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Items | |
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Boundaries | |
Type of airspace, regulations that apply | |
Altitudes and routes to be used on approach/departure from area of operation | |
Proximity of manned aircraft | |
Location, height of obstacles | |
Weather and environment | |
Horizontal distances from uninvolved persons |
Onsite
Access to:
- RPAS advanced certificate
- Drone insurance
- Drone operating manual
- Drone registration
- Any procedures, checklists, prepared for the flight
- Phone numbers of relevant authorities
- Fire extinguisher
- 2way radio, optional
- Ensure fuel/energy is sufficient
- Brief all involved people on instructions and plans, locations of any emergency equipment, all important documentation/manuals should be accessible
- Ensure takeoff location does not have a likelihood of collisions with another aircraft/person/obstacle
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