# Ayres Field Preflight & Safety

Checklist

This document is intended to provide a repeatable method of field safety, operation and system inspection prior to each UAS flight to verify that all systems are functioning normally and all safety precautions are taken. Safety is no accident. The following checklist must be performed prior to all UAS flights

Date: ___________ Project: ______________

_____ Pilot: ___________

VO : _________

___ Pl anned Altitude: ___________ Speed: __________

Location: _________ Altimeter Reading __________

Verification of Airfields ___________

Weather Conditions (VFR) ___________

Power (20% Reserve) / Flight Safety Plan ___________

COA Filed Date : ___________COA Verification ____________

NOTAM Filed For Flight Date : ___________NOTAM Verification ____________

Customer SignOff

– Waiver and Liability Form Completed __________

Check and Stay Clear of the following: sensitive infrastructure or property such

as

____________

(1) power stations, (2) water treatment facilities, (3) correctional facilities, (4) heavily traveled roadways, (5) government facilities (6) RESPECT PERSONAL PRIVACYField Safety Checklist



### UA will remain clear and yield the right of way to all manned aviation operations and activities at all times

UAS will not be operated by the PIC from any moving device or

vehicle

UA will not be operated over congested or densely populated areas

O perati ons will be conducted at least 500 feet from all nonparticipating persons

a. 

### Barriers or structures are present that sufficiently protect nonparticipating persons from the UA

and/or debris in the event of an accident

b. Nonparticipating persons remain under such protection.

c. 

### nonparticipating persons leave such protection and are within 500 feet of the UA, flight operations will cease immediately

d. 

### The aircraft is operated near vessels, vehicles or

structures where the owner/controller of such vessels, vehicles or structures has granted permission and the PIC has made a safety assessment of the risk of operating closer to those objects and determined that it does not present an

undue haza rd

e. 

### Operations nearer to the PIC, VO, operator trainees or essential persons do not present an undue hazard to those persons All operations shall be conducted over private or controlled

- access property with permission from the land owner/controller or

a uthorized representative Any incident, accident, or flight operation that transgresses the lateral or vertical boundaries of the operational area as defined by the applicable COA will be reported to the FAA's UAS Integration Office (AFS

- 80) within 24 hou rs. Accidents must be reported to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) per instructions contained on the

NTSB We b site: www.ntsb.gov.System Safety & Operational Checklist

Description Checked

Airframe Check that all the screws on the frame, gimbal and motor mounts are still securely fastened. Check that all the ABS parts are still intact and do not show signs of wear or fatigue, particularly the inner mounts. Check the carbon plates and tubes for wear and damage that would reduce the structural integrity of the frame.

Motors Check that the prop holder is still secure fastened to the motor with all three screws and that the nut and tread that Secures the prop is still in good condit ion. Check that the motor is still securely fastened to the motor mount

with all 4 screws. Check that the motor runs smooth when turned by hand and that there is not any play in the bearings. Check that the motors are free of dust and any other foreign particles. Check that the motor windings do not show any damage or bubbling/melting. Also check that the motor wires are not damaged.

Electronics Check that the battery connector is in good condition and that the soldering is still secure. Also make sure the wires are not damaged.

Check that the wires between the ESC and the motors are not damaged. Check that all the different electronic modules are still securely fastened. Check the ESC, Gimbal Control Board, Receiver, Flight

Controlle r, GPS/Compass, etc. Check that all the various plugs that connect all the electronics are still securely plugged in.

W h ere possible, check that all the solder joints are still in good

condition.

Check that all the electronics are free of dust or dirt.

Check sensor readings for abnormalities. (Check in Mission Planner, Compass reading, GPS, attitude, etc. See ArduCopter Wiki for more information.)Radio Check that the control gimbals are free from dust and other particles.

Check that the battery is still in good condition.

Perform a radio range check. (See radio manual for details)

LiPo Batteries Check that the battery is not punctured or does not have any other physical damage. The battery should also not be swollen at all. Check that all the cells of the battery are balanced. (Within 0.1V of each other)

Check that the battery connector is in good condition and that the soldering is still secure. Also make sure the wires are not damaged.

Environment

Only mission cr itical personnel is present in flight area

NOTES

PIC Signature 1:

Print N ame:

VO Signature 2:

Print N ame: