# Operating Checklist SteadiDrone MAVRIK Edition 1 Uncontrolled Flight Loss of Control Announce If in Vortex Ring State Full Throttle & Forward Pitch Until Stable Commands Neutral Mode Switch RTL
Video Communication Loss Video Communication Fail Announce Controls Neutral Mode Switch RTL
Loss of Orientation Loss of Orientation Announce Controls Neutal Mode Switch Loiter
GPS Failure Loss of GPS Announce Stop Aircraft Movement Release Sticks Land Lower Throttle Slowly 

## NOTES

• You must make sure to set the failsafe appropriately to each individual flight
. Failure to do so can result in loss of the aircraft as well as injury to others
. • Be aware of battery power at all times when flying
. • Be aware of outside elements (i
.e. weather or birds) and continuously assess the flight risk
. • Make sure aircraft failsafes are set properly! Be sure the aircraft will go to an altitude clearof obstacles when failsafe is engaged
. • Make sure the home point is located in a safe landing area away from people, but close to the pilot and GCS antenna
. 

# EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

WARNING In the event of a crash, use caution when retrieving the aircraft
. The aircraft may still be armed & the battery, when damaged, is a potential fire hazard
. Failure to comply may result in personal injury or property damage
.



## PREFLIGHT BRIEFING 1) Flight plan, description of operations 2) Crew responsibilities: PIC, SO, Instructor, VO 3) Flight risks and environmental factors

a. Pilot experience, rest, and health b. Weather briefing c. Obstacles and traffic d. Inoperative equipment 4) Emergencies

a. Who will call 911 or notify other authorities? Who will perform CPR/First Aid? Where is the nearest fire extinguisher, AED, and first aid kit? b. Post

-crash aircraft handling c. Who has flight controls in an emergency? 5) Communications: frequencies/equipment for ATC, telemetry, video, ground crew, dispatch

SteadiDrone MAVRIK AUV Proprietary, Competition Sensitive SteadiDrone MAVRIK AUV Proprietary, Competition SensitiveSteadiDrone MAVRIK AUV Proprietary, Competition Sensitive Pre-Flight Ground Station Setup Mode Switch Stabilize Transmitter Power On Aircraft Place at Launch Point, Camera Away From Pilot Multirotor Battery Connect & Power On Safety Button Press Until Solid Red *Do not handle Mavrikwhile the safety button is solid red & Mavrik is alive* LED Status Lights Check & Verify Positive GPS Lock (Blinking Green)
Takeoff Motors Arm Throttle Increase Slowly & Steadily Hover Maintain In-Flight Aircraft Link/Control Verify Positive Transmitter Battery Verify Appropriate Gimbal/Camera Verify Functionality Ground Station Telemetry Monitor Flight Modes Verify Functionality

Landing Aircraft Position Over Level Surface Mode Switch Stabilize Throttle Slowly Decrease After Touchdown Disarm Modes Motors Verify Fully Stopped

Post Flight Safety Button Press & Hold until Blinking Red Battery Power Off, Disconnect, & Store Gimbal/Camera Power Off Transmitter Power Off Propellers Remove & Inspect Landing Gear On Gear Holder Aircraft & Parts Inspect & Return to Storage Case Logbook Update as Required Go/No-Go Decisions Weather Conditions Verify Safe for Flight Flight Environment Verify Safe for Flight Assembly Documents Available 333 Exemption; COA; Registration; LOA’s; Operations Manuals; NOTAM Filed Aircraft & Necessary Parts Remove from Storage Case
Arms Fold Out Propellers (2CW & 2CCW) Attach Landing Gear Mount & Secure

SteadiDrone MAVRIK AUV Proprietary, Competition Sensitive