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Pre Flight Checklist

The document provides a pre-flight checklist for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). It lists steps to check the flight environment, inspect the UAV prior to connecting the battery, verify the UAV is functioning properly after connecting the battery, and conduct take-off procedures. The checklist ensures safety by having crews check for hazards, establish landing zones, inspect the drone hardware and connectivity, and test controls before launching.

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Pre Flight Checklist

The document provides a pre-flight checklist for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). It lists steps to check the flight environment, inspect the UAV prior to connecting the battery, verify the UAV is functioning properly after connecting the battery, and conduct take-off procedures. The checklist ensures safety by having crews check for hazards, establish landing zones, inspect the drone hardware and connectivity, and test controls before launching.

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  • Take-off: Outlines the steps and checks necessary to safely take off the UAV.
  • Pre-Flight Checklist: Provides a comprehensive checklist to ensure all pre-flight conditions of the UAV and surrounding environment are optimal.

Pre-Flight Checklist Template

Flight Environment
 Check for persons not involved in the UAV operation, spectators, animals
 Flight manager briefs crew on operation, including aspects such as weather
 Check location of first-aid kit
 Establish the primary landing zone (LZ) with traffic cones clearly marking the LZ
 Establish a backup LZ, in case the primary LZ is unavailable

UAV (pre-battery connection)


 Inspect the airframe for overall condition (cracks, etc.)
 Hull is securely fitted
 Check wiring is secure
 Check connectors are fully connected
 Motors are securely mounted
 Propellers are securely fastened
 Propellers rotate freely without any obstructions (e.g. hitting edges of incorrectly fitted
indoor hull)
 Cameras are unobstructed
 Sensors on bottom of UAV body are unobstructed

UAV (post-battery connection)


 Connect battery
 Ensure LEDs on the UAV are green
 Establish Wi-Fi connection to drone
 Open software on controlling device
 Check cameras operational
 Ensure the UAV is on a level surface
 Initiate an auto trim of the UAV to ensure the software recognises a level surface

Take-Off
 Pilot calls “Lifiting”
 Engages auto take-off of drone (either through the app or programming code)
 Conducts control check – hovering drone, ensures it can be manoeuvred left, right, forwards,
backwards, up, and down.

Pre-Flight Checklist Template Flight Environment  Check for persons not involved in the UAV operation, spectators, anim

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