On-Site Safety Checklist

Pre-flight

 Reviewed targeted area through Google Earth for any obstructions 

 Reviewed area for any FAA restricted fly zones or other areas of concern 

 Reviewed safety requirements with sponsor / owner (sign-off required back of form) 

 Posted “Aerial Photography” in process sign at opening / curb 

 Visit each neighbor to announce that aerial photography will be taking place 

 Posted “Launch/Landing” zone sign calling for 50’ parameter 

 Walked the hover area or path of flight to check for any areas on concern

Flight Set-up

 Advise anyone within “Launch/Landing” area of safety and 50’ requirement 

 Unpack and check DJI Phantom 3 for any visible signs of damage

 Turn on Remote Controller and observe that both power and Wi-Fi are green

 Ensure launch zone is clear and turn on DJI Phantom 3 battery

 Toggle S1 & S2 switches five times to set GPS recalc & failsafe landing zone

 Wait for solid GPS lights (Solid Green slow flashing)

 Spin DJI Phantom 3 360° both Horizontal and Vertically to ensure lock

 Review Launch Site one last time before liftoff 

 Engage motors and start straight horizontal lift to desired altitude

Flight

 Monitor both GPS Lock (# satellites) / Battery Level every minute

 Watch for any changes to the “Launch/Landing” area of safety and advise as necessary

 Watch for any irregular craft behavior and land immediately if necessary

 Return the craft to the landing area within 20% of battery life

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Post-Flight

 Announce that the craft is returning for landing 

 Visual check that the 50’ rule is observed / Otherwise hover until 50’ is observed 

 Slowly bring the DJI Phantom 3 in for a landing 

 Turn off Battery on Craft first, then the Remote Controller

 Store all equipment in their cases before allowing observes to approach
On-Site Safety Checklist

Sponsor / Owner Sign-off 

As the sponsor or owner of this engagement you understand that Horus Aerial Services operates 

under the following rules and obligation to ensure the public safety and privacy, and that we follow 

all FAA rules and guidelines. 

As the sponsor / owner of this engagement you agree to the following through your initial of each 

item and signature at the bottom of this page. 

Horus Aerial Services has advised you as to the following: Initial:

 We will not fly within 1 mile of FAA Restricted Zones ______

 We will not fly over 00’ of the current launch elevation ______

 We will not fly if a 50” Launch/Landing parameter cannot be established ______

 We will land the craft immediately of any technical issues occur ______

 We will land the craft if on-site activity occurs that presents a security concern ______

Privacy Concerns: 

 If Neighbors have a privacy concern, we will not fly until it is resolved ______

 If pictures taken has a privacy concern, it will not be made available ______

Safety:

 You agree to assist in the limiting of people within the launch/landing area ______

 You agree to assist in the support of all other identified safety areas 

Safety Checklist Signatures 

Sponsor / Owner

 <Name and address is normally listed below> __________________________________

Horus Aerial Services LLC 

 Ricardo Ramirez

 1504 Clementian St

 Utica, NY 13501 _________________________________