sUAS FRCs Preflight Equipment Checklist

This sUAS FRCs checklist supports safe, consistent drone operations by confirming equipment readiness before each flight. It covers paperwork, checklists, manuals, logbooks, and mission details; mobile phone and battery status; airframe condition and airworthiness; flight controller and transmitter checks; ground control station or tablet function and battery; required cables and leads; flight battery packs and charge level; spare propellers; camera memory cards and capacity; anemometer use for wind checks; site safety items like signs, tape, and cones; first aid kit and fire extinguisher; high-visibility jackets and hard hats; and a stable takeoff and landing mat. Use it to standardize preflight inspections, reduce risk, and document compliance across diverse drone missions.