A low-battery warning appears while the aircraft is still over the work area with useful pictures left to take. What is the correct response?

• A.Ignore the first warning because it is only advisory
• B.Begin returning or land promptly while sufficient reserve power remains
• C.Climb higher to improve the video signal and finish the task

Why

Low-battery warnings are timed to leave a reserve for a safe return and landing. Continuing the task consumes that reserve and risks a forced landing or loss of power over an unsafe area.

Source: FAA-G-8082-22 Ch. 5 · ACS knowledge area: Emergency Procedures · From the Emergency Procedures & Human Factors practice bank (HUM-004).

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