General Drone Preflight Checklist

• Flight Type

• Location
  Address
• Date / Time
  Address

• Duration

Apps

• Air Aware

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Air Control

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Crew

• Remote Pilot In Command

• Visual Observer (if applicable)

Risk Assessment

• Pilot Health

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Pilot State of Mind

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Medications/Alcohol

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

Weather Information

• Cloud Cover % & Ceiling

• Temperature & Humidity

• Wind Direction

• Wind Speed

• Visibility

Site information

• Please check your local drone regulations and check if there are specific regulations that you need to follow.

• Checked NOTAMS

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check TFRs

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Outside required proximity within nearest airport & Airspace

• Check Airspace
  Address

• Safe distance from crowds, animals, property

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clear of overhead obstructions (e.g. Buildings, Power lines, Trees, Cell Sites, Houses etc,)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clear take off and landing site identified

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Secondary Landing Zone identified

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Home Point identified

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety signs erected

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Documents

• Obtained required airspace authorization (if applicable)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Remote Pilot License on hand

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Drone Flight Equipment Visual Inspection

• Gimbal Lock and Lens Cap REMOVED

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Router and Transmitter ON

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inspect frame for cracks, loose parts

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Motors able to spin freely

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Propellers and hubs free from cracks or damage

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Check for loose wires and tuck away

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Batteries fully charged

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Batteries inserted correctly

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Hover Nearby for 20 Seconds

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Listen & Watch for any Abnormalities

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Test Controls

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Controller fully charged

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Start Flight Plan

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Firmware and Memory

• Transmitter firmware updated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Drone firmware updated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• SD card in camera with sufficient memory space

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• App updated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Take-Off

• Clear Takeoff Area & Level Surface

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Signal and Satellite Strength checked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Calibrate compass

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inform spectators (if any)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Notes

• Pilot's Signature

  Sign

Landing

• Choose Clear Landing Spot

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Turn off Drone & Controller

  Off

  On

• Inspect Drone for any Damage

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Fasten Gimbal Lock

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• End Flight Plan

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pack Equipment & Log Flight

  Yes

  No

  N/A