When operating an sUAS near a non-towered airport, what communication practice improves safety?

• A.Transmit a position report every minute on the tower frequency
• B.Use the emergency frequency to announce drone operations
• C.Monitor the airport's Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) for manned traffic announcements

Why

Manned pilots announce their positions and intentions on the CTAF at non-towered fields. Listening on that frequency gives the remote pilot early warning of arriving and departing traffic.

Source: FAA-G-8082-22 Ch. 11 · ACS knowledge area: Airport Operations · From the Loading, Performance & Airport Operations practice bank (PER-072).

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