### Drone/UAS PreFlight **– Flight**  **– Post Flight Plan** 

**Area	&	Environment:**
o **Hazards	/	Site	Selection** 

### o **Check	for	wires	/	cables** 

### o **Animals** 

### o **People	/	bystanders** 

### o **Property	in	the	vicinity** 

### o **Site	is	away	from	nonessential	participants** 

### o **Ability	to	maintain	adequate	buffer	zones	between	aircraft	and	personnel** 

### o **Minimize departures	and	landings	over	populated	areas**  

### o **Take	into	account	local	topography,	ensuring	a	visible	line	of	sight	towards the	Drone/UAS	at	all	times.	Ensure	the	telemetry	connection	is	not	obstructed.**  

### o **Investigate	potential	alternative	landing	sites	in	case take**  **- off	site	is**  **obstructed.** 

### o **Psychological	consideration	(are	you	well	rested,	rushed,	are	you	being pressured	by	client)**  

### o **Weather	considerations** 

### o **Temperature** 

### o **Visibility** 

### o **Precipitation** 

### o **Wind	Speed** 

### o **Upper	winds	/	at	altitude** 

### o **Discuss	flight	plan	with	your	co -**  **pil ot	or	spotter**  

### o **If	flying	in	controlled	airspace,	have	you	notified	airspace authority?**  **NOTAMs** 

### o **Can	you	reach authorities?**  

### o **Do	you	need	to	maintain	communication?**

**Note: First	Aid	Kit	stocked,	readily	accessib** **le	and	visible	to	anyone	in	the area.** 

### Drone/UAS PreFlight **– Flight**  **– Post Flight Plan**  **Equipment :**  **Drone /UAS** 
o **Drone/UAS Certificate	of	Registration	Number**  o **Walk -**  **around** o **Crack	in	joints	and	structural	members** o **Loose	or	damaged	screws,	ties, wiring,**  **fasteners,	straps** o **Inspect	prop	mounts	and	screws	and	a pply	slight	counter	pressure	on	arms	to**  **check for	loosened	components**  o **FPV	,	inspect	/	clean	FPV	(Camera)	Lens	and	insure	it	is	secured	and** o **Camera	settings	are	correct	(still	images,	video, frame	rate** **)** o **Battery	/	Batteries	are	fully	charged,	properly	seated and	Secured**  o **Fail -**  **safe	equipment	functioning** o **RTH	(return	to	home)** o **Recovery Button	Functioning**  o **Firmware	Airport	Proximity	Detection	Functioning** o **Props	are	smooth	and	free	of	damage	/	d efect	(check	blade,	surface	and**  **hub)** o **Prop	adapters	are	tight	/	secure** o **Ensure	voltage	alarm	is	connected** o **Ensure	arming	/	idle	timeout	is	properly	configured** o **Correct	model	is	selected	in	transmitter	(if	applicable)** o **Check	RC	transmitter	shows	the	right	range	and	centering	for	all	sticks** o **Perform	range	test**

**Pre -**  **flight	/	Run -**  **up**

### Drone/UAS PreFlight **– Flight**  **– Post Flight Plan** 

o **Verifying	all	transmitter,	on -** **board	ai rcraft	and	camera	batteries	are	fully**  **charged** o **Ensure	no	frequency	conflicts with	both	video	and	transmitter** **/receiver** o **Checking	all	control	surfaces	for	signs	of	damage,	loose	hinges,	and** o **overall condition;	Looking	over	the	wing/rotors	to	ensure	they	are	in**  **good structural	condition	and	properly	secured**  o **Check	motor/engine	and	mounting	attached	to	the	airframe;** o **Study	propellers	/	mounting	hardware	/	rotor	blades	for	chips and**  **deformation;** o **Check	the landing	gear	for	damage	and	function**  o **Test	electrical	connections,	plugged	in	and	secure** o **Ensure	photo	/	video	equipment	mounting	system	is	secure	and operational.**  o **Check	location	of	GPS	equipment	controlling	the	autopilot.** o **Drone/UAS in	stabilization	mode,	e** **nsure	control	surfaces	move	towards	the correct	positions**  o **Drone/UAS is	in	a	level	location	safe	for	takeoff**  o **Power	up	Video	receiver	/	goggles** o **If	using	Video	recorder	turn	on	camera	system** o **Camera	settings	are	correct** o **SD	camera	memory	clear	and	inserted into	the	camera**  o **Radio	transmitter	on** o **Connect	/	power	on	battery	to	airframe** o **Ensure	led	indicators	and	audible	tones	are	correct** o **Scan	for	nearby	cars	/	people	/	animals** o **Say	“CLEAR!”** o **Arm	flight	controller** o **Increase	throttle	slightly	listening	for	any abnormalities**  o **Short	20 -**  **30	second	hover	at	3 -**  **5	feet	(listen	for	vibrations	/	loose** o **items)**

### Drone/UAS PreFlight **– Flight**  **– Post Flight Plan** 
**In -**  **Flight Not	to	Exceed**  **100 ft	AGL**  **– and	forward	speed	of**  **5 -**  **10mph Max**  o **Always keep	your	fingers	on	the**  **controller/transmitter.** o **Never	let	the Drone/UAS**  **out	of	your	sight	even	for	a	second.** o **Climb	to	a	safe	altitude	away	from	potential	hazards	and	to	reduce noise**  **pollution.** o **Keep	aircraft	at	a	safe	operating	distance	from	people,	electric	utility lines	and**  **buildings.** o **If	the Drone/UAS**  **must	be	flown	over	bui ldings	or	people,	use	a	lightweight**  **UAS and	maintain	a	safe	altitude	for	recovery	and	make	every	effort**  **to minimize	exposure.**  o **Spotter:	Use	a	spotter	whenever	possible	and	appropriate,	especially when**  **flying	by	First	Person	View** o **Do	not	fly Drone/U** **AS within	distance	defined	by	local	laws	of	any**  **private/commercial	airport/helipad** o **Do	not	fly	around a	pre**  **- existing**  **Drone/UAS flying	site	without	a	frequency**  **management agreement.**  o **Do	not	interfere	with	operations	and	traffic	patterns	at	any	airport** o **Landing: Regardless	of	whether	of	a	manual	or	automated**  **Drone/UAS landing,**  **scan	landing	area	for	potential	obstruction	hazards.** o **Announce	out	loud	“Preparing	to	Land”.** o **Carefully	land	the	aircraft	away	from	obstructions	and	people.**

**Post -**  **Flight** o **Shutting	Down: Turn	the	power	off	to	the	aircraft**  **and/or	disconnect	the batteries.**  o **Turn	off	the	transmitter.** o **Turn	the	power	off	to	the	photo	equipment.** o **Visually	check	aircraft	for	signs	of	damage	and/or excessive	wear.**  o **Remove	the	unused	fuel	if	applicable.	Secure	the air** **craft.** o **Check	pictures:	Verify	that	the Drone/UAS**  **camera	actually took	the	pictures.** 

### Drone/UAS PreFlight **– Flight**  **– Post Flight Plan** 

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