Doc #: VENTUS Preflight Checklist VSI

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Date: Jan. 2009

Author: Ventus Engineering

Issued: Ventus Wind LLC

VENTUS Wind Service Group LLC

Dallas, Texas Email: info@ventuswind.com Tel: (214) 908

- 9444 

# VENTUS

DRONE INSPECTION GROUP



## VSI

- 001 UAV Pre

- flight Checklist (For UAV ’s under 55kgs)

Before any flight may commence, the Pilot in Charge (PIC) will assume responsibility fo r all Pre

flight inspections, General Inspection and that the Flight Environment is suitable for aerial

flight s. The PIC will have final responsibility for the actions of the Ventus opera tions team and

that all Ventus Safety Procedures are being met

.

GENERAL INSPECTION FOR POSSIBLE HAZARDS FOR PERSONELL & ENVIRONMENT

• Dangers due to electricity • Dangers d ue to falling objects

• Dangers due to weather • Dangers from other personnel

• Dangers from poor judgment • Dangers from lack of training

• Dangers from falls • Dangers from lack of communication

BEFORE EVERY FLIGHT :

Preflight Checklist :

1. Verify th at the remote controller, smart battery, range e xtender and smartphone are fully

charged.

2. Propellers are mounted correctly.

3. Gimbal clamp s have been removed (if necessary)

.

4. Damping absorbers are in good condition, not broken or worn.

5. Anti

- drop kits have been mounted correctly.

6. Camera lens cap has been removed.

7. Any/all Micro

- SD card s have been inserted ( if necessary )

.

8. Gimbal is functioning as normal.

9. Motors can start and are functioning as normal.

10. All necessary Apps can connect to the camera (if nece ssary).

Once pre

- flight preparation is complete, it is recommended to carry out the tasks in the Pi lot

Training Guide to prepare for more complex flight maneuvers and learn to fly safely. Ensure that

all flights are carried out in a suitable location.

F LIGHT ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS:

1. Do not use the aircraft in severe weather conditions. This include s wind speed s in

excess specified in the Ventus operating guidelines listed in Ventus Operations Manual

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.Doc #: VENTUS Preflight Checklist VSI

- 001

Date: Jan. 2009

Author: Ventus Engineering

Issued: Ventus Wind LLC

VENTUS Wind Service Group LLC

Dallas, Texas Email: info@ventuswind.com Tel: (214) 908

- 9444 

# VENTUS

DRONE INSPECTION GROUP

2. Do not fly or plan a flight path for any Ventus UAV between high buildings or steel

structures which may obstruct line of sight or the affect the accuracy of the onboard

compass.

3. Keep the UAV away from obstacles, crowds, high voltage power lines, trees or bodies of

water when in flight.

4. Reduce the chance of electromagnetic interference by not flying in areas with high levels

of electromagnetism, including base stations or radio transmission towers.

5. Ventus UAV ‘s cannot operate within the polar areas.

6. Do not fly the UAV aircraft within no

- fly zo nes specified by local laws and regulations

outlined in Ventus Operations Manual VSI

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.

VENTUS SAFETY PROCEDURES

 Compliance with Ventus Safety procedures and standards at all times is mandatory

 A “ Risk Assessment“ should be performed before any work is performed

 All work shall be performed with Ventus personnel , no other personnel may be allowed

to operate or be within the operating area of the UAV

.

 There shall always be at least two Ventus personnel working at all times

 All persons will either be in communication distance or have the ability to communicate

at all times with others

 An emergency plan shall be in place and reviewed before work is commenced

 All work will be performed in acceptable weather conditions. If the weather becomes

dangerous work shall be stopped and all personnel evacuated to a safe location.

 Work shall be performed in acceptable wind conditions. If the wind becomes excessive

or greater than 20 m/s than work shall be halted and all personnel evacuated to a safe

location.