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"Real" airplanes have the same issue. That's why all the charts and databases are updated frequently and pilots are responsible for ensuring the latest data is
by swingbridge 11y ago
"Real" airplanes have the same issue. That's why all the charts and databases are updated frequently and pilots are responsible for ensuring the latest data is available and loaded into the onboard computers. On a typical small general aviation airplane that typically involves uodating the electronic flight bag app on your iPad and popping a new memory card into the on board navigation computer.
Other short term updates (like firefighting flight restrictions) are reviewed by the pilots on official FAA endorsed websites or by calling a flight service center (like customer support for pilots) before each flight. One of the most basic elements of the required preflight planning for any flight of a "real" airplane is to do all the above to make sure you have the latest data and know about any temporary restrictions.
There's no reason why drone pilots couldn't or shouldn't be required to perform a simplified version of the above before flight (if you want to do anything other than flying the thing under the treeline in your own backyard).