• Drone Registration

Drone Registration Number:

• Flight test location booked
• Pilot scheduled
• Test Plan (What we are testing)
• This should also include the flight path where applicable
• Subteam action items (for flight readiness)
• Transportation logistics finalized
• Booking SDC vehicles
• Assigning drivers
• Renting any needed equipment (trailer? generator? etc.)

• SDC Vehicle key collected (if required)
• Batteries Planned for (DON'T LEAVE CHARGING OVERNIGHT)
• Drone batteries & spares
• Transmitter batteries
• Battery tester/indicator
• On-site kit together
• First Aid Kit
• Ground station / Laptop
• Antenna / Receivers
• Transmitter
• Extra Water
• Power cords / Extension cables
• Wrenches
• Allen keys
• Knives
• Tape
• Rope/string
• Zip/Velcro ties
• Radios
• Safety goggles
• Fire extinguisher
• Spare foam
• hot glue gun w/ hot glue stick
• harnesses
• Airfame assembled
• ESCs/flight controller wired
• Radio equipment tested
• Channel mappings
• Flight modes
• Motors tested
• Wiring secured (Harnessing)
• End-to-end test (neglecting props)
• Check the center of gravity
• All components not on the airframe that are required should be in the flight box (e.g. props & prop nuts)
• Airframe payload
• Spare parts
• Props
• Airframe components (landing struts, arms, etc)
• wings nuts
• prop nuts
• any detached components such as angle mount
• props for other aircrafts such as Houston
• Hardware to assemble these components
• Electronics
• ESCs
• Motors
• Flight controllers
• Receiver
• Flight Code Flashed
• Ground station Software updated

• Take the WREST RC entrance card
• Grab Pre-departure Items
• Battery charger and associated cables(30tx to 60tx)
• Check battery status
• Charge if required, otherwise place into flight box
• Systems test
• Check flight controller orientation
• Check motor spin & rotation direction
• Check transmitter mappings
• Verify communication links (VTX/RX, Controller, Groundstation)
• Verify the mission planner is logging data
• Only attach props directly before flight (keep off at all other times)
• Get snacks
• Mission Briefing
• Read the flight plan to the team (that was made a week ago)
• Purpose of flight
• Plan of action
• Success criteria
• Delegate and brief on flight line roles
• Safety Briefing
• Key flight characteristics to observe
• Key system characteristics to observe
• Measurements to be made

• Air Frame
• Check all antennas, ensuring they are secure and in good condition
• Check the battery emplacement and secure attachment and ensure there are no cracks
• Check that all lights are operating normally
• Check that all sensors are secured and clear of any obstructions
• Check that the GPS is receiving satellites and providing a navigation solution
• For fixed wing aircraft, Check:
• Wings, ensuring they are securely attached to fuselage
• Wing leading edge surfaces
• Top and bottom of wing surfaces
• Wing tip surfaces
• Read of wing and all flight control surfaces for freedom of movement, security and any skin damage
• For rotary aircraft:
• Inspect top and bottom of air frame arms for cracks, loose parts, or signs of damage
• Check fluid levels and ensure no leaks if applicable
• Control Surfaces
• Ensure Elevator moves correctly
• Ensure Ailerons move correctly
• Ensure Rudder moves correctly
• Landing Gear
• Check landing gear is secure
• Inspect skids or wheels, especially attachment points
• Power plant
• Cowling or motor casing
• Security of engine mounts
• Presence of any cracks
• All wiring and connectors, ensure no cracks, loose connectors, or chaffing
• Propellers / Rotors
• Ensure propeller is secured
• Check for nicks, chips or cracks
• Ensure prop direction is correct
• Batteries
• Inspect to ensure there is no signs of swelling, external leaking or other defects
• Battery wiring and connectors from the battery are connected securely
• Batteries (and spares) are adequately charged
• Wires are not pinched
• Control Station / Receivers / Transmitter
• The battery and spare batteries if required are adequately charged
• Control Station device and cables are properly connected and functioning
• All flight interfaces are functioning normally
• Safety
• Good visibility and safe wind speed
• Surrounding is free of obstacles
• Crew far from drone
• General Site Survey
• Are there other people on the property
• Ground Recording / drone footage on
• Autopilot
• Control surfaces respond to autopilot in the correct manner
• Transitions between flight modes have expected effect
• Return-to-home systems, if present, have been configured