AerialVid 

SOP 

West Monroe, LA 

SAFETY 

● Scout the area of interest for any unsafe areas, and inform the site

manager of the flight.

● Check to make sure winds DON'T exceed 13 knots (15 mph).

● Mark out a takeoff and landing zone.

● The flight battery and transmitter battery must be fully charged.

● Always turn on the transmitter first and then the UAS.

● Watch for visible damage such as loose screws, broken, unbalanced or

damaged propellers, faulty connectors or solder joints, broken pipes,

etc.

● The propeller must be in a good condition and securely mounted. The

rotors must spin smoothly. Please ensure that there are no objects are

in the rotational plane of the propellers or within a distance that poses a

risk of obstruction. Rotating propeller ends are dangerous to touch ­ 

never touch a rotating propeller with fingers or other body parts.

● Ensure that the selected channel on the remote control is free and that

you're within range of the transmitter.

● Ensure the sensors are calibrated (when the motors are off move yaw

and gas stick into upper left corner until it beeps).

● Different settings can result in fundamentally different flight

characteristics and occupation of the Channel functions. Make sure that

you are familiar with the setting and its features.

● After starting the motors, check that all motors are running and rotate

evenly.

● Perform a pre­flight check (see checklist below).

CHECK LIST (PRE­FLIGHT) 

● Review flight journal from the previous flight.

● Check all weather conditions including wind. Don't fly in rain or

inclement weather conditions.

● Frame and all screws are tight.

● Propeller not damaged and tightly fixed.

● Battery fully charged and securely mounted.

● Transmitter battery charged and the antennas are free.

● Channel of the transmitter is not busy.

● Check RC(TX/RX) operation range (on the ground!) from time to time

(and before 1st flight).

● Ensure GPS is calibrated at least 1 time when moving to a new location.

● Ensure there is nothing in the danger zone of the propeller. (Stay in the

Designated take off and landing zone.)

● Ensure enough space for launch and flight.

● Ensure the GPS module (if any) has GPS fix. Check that all modes are

working properly before flight. (GPS, Attitude, Manual)

● For manual start ensure GPS and altitude controls are turned off and if

outside a GPS lock has been recorded.

● Ensure the throttle of the remote control is in 0% position.

● Before take off ensure a Home Lock has been established and all modes

are properly working.

● Ensure video feed is working.

Exhibit D
DURING THE FLIGHT

● Always maintain a safe distance from people, animals and objects.

Never fly towards viewers and avoid flying over spectators.

● Keep a clearly marked off area for operating the UAS to avoid unwanted

distractions from the public.

● Always turn off the UAS first and disconnect the flight battery before

turning off the transmitter.

● Only fly in sight. In the case of manual control, you must be able to see

the position and attitude.

● You must always be able to take manual control of the UAS.

● Reduce the gas or switch off the motors in case of a crash or failure.

● Do not fly in blocked air space, such as in the vicinity of airports, etc. or

contact ATC for clearance.

● Pay attention to under­voltage warning and land with atleast 30%

battery.

● If a defect or malfunction has occurred, it must be corrected before the

next start.

● Verbally call out clear the landing zone before take off by the PIC and

the spotter.

● Verbally call out UAS landing by the PIC and the spotter when landing

the UAS.

AFTER THE FLIGHT

● Maintain a clear landing zone until all batteries are disconnected from

UAS.

● Clean up flight area and properly secure UAS for transport.

● Manually record your flight data. Example: Time of flight, weather, % of

battery used, location of flight, UAS used in flight, duration of flight, any

abnormalities during flight, maintenance, overall PIC experience with

the conditions of the flight.

● Maintenance any needed part on the UAS.