Small Aircraft; Low Wing; 1 Eng; Fixed Gear
Flight Crew Commercial; Flight Crew Flight Instructor; Flight Crew Multiengine; Flight Crew Instrument
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 75; Flight Crew Total 5200; Flight Crew Type 35
Conflict Airborne Conflict; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy
General None Reported / Taken
Human Factors; Procedure
I was conducting right base to new private airport level at approximately 500' AGL in order to evaluate appropriate traffic flow for the landing site. ZZZ is awaiting final activation in the ADIP (Airport Data and Information Portal) portal system. While in my right turn; a local property owner was conducting legal drone operations. There was not a collision hazard; but the potential for such an event was identified by the drone operator. After engagement with the operator; I agreed to adjust pattern corridor to avoid overflight of the area of concern at low altitude. Prior to further low altitude flight operation in the immediate vicinity of ZZZ I will await final FAA activation of the landing site. I will also engage the immediate community to inform them of flight operations and solicite any additional safety concerns. It was a good learning experience on community engagement and to be more proactive in risk identification/mitigation.
General aviation pilot was flying into a soon to be new airport. The pilot saw a legally operated UAS and noted it may become a safety concern after the airport opens.