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# Appendix B Manufacturers Pre-flight Checklist

# Flight Checklist

LED

Motors inactive, safe to handle Low battery, automatic landing Loss of RC signal, automatic landing Pre-arm safety check failure, see troubleshooting guide Loss of GPS signal, switch to manual Initializing, please wait Acquiring GPS, please wait Autopilot ready, GPS locked Armed 

## Safety Button Motors active, deactivate before handling (see reverse) 

## Flight Modes Return to launch **RTL** land at the launch point Stabalize Altitude Hold Loiter Full Autonomy Return to Launch 

### Standard position (altitude hold mode) **STD** fly manually Stabalize Altitude Hold Loiter Full Autonomy Return to Launch



### Loiter mode **LTR** hover Stabalize Altitude Hold Loiter Full Autonomy Return to Launch 

# ! Stand back! 

# 4 6 The motors are now active. Hold left stick downright until motors spin. 

# 2 1 Power on controller; set to STD and RTL OFF.
Arm motors. Press and hold safety button until solid red. Connect charged battery.

Choose a clear launch point, and face IRIS away from you. 

# 5 Check LED. 

# 3 Place IRIS at launch point. Go outside to an open area!



### Auto mode **AUTO** fly a mission Stabalize Altitude Hold Loiter Full Autonomy Return to Launch ©2014 3D Robotics | vB DCT0003|All rights reserved. 

### Control gimbal **TILT** tilt the camera down and up 

### Land **CH7** land at the current position Stabalize Altitude Hold Loiter Full Autonomy Return to Launch Stabalize Altitude Hold Loiter Full Autonomy Return to Launch

Stabalize Altitude Hold Loiter Full Autonomy Return to LaunchPress and hold until blinking red to deactivate.Hold left stick downleft until motors stop. 

# 1 2 Disarm motors. Press safety button. 

# 3 Disconnect battery. 

# 4 Power off controller. 

## Postflight Controller Flight Data Press and hold the DN button to access the flight data screens. Press DN again to toggle between screens.

Lower left stick below center to descend. Set left stick fully down to land when near the ground. Left Stick
Left Stick Raise left stick above center to take off and gain altitude. Move left stick left and right to rotate.
Use right stick to fly forward, backward, left, and right. Set left stick to center to maintain altitude. Left Stick Left Stick 

## Flight current flight mode

controller battery level (9-12 V) GPS signal strength in # of satellites meters from launch point flight battery level (10.5-12.6 V) connection strength
current latitude current longitude altitude in meters flight time altitude in meters

For customer support, contact us athelp@3DR.com or call our support line at +1 (858) 225-1414 Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm, PST. 3DR.com/iris/info GPS status speed in m/s flight battery mAh consumed since armed **End your flight at 10.7 V.** Do not exceed 4000 mAh for a fully charged IRIS+battery (80% of available capacity). 

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# Appendix C Mark Thomas' Pre-flight Checklist

# To Be Reviewed Prior To Each Flight

Protocols and Checklist Pre-Flight Protocol: ➢ Check Battery with voltage meter ➢ Inspect battery for damage or leakage ➢ Inspect propellers for damage and check tightness ➢ Check weather forecast for winds and other adversities ➢ Consult map for airport vicinity and notify airport of location, estimated flight time, elevation and other pertinent information. ➢ Inspect area of flight for: • Vicinity of helipads/heliports • Vicinity of light poles • Vicinity of utility wires • Vicinity of trees • Birds that may create a hazard • Elevated obstructions • Roadways on which drivers could become distracted • Optional landing areas ➢ Takeoff and landing: • Inspect area for safest point for takeoff and landing • Post sign(s) “Aerial Videography in Progress- Remain Back 150 Feet” ➢ Flight Protocol: • Takeoff and land from same location • Remain alert to birds, manned aircraft, curious public and approaching vehicles • Do not engage in conversation with anyone except spotter • Restrict flight to minimum altitude for required results • Be prepared for emergency landing at all times • Set flight timer • Shut down immediately upon landing ➢ Post Flight: • Disconnect battery to prevent accidental activation of propulsion system • Secure UAS in a safe location • Remove warning signs
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# To Be Reviewed Prior To Each Flight

➢ Emergency or Suspected Hazard • Immediately land UAS at closest safe location in the event of: • Manned aircraft heard or seen • Public gathering within safety boundary • Pilot becomes distracted • Sudden change in weather • Sudden increase in traffic • Birds in close proximity to flight • Any sudden unsafe event that could propgate a collision, distraction or interruption of control

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# Appendix D Mark Thomas' Flight Data Record (flight log)Sheet1

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### Flight Record Date:__________________ Location:____________________________________________________________________________________

(Circle) (Circle) Comment Weather Good Fair Visibility Good Fair Wind Speed Low Medium Proximity to airport:__________________________ Airport Notified Date:____________________ Time:__________________________ Person Spoke With: ____________________________________________________ Nearest Major Intersection:____________________________________________________________________________________________ Proximity to Heavily Populated Area:_____________________________________________________________________________________ Take Off Time Landing Time Safety Concerns: Additional Comments
Mark Thomas' Petition for Exemption – Flight Log Page Page 1 of 1 Pre-Flight Inspection Completed: _______ Yes _______ No Comment _______________________________________________________

Proximity to Heavily Travelled Roadway:__________________________________________________________________________________