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1. normal operating procedures, including pre-flight, take-off, launch, approach, landing and recovery procedures

2. emergency procedures, including with respect to

   1. a control station failure

   2. an equipment failure

   3. a failure of the remotely piloted aircraft

   4. a loss of the command and control link

   5. a fly-away

   6. flight termination

1. follow the pre-flight checklist:
   Battery charged and in drone

   Propellers secured, correct directions, no visible defects

   Controller, phone: charged, connected, and physically secured

   Compass, IMU calibrated, GPS receiving signal

   Gimbal calibrated and covers/clips removed

   Flight mode 2 selected

   Involved persons briefed on flight plan and with access to appropriate checklists and manuals

1. controller sticks down and inwards to activate motors

2. lift off approx. 6 meters. keep an eye on surroundings and on remote controller for any errors

1. perform a visual scan of the area surrounding your landing pad + the route you will take to return to it, asking your visual observer to either perform this INSTEAD of you or to keep an eye on the drone while you do this. note any hazards or obstacles in your way

2. approach at a reasonable speed until close enough, then fly the rest of the way slowly. Disable sport mode if necessary

3. drop to about 6-10 meters when near the landing pad

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