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UA Pre/Post Flight Checks

by Wang Wei Foong, from the Community

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This UA pre and post flight checklist helps pilots in charge conduct safe and compliant drone operations. It guides users through regulatory checks (registration, permits, advisories), equipment readiness (battery charge and condition, remote controller, firmware, sensors, propellers, motors), aircraft setup (compass and IMU calibration, gimbal, memory card), and site safety (takeoff and landing area, obstacles, altitude and distance limits, VLOS, nearby emergencies). It also prompts pilot fitness and weather assessment. Post flight items include disarming, cooling components, damage checks, re-fitting covers, wiping down equipment, housekeeping, and packing up.

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Unmanned Aircraft Pre/Post Flight Checks
Pilot in Command checklist for unmanned aircraft operations, covering pre flight and post flight tasks. Pre flight sections include regulatory requirements and local advisories, registration checks, battery and controller status, firmware updates, aircraft inspection including propellers, motors, gimbal, sensors, compass and IMU calibration, memory card, payload limits, and safety configuration such as return to home altitude, height and distance limits, and maintaining visual line of sight. It also covers flight area assessment, nearest obstacles, surface hazards, and emergency activity, as well as pilot fitness and weather conditions with Good to Fly verification. Post flight steps include disarming, damage checks, cooling components, reinstalling gimbal cover, housekeeping, packing equipment, and logging outcomes.
by Wang Wei Foong, from the Community
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Roofing Drone Preflight Checklist
This roofing drone preflight checklist helps pilots ensure safe and compliant operations before takeoff. It covers flight details, crew roles, and weather conditions. Site assessments include airport proximity, crowd and property clearance, overhead obstruction checks, clear takeoff and landing zones, and signage. Documentation reviews include airspace authorization, waivers, and pilot license. Equipment inspections verify frame integrity, motors, propellers, wiring, batteries, controller, and power up. Firmware and memory checks confirm transmitter and aircraft updates, app version, and SD card space. Final steps include satellite reception, compass calibration, home point confirmation, spectator briefing, notes, and pilot signature, supporting compliance with CASA and local regulations.
by Scott Kind, from the Community
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Bus Stop Audit Checklist CPTIGS and LTC
Use this general drone flight checklist to plan, conduct, and document safe and compliant flights. It guides pilots through preflight checks at home and on site, weather and airspace reviews, NOTAM and flight restriction checks, crew roles, licensing, and site safety. Includes equipment and firmware checks, IMU and compass calibration, return to home setup, hover test, and communications. Aids compliance with FAA, CAA, and EASA requirements and ends with post flight inspection, data transfer, and record keeping.
by Dr. Stephan Brieger, from the Community
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Sample Pre-Flight Checklist
Use this sample pre-flight checklist to verify airframe integrity, landing gear, propellers, motors, radio controller, batteries, and camera setup before takeoff. Includes FPV and video TX checks, battery capacity recording, controller stick and mode settings, start-up and calibration notes, and a brief hover test to confirm pitch, roll, and yaw. Ideal for drone and small aircraft operators seeking a clear, repeatable pre-flight routine. For guidance only—seek professional advice for your operations.
by Christopher Higgins, from the Community
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