Mini Drone Checklist

• Flight Type

  Recreational

  Commercial
• Flight Location
  Address

• Date / Time

  Date

Crew

• Pilot In Command

  Chris Laubach

  Other

• Person Manipulating Controls

• Visual Observer (if applicable)

Weather Information

• Cloud Cover %

  Clear less than 1/8

  Few 1/8-1/4

  Scattered 3/8-1/2

  Broken 5/8-7/8

  Overcast 100%

• Temperature

• Wind Direction

• Wind Speed

Site information

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

• Checked NOTAMS

  Yes

  No

• Outside required proximity within nearest airport (please check your local regulations on this)

  Yes

  No

• Safe distance from crowds, animals, property

  Yes

  No

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

  Yes

  No

• Clear take off and landing site identified

  Yes

  No

• Secondary Landing Zone identified

  Yes

  No

• Home Point identified

  Yes

  No

Documents

• Obtained required airspace authorization (if applicable)

  Yes

  N/A

• Obtained operational waiver (if applicable)

  Yes

  N/A

Drone Flight Equipment Visual Inspection

• Gimbal Lock and Lens Cap Remove

  Yes

  No

• Transmitter ON

  Yes

  No

• 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

• Controller fully charged

  Yes

  No

• Percentage of Charge

Firmware and Memory

• Transmitter firmware updated

  Yes

  N/A

• Drone firmware updated

  Yes

  N/A

• SD card in camera with sufficient memory space

  Yes

  N/A

• App updated

  Yes

  N/A

Take-Off

• Antenna Signal and GPS Satellite Strength checked

  Yes

  No

• No. of Sattelites

• Calibrate compass

  Yes

  No

• Inform spectators (if any)

  Yes

  N/A

• Notes

• Pilot's Signature

  Sign