Pre-flight checklists are a great way to ensure you have all the necessary gear for flying your drone and that you are taking all the proper precautions to ensure you, your drone, and the people around you stay safe while you fly.
Flight date:
Flight location:
Weather conditions:
| Check | Item | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Is the location clear of people, power lines, and other objects? |
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| Are you in a no-fly zone? If so, find a different, appropriate (legal) place to fly. |
_________________________________________ | |
| Inspect equipment for damage | _________________________________________ | |
| First-Aid Kit available? | _________________________________________ | |
| Extra batteries? | _________________________________________ | |
| Verify battery charge level | _________________________________________ | |
| Place drone in a safe level location |
_________________________________________ | |
| Turn on camera | _________________________________________ | |
| Verify transmitter controls move | _________________________________________ | |
| Verify transmitter controls in neutral position |
_________________________________________ | |
| Verify transmitter throttle to zero | _________________________________________ | |
| Turn on transmitter | _________________________________________ | |
| Connect drone battery | _________________________________________ | |
| Power on drone | _________________________________________ | |
| Start flight timer | _________________________________________ | |
| Check for any people and animals near by |
_________________________________________ | |
| Stand clear and announce “CLEAR” |
_________________________________________ | |
| Arm flight controller | _________________________________________ | |
| Increase throttle slightly and check for abnormalities |
_________________________________________ | |
| Hover at 3-5 feet for a few seconds to check stability |
_________________________________________ |