. Only if you are told by another pilot.
• B. When you encounter a no-fly area or restricted airspace.
• C. Only at night.
• D. If the drone battery is low.

Answer: (B)

Airspace restrictions are areas where drone flight is limited or prohibited to protect people and other aircraft. If you encounter a no-fly area or restricted airspace, rerouting your flight keeps you clear of those zones and ensures you’re operating within the rules. This isn’t about being told by another pilot, nighttime conditions, or battery level; those factors don’t determine the need to avoid restricted airspace. To stay prepared, review maps and plan a route that avoids restricted zones, and if you discover one during flight, adjust your path accordingly so you don’t enter the restricted airspace.