## DJI Phantom 2 Vision **+ and 3DR Solo Checklists** **, Cautions**

**and Warnings and Emergency Procedures Manual** 

Updated 10/9/15 **Blue Sky Flyovers, Inc.** 8392 Rambling River Drive Sanford FL 32771 407-474-4100 bob@blueskyflyovers.com

## DJI Phantom 2 Vision Plus and 3DR Solo Checklists**,**

**Cautions and Warnings and Emergency Proc** **edures PREFLIGHT CHECKLIST**  __ Check area to fly on Google maps __ Make sure there are no heavy metal objects with in 30 feet of sUAS __ Confirm Walkie-Talkie and ATC coms operation __ Inform ATC of your flight plan if required __ Determine emergency flight plan and alternate landing zones avoiding power lines and obstacles __ Check wind direction __ Set a perimeter of 50- 100 meters – area must be clear of people __ All antennas installed and all pointing in correct directions __ Engage GCS, monitor, laptop, goggles, etc. __ Remove lens cap / Clean lens __ Turn Camera On __ Ensure camera has SD card installed. __ Check battery voltage, all batteries should be charged to 100% __ Install battery on sUAS. __ Check CG __ Level sUAS with front pointing in correct direction for course lock – do not turn on __ On s UAS TX - Set switches - Throttl e Down, Return to Home switch Off, Manual Flight Mode Switch On, Flight Path Switch Off – Not Course or Home Lock __ Turn s UAS Transmitter On __ Turn Photography Transmitter On __ Calibrate GPS/Compass if necessary __ If calibrated, cycle battery with correct heading for course lock. __ Do not touch the sUAS until 30 seconds after full GPS Lock. __ Check sUAS Voltage from GCS __ Engage Attitude Mode __ Engage GPS Mode __ Do not engage motors. Set throttle to down position. Wait until receiver indicates 6 or more satellites have been connected via GPS __ Verify camera operation __ Upload flight plan if flying autonomous ly Verify altitude is about 0 via gauge on computer/GCS/video monitor/goggles **TAKEOFF CHECKLIST** __ Declare intentions for takeoff with ATC __ PIC announces loudly: “CLEAR PROP” __ Position the left stick in the middle down , right stick centered. __ Advance throttle to power for 5 seconds. Assure all motors are operating. __ Verify that left/right and forward/back stick movement engages th e proper motors __ Verify data and video links are still operational __ PIC Announces loudly: “TAKING OFF”__ Advance throttle to full. sUAS must jump off of the ground.

__ Ascend to 3 meters. Center throttle stick. Confirm sUAS is responding to controls . Verify wireless link, GPS hold, camera operation, gauges, etc. are working properly. __ Verify course lock is operational by rotating 90 degrees and pushing forward on stick. __ Verify sUAS stability. If unstable, land and reset gains, recalibrate, or rete st as necessary. __ Raise landing gear if so equipped __ Proceed with manual mission For autopilot operation __ Ascend to 10 meters manually, e ngage autopilot __ Manual pilot/observer must monitor the informational LED and be ready to take over in manual m ode when necessary. __ Manual pilot to request sUAS flight battery voltage readout from camera operator periodically. **QUICK REFERENCE PREFLIGHT CHECKLIST** __ Landing zone clear __ Level sUAS with correct heading __ Battery must be at 100% prior to flight __ Camera on. SD card in. __ Both TX – all switches down __ Both TX on __ sUAS power on __ Check GPS and Course lock __ Video check __ Photo check __ Takeoff __ Raise Landing Gear is so equipped **LANDING CHECKLIST** __ Landing area clear __ Lower landing gea r if so equipped __ Note any obstacles in flight path __ PIC announces loudly: “LANDING” **AFTER LANDING CHECKLIST** __ Turn main power switch to the sUAS to OFF __ Note elapsed time of flight __ Adjust any parameters (camera servo speed, exponential, etc. ) __ Turn power off to transmitters, camera, goggles, monitors, Rds., etc. __ Verify all motor temperatures are similar __ Enter data into flight log __ Date and time of flight __ Batteries used__ Time of Flight

__ Contact ATC to notify them that all flight sUAS ops have ceased __ Unplug and inspect batteries upon landing **CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS** __ Never power a video transmitter or receiver without an antenna connected or overload failure will occur. __ Read all information regarding batteries contained in this manual and supplements. WARNING: Batteries fully charged must be handled with extreme care. Batteries are highly flammable and can explode, especially when fully charged. Improper charging, vibration, impact, high discharge, etc. can lead to explosion and fire. Batteries must be charged under constant supervision and using proper precautions. They are less volatile than gasoline BUT they should be treated with the same respect! __ Batteries must not be stored above 50% charged state. __ Store batteries between 20% - 50% charged state. Only fully charge batteries just before use. __ Fully charged batteries that are not to be used within 24 hours should be discharged to 20% - 50% charged state. __ Discharging LiPo batteries in excess of 80% of their rated capacity can cause harm to the batteries. __ Propellers must be balanced to avoid excessive vibration. __ GPS/Compass must be facing forward. __ Do not use GPS Mode without GPS lock. __ Use low strength thread locking compound on all screws. __ Wireless Video and Data ranges vary considerably on many factors including weather, equipment, and obstructions. Be prepared for com failures. __ If excessive rocking occurs or the sUAS is visibly unstable, l and Immediately and t rouble Shoot for: • One or more weak motor output • Structure flexing from fatigue or cracks • Motor mount loose • Main frame cracked or loose • Boom arms cracked or loose • Loose b olts causing flexing or misalignment • Props not tight • Mounts not tight • Props out of balance or misaligned • Excessive wind speeds or gusts • Excessive gains • Excessive motor power – slightly more than take off power **EMERGENCY PROCEDURES** DATA LINK FAILUREsUAS will not lose com link without warning. When dropouts are noticed to

Increase in frequency, which indicates the limit of the travel range or other interference. If a cell tower is nearby it can swamp the signal. 900 MHz may not be usable in that area. If this is suspected , change to a different frequency, remain closer to the sUAS or move away from the tower. LOW BATTERY POWER You will hear a verbal announcement that the battery is at 25%, proceed to landing zone. If the battery power goes to 10%, sUAS will automatically return to the landing zone at a preset height of 125 feet to avoid trees and stru ctures. GCS FAILURE GCS failure most often happens due to a low battery. If this occurs the PIC should takeover manual control of the sUAS using the RC link. COMPASS CALIBRATION ERROR When co mpass is out of calibration there will be a warning on the monitor or the GCS Recalibrate the compass following the OEM instruction manual. FIRE Fires can occur due to a short circuit or battery failure. Disconnect the battery ASAP unless there is possible physical danger . CAUTION Use a class D fire extinguisher to put out fires on and surrounding the battery. Water can be used though it may cause other electrical component failures. FORCED LANDINGS A lternate emergency landing zones will be chosen ahead of time. Be sure that the LZ is clear of people to avoid any incidents. Land in the nearest LZ that is clear of people. Announce your intentions of landing as loud as necessary to alert people of the incoming sUAS.