Operating Checklist

AirRobot AR100, AR180, & AR200

Edition 1

Uncontrolled Flight

Loss of Control Announce

Controls Neutral

Failsafe Return to Home

Last Known Position Note

Video Communication Loss

Video Communication Fail Announce

Controls Neutral

Failsafe Engage

Loss of Orientation

Loss of Orientation Announce

Controls Neutral

Video Feed/Heading Indicator Reference

Failsafe As Required

GPS Failure

Loss of GPS Announce

Controls Maintain Stationary Hover

Land Lower Throttle Slowly

NOTES

• 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

GCS Power On

GCS Screen Brightness Set

Aircraft At Launch Site, Orientation Correct

Aircraft Battery Connect & Lock

Aircraft Power On

Ground Station Confirm Aircraft Link

Battery Levels Check

GPS Signal Verify

Takeoff

Motors Arm

Throttle Increase Slowly & Steadily

Hover Maintain

In-Flight

Home Point/Waypoints Set

Radio Link Verify

Battery Levels Verify

Gimbal/Camera Verify Functionality

Safe Heading & Altitude Maintain

Flight Modes Verify Functionality

Landing

Aircraft Position Over Level Surface

Throttle Slowly Decrease

Throttle Full Down After Landing

Motors Command Stop

Post Flight

Aircraft Power Button Press & Hold to Power Off

Aircraft Battery Disconnect & Store

Payload Disconnect & Store

GCS Power Off & Disconnect Battery

WARNING: Only remove GCS antennas AFTER battery has been disconnected.

Aircraft & GCS Inspect & Store

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, Payload, Blades, & Antennas Assemble

Blade Locks Secure

GCS & Ground Antennas Assemble

GCS Battery Connect

WARNING: Never connect GCS battery without antennas installed.

Aircraft Battery Install

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