Information
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Flight Type
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Site name
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Date / Time
Preflight Check
Crew
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Pilot
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Illness?
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Medications?
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Stress?
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Alcohol?
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Fatigue?
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Emotions?
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Visual Observer (if applicable)
Weather Information
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Cloud Cover %
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Temperature
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Wind Direction
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Wind Speed
Site information
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Checked NOTAMS
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Outside required proximity within nearest airport (please check your local regulations on this)
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Safe distance from crowds, animals, property
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Clear of overhead obstructions (e.g. Buildings, Power lines, Trees, Cell Sites, Houses etc,)
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Clear take off and landing site identified
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Secondary Landing Zone identified
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Home Point identified
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Safety signs erected
Documents
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Obtained required airspace authorization (if applicable)
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Obtained operational waiver (if applicable)
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Pilot License (not applicable if drone flight is for government use) on hand
Drone Flight Equipment Visual Inspection
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Gimbal Lock and Lens Cap REMOVED
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Router and Transmitter ON
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Inspect frame for cracks, loose parts
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Motors able to spin freely
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Propellers and hubs free from cracks or damage
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Check for loose wires and tuck away
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Batteries fully charged
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Batteries inserted correctly
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Controller fully charged
Firmware and Memory
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Transmitter firmware updated
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Drone firmware updated
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SD card in camera with sufficient memory space
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App updated
PAVE
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Pilot In Command (IMSAFE)
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Aircraft (Legal, Operational, Safe)
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Environment (Weather, Temperature, Wind)
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External Pressures
Take-Off
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Signal and Satellite Strength checked
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Calibrate compass
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Inform spectators (if any)
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Notes
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Pilot's Signature