Alkaye Media On-Site Safety Checklist

Pre-flight 

• Reviewed targeted area through Google Earth for any obstructions 

• Reviewed area for any FAA restricted fly zones or other areas of concern 

• Reviewed safety requirements with sponsor / owner (sign-off required back of form) 

• Posted “ Aerial Photography” in process sign at opening / curb 

• Visit each neighbor to announce that aerial photography will be taking place 

• Posted “ Launch/Landing” zone sign calling for 50’ parameter

• Walked the hover area or path of flight to check for any areas on concern 

Flight Set-up

• Advise anyone within “ Launch/Landing” area of safety and 50’ requirement 

• Unpack and check DJI Phantom 3 for any visible signs of damage 

• Turn on Remote Controller and observe that both power and Wi-Fi are green 

• Ensure launch zone is clear and turn on DJI Phantom 3 battery 

• Toggle S1 & S2 switches five times to set GPS recalc & failsafe landing zone 

• Wait for solid GPS lights (Solid Green slow flashing) 

• Spin DJI Phantom 3 360

o both Horizontal and Vertically to ensure lock

• Review Launch Site one last time before lift off 

• Engage motors and start straight horizontal lift to desired altitude 

Flight 

• Monitor both GPS Lock (# satellites) / Battery Level every minute 

• Watch for any changes to the “Launch/Landing” area of safety and advise as necessary 

• Watch for any irregular craft behavior and land immediately if necessary 

• Return the craft to the landing area within 20% of battery life 

Post-Flight 

• Announce that the craft is returning for landing 

• Visual check that the 50’ rule is o bserv ed / Otherwise ho v er until 50 ’ is o bserved 

• Slowly bring the DJI Phantom 3 in for a landing 

• Turn off Battery on Craft first, then the Remote Controller 

• Store all equipment in their cases before allowing observes to approach 
Alkaye Media On-Site Safety Checklist

Sponsor / Owner Sign-off

As the sponsor or owner of this engagement you understand that Alkaye Media Group operates under

the following rules and obligation to ensure the public safety and privacy, and that we follow all FAA 

rules and guidelines.

As the sponsor / owner of this engagement you agree to the following through your initial of each item 

and signature at the bottom of this page.

Alkaye Media Group has advised you as to the following:

Initial:

• We will not fly within 1 mile of FAA Restricted Zones

• We will not fly over 400’ of the current launch elevation

• We will not fly if a 50” Launch/Landing parameter cannot be established

• We will land the craft immediately of any technical issues occur

• We will land the craft if on-site activity occurs that presents a security concern

Privacy Concerns:

• If Neighbors have a privacy concern, we will not fly until it is resolved

• If pictures taken has a privacy concern, it will not be made available

Safety

• You agree to assist in the limiting of people within the launch/landing area

• You agree to assist in the support of all other identified safety areas

Safety Checklist Signatures

Sponsor / Owner

<Name and address is normally listed below>

Alkaye Media Group

C/O Al Kohout

38 N. Cass Ave

Westmont, IL 60559