Military Aviation style Mavic Pro operators checklist

Willik · Jul 25, 2017

dieselwind said:
Could you give me a little more detail on how you do this check? I might add it as a note or caution box below "compass - check, calibrate as required"

Hi there, this is what I also wanted to mention. Before starting the mission, I always hover for 15-20 sec in the air, at low alt. like 2 meters above the ground, I do full 360deg. turn left and right for compas proper function check, and also look for drifting with no joystick input and overall Mavic behavior for slight joysticks touch.

I don't go up before I finish this (lets call it) "behavior" check. Then I am more sure all is going to be OK during the flight.

Cheers

Chas@JPA · Jul 26, 2017

dieselwind said:
Cool! A/L/M SP/IE here. Nice to see another fellow 60 person on here.

Awesome. Did some Med time myself many years ago. 377th in Korea with new 60A's and me as a W01. Sport models as compared to the fat pigs I currently fly.

mrxram · Jul 29, 2017

Solid, didn't see this in time, created my own already

good work, will definately print a copy

stratos · Jul 31, 2017

dieselwind said:
Hi all,

Long time lurker here. I have noticed quite a bit of requests/posts related to checklists for the Mavic. I am an active duty helo pilot in the Army, and believe it or not, many of us are really into drones although we are in the air ourselves almost daily.

Anyway, here is a compilation checklist I made in the same format of the checklists we use to start up our helos. It's a PDF, and I have a word document. I consider this open source, so modify as you would like. My email address is on page two also if anyone wants to contact me directly with suggestions.

Cheers

Edit: Updated with "Gimbal clamp removal" added.

Updated 22 July 2017 16:31 - changed steps to reflect "transmitter - turn on" prior to "Mavic Pro - turn on"

Updated 23 July 2017 12:44 - word doc added as zip file (would not accept .doc or .docx)

Updated 23 July 2017 15:03 - added compass calibration note.

Updated 23 July 2017 17:26 - uploaded tablet/phone friendly PDF.

Whybwould you care about having the latest update no this big a big no no. Stay on the lowest best version you can. Never versions of the code are modified and "fixed" by the B or C teams.

Skymaster · Jul 31, 2017

dieselwind said:
Hi all,

Long time lurker here. I have noticed quite a bit of requests/posts related to checklists for the Mavic. I am an active duty helo pilot in the Army, and believe it or not, many of us are really into drones although we are in the air ourselves almost daily.

Anyway, here is a compilation checklist I made in the same format of the checklists we use to start up our helos. It's a PDF, and I have a word document. I consider this open source, so modify as you would like. My email address is on page two also if anyone wants to contact me directly with suggestions.

Cheers

Edit: Updated with "Gimbal clamp removal" added.

Updated 22 July 2017 16:31 - changed steps to reflect "transmitter - turn on" prior to "Mavic Pro - turn on"

Updated 23 July 2017 12:44 - word doc added as zip file (would not accept .doc or .docx)

Updated 23 July 2017 15:03 - added compass calibration note.

Updated 23 July 2017 17:26 - uploaded tablet/phone friendly PDF.

This is very helpful, Thank you for sharing!

BadWolf · Aug 1, 2017

Thank so much! This list is PERFECT!

Flashman · Aug 5, 2017

Big thanks from a fellow rotary wing pilot.

Sterling · Aug 5, 2017

dieselwind said:
Yes. You are correct, I did forget the gimbal clamp removal. Thanks for catching that!

I have a red ribbon connected to my gimble clamp as a reminder ;-)

Cookedinlh · Aug 5, 2017

Very nice @dieselwind . . love the "hover check" . . most REAL pilots forget to do that . . . cause they're "seized wing" drivers and not able to do it in the first place! . .I will update mine again with your "blinky lights" page . . . a great addition. Thanks.

Here it is . . it's now the bottom of my EMERGENCY ACTIONS CHECKLIST page . . thanks for the ideas

Flashman · Aug 5, 2017

Sterling said:
I have a red ribbon connected to my gimble clamp as a reminder ;-)

.....or buy one of these.

Ping^Spike · Aug 5, 2017

Flashman said:
.....or buy one of these.

I have one of those, life got so much easier, would also recommend!

Sterling · Aug 5, 2017

Flashman said:
.....or buy one of these.

Thanks great idea ;-)

Pietros · Sep 16, 2017

Cookedinlh said:
Very nice @dieselwind . . love the "hover check" . . most REAL pilots forget to do that . . . cause they're "seized wing" drivers and not able to do it in the first place! . .I will update mine again with your "blinky lights" page . . . a great addition. Thanks.

Here it is . . it's now the bottom of my EMERGENCY ACTIONS CHECKLIST page . . thanks for the ideas

View attachment 19059

Could you also post your list, it looks interesting.

Thanks

Pietros · Sep 16, 2017

And dieselwind, thanks for your post and service. 22 years in the Australian Navy here and another check list fan.

Cookedinlh · Sep 17, 2017

Pietros said:
Could you also post your list, it looks interesting.

Thanks

Lapeer20m · Dec 30, 2017

following....

drarmament · Dec 30, 2017

Great list thanks.

Ghost 6 · Jan 10, 2018

dieselwind said:
Hi all,

Long time lurker here. I have noticed quite a bit of requests/posts related to checklists for the Mavic. I am an active duty helo pilot in the Army, and believe it or not, many of us are really into drones although we are in the air ourselves almost daily.

Anyway, here is a compilation checklist I made in the same format of the checklists we use to start up our helos. It's a PDF, and I have a word document. I consider this open source, so modify as you would like. My email address is on page two also if anyone wants to contact me directly with suggestions.

Cheers

Edit: Updated with "Gimbal clamp removal" added.

Updated 22 July 2017 16:31 - changed steps to reflect "transmitter - turn on" prior to "Mavic Pro - turn on"

Updated 23 July 2017 12:44 - word doc added as zip file (would not accept .doc or .docx)

Updated 23 July 2017 15:03 - added compass calibration note.

Updated 23 July 2017 17:26 - uploaded tablet/phone friendly PDF.

Thanks!

kizzy3567 · Feb 26, 2018

Appreciate your military service and knowledge.This list is very nicely done and well thought out. Is there a chance a check list geared toward the Mavic Air will be available?