This drone preflight checklist helps pilots prepare safe and compliant missions. It covers airspace reviews including NOTAMs, temporary flight restrictions, and required authorizations or waivers. It guides crew setup with defined roles for the Remote Pilot in Command, pilot, and visual observer. Equipment preparation includes battery charging, firmware and app updates, SD card capacity, and visual inspections for damage. Onsite procedures include weather checks, site walkarounds, obstacle awareness, and communication with the point of contact. Preflight steps include calibrations, return to home settings, and camera configuration, plus reminders not to hover over people without permission.
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