Safety is an important element for a remote pilot to consider prior to operating an unmanned aircraft system. To prevent the unwanted movement of a UA, what action should a remote pilot take if the UA unexpectedly enters an autonomous or semi-autonomous flight mode?
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The remote PIC must maintain control of the aircraft at all times under § 107.19. If the aircraft enters an unexpected autonomous mode, the pilot should attempt to regain manual control immediately. If that is not possible and the aircraft poses a hazard, the flight should be terminated safely.The trap →
Allowing autonomous mode to complete does not satisfy the remote PIC's control obligation, an unexpected mode activation is a malfunction, not a planned operation. RTH might bring the aircraft over unsafe areas depending on the home point.SOURCE → 14 CFR § 107.19, FAA UAG Sample Question 15CHECKED APR 21ACS V.A.K1MED