# 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

AirRobot AR

- 180 AUV Proprietary, Competition Sensitive AirRobot AR

- 180 AUV Proprietary, Competition SensitivePre-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

AirRobot AR

- 180 AUV Proprietary, Competition Sensitive AirRobot AR

- 180 AUV Proprietary, Competition Sensitive