SMG Drones

2633 Lantana Road, Suite 12. Lantana Florida. 33468. (561) 891-7272. info@superskywords.com

PRE-FLIGHT CHECKLIST

✓ Check batteries with voltage meter to insure fully charged and ready for use.

✓ Inspect batteries for damage or leakage that may affect proper operation.

✓ Inspect propellers are mounted correctly.

✓ Inspect propellers for cracks, chips or damage that may result in sudden loss of propulsion or 

 uncontrolled flight.

✓ Inspect dampening absorbers are in good condition; not broken or worn.

✓ Camera lens cap has been removed.

✓ Micro SD card has been inserted.

✓ Gimbal is functioning as normal. 

✓ Check weather forecast for wind advisory or other conditions that may adversely impact 

 flight.

✓ Check predetermined flight area for TFR, restrictions, etc.

✓ Check for NOTAMs for flight area.

‣ Contact respective airport towers to advise of estimated time of flight, estimated flight 

 duration, flight location, estimated maximum altitude of flight and any other pertinent 

 information.

‣ If required, inform local FAA FSDO 

✓ Inspect flight area for:

‣ vicinity of medical helipads/heliports

‣ vicinity of light poles

‣ vicinity of trees

‣ flocks of birds that may cause interference and potential flight impact

‣ vicinity of any elevated obstructions that may pose potential flight hazard

‣ vicinity of roadways with moderate to heavy traffic that can be distracted

‣ public gatherings that may attract viewers

‣ optimal point of control for best sight of sUAS while in flight

✓ Takeoff and landing:

‣ Inspect area for best and safest point of takeoff and landing

‣ Set GPS failsafe home location to predetermined safe area

‣ If in a subdivision or an area that is within 150 feet of residential street, post warning 

 sign(s) to inform bystanders - “Attention! Aerial Photography In Progress - Remain 

 Back 150 Feet. Thank You.”

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FLIGHT PROTOCOL

✓ Takeoff and land from same predetermined safe area.

✓ Remain alert to birds, aircraft, curious public and approaching vehicles.

✓ PIC or Visual Observer will avoid any distractions during flight. 

✓ Restrict flight to minimal altitude sufficient to acquire needed results.

✓ Remain prepared for emergency landing at all times.

✓ Pay attention to flight time and battery life percentage. 

✓ Land sUAS and shut down propulsion immediately following landing.

POST-FLIGHT PROTOCOL

(a) Disconnect battery to prevent accidental activation of propulsion system.

(b) Secure sUAS in a safe location.

(c) Remove all warning signs from public access areas. 

EMERGENCY or SUSPECTED HAZARD

✓ Immediately land the sUAS at the safest and closest ground location in the event of:

‣ a manned aircraft is heard or seen in vicinity of the sUAS.

‣ the PIC and/or the Visual observer is being distracted from focusing on the flight and 

 safety.

‣ a sudden change in weather (thunderstorms and/or convective activity).

‣ birds entering the proximity of the flight.

‣ any sudden unsafe event that can cause collision, distraction or interruption of 

 control.

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