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 clear of 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

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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 Mavrik while 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

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