### Project Name:

File No: Date: Site Location: Pilot/Co-Pilot: Position/Title: Reviewed by: Position/Title:

UAS Checklist: (check the box when complete) Equipment Pre-Flight Checklist 

## □ Visually inspect airframe 

## □ Loose/damaged screws 

## □ Loose/damaged wiring 

## □ Loose connections 

## □ Batteries charged 

## □ Propellers in good condition 

## □ Remote control charged 

## □ Tablet charged 

## □ Camera/SD card 

## □ First Aid Kit 

## □ Glasses 

## □ High Visibility Vest 

## □ Hardhat 

## □ Tools 

## □ Weather conditions 

## □ Notify personnel offlight 

## □ Position UAS in safe area 

## □ Remote control mode set 

## □ Calibrate compass 

## □ Connect ground station 

## □ Verify GPS status 

## □ Clear area 

## □ Arm motors 

## □ Hover between 3-5 feet 

## □ Start flight timer 

## □ Test remote control movements 

## □ Begin mission 

## □ Maintain visual contact



### Job Steps Potential Hazards Critical Actions to Mitigate Hazards

Flight Operations Location • Proximity to airports, structures, power lines, etc • Maintain visual observation of UAS • High altitude flying reduces battery life 

### Weather • Monitor weather, and be aware of changing conditions • Avoid flying during periods of high wind • Temperature extremes reduce battery life drastically 

### Malfunctions • Locate areas on flight plan for emergency landings • Utilize pre-programmed flight modes and return to launch features 

### Pre-Flight Safety Meetings Injury due to not

understanding the hazards • Hold a pre-work safety meeting with the crew before any flight operations. • Carry additional tools, batteries, propellers, first aid kit



### Take off/Landing Possible propeller strike • Be alert and cautious at all times. • Approach UAS after motors disarmed and powered down. • Maintain large radius for take/off and landing. • Never exceed payload capacity • Never attempt to catch UAS


### Fatigue Exposure to the elements

during long flying hours • Keep aware of hazards at all times. • Do not fly for extended times without rest



### Communications Visibility/InclementWeather • Check remote controls, antennas, batteries and radar for weather



### Faulty Radios • Carry spare batteries. • Pre-program ground station for return to launch on radio loss 

### Emergency • Dial 911 • Hospital Route



### Air Traffic No-Fly zones • http://flysafe.dji.com/no-fly • https://www.mapbox.com/drone/no-fly/ • http://tfr.faa.gov/tfr2/list.html (FAA temporary flight restriction areas) • http://flightaware.com/live/ (Live air traffic, weather, and temporary flight restriction areas)

### Flight Plan

Aircraft: Battery #: Departure Time: Weather: Departure (%): Return Time: Wind Speed: Return (%): Time Flown:

Mission: 

## □ Reconnaissance ☐Agriculture Ground Station (yes/no):



## □ Mapping/Surveying ☐ Construction Autonomous (yes/no): 

## □ Search and Rescue ☐Research Elevation: 

## □ Videography ☐Other: Speed: Flight Path: (mission details, take off/landing locations, additional comments)

Required Control Measures: (check the box when complete) 

## □ Conduct a pre-flight safety meeting. 

## □ Conduct equipment inspection. 

## □ Perform pre-flight checklist 

## □ Create flight plan