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DRONE PRE-FLIGHT CHECKLIST
Pre-flight checklists are a great way to ensure you have all the necessary gear for flying your drone and that you are taking all the proper precautions to ensure you, your drone, and the people around you stay safe while you fly.
<b>Flight date:</b>
<b>Flight location:</b>
<b>Weather conditions:</b>
Is the location clear of people, power lines, and other objects?
Are you in a no-fly zone? If so, find a different, appropriate (legal) place to fly.
Inspect equipment for damage
First-Aid Kit available?
Extra batteries?
Verify battery charge level
Place drone in a safe level location
Turn on camera
Verify transmitter controls move
Verify transmitter controls in neutral position
Verify transmitter throttle to zero
Turn on transmitter
Connect drone battery
Power on drone
Start flight timer
Check for any people and animals near by
Stand clear and announce “CLEAR”
Arm flight controller
Increase throttle slightly and check for abnormalities
Hover at 3-5 feet for a few seconds to check stability
This creates a private checklist in your account.