Im having some problems with DropBox links. Try these and please advise if they work. I'll move them to Google Drive if this doesn't work.
Chuck
Docs:
Dropbox - Mavic Pro Pre-Flight Checklist.docx
Pages:
Dropbox - Mavic Pro Pre-Flight Checklist.pages
PDF:
Dropbox - Mavic Pro Pre-Flight Checklist.pdf
Thanks ChadD, great reference and I'll be adding a few to my existing list that I attempted to add Mavic updates, originally dating back to my
P2 days. And without having the list in front of me right now, here's the (*nal retentive) list of things that others may want to add to your awesome list. Michael
Validate your FAA registration is affixed to craft and presence of your FAA registration document
If operating under Part 107, ensure you have your FAA remote PIC card
Ensure you have enough free memory space, reformat using controller if necessary
Find safe takeoff/landing location...
Especially after an "unplanned landing" manually spin props to ensure motors/bearings are smooth
Ensure the battery is not swollen or shows physical signs of damage
Be aware of adverse environmental condition (cold/hot battery/IMU, strong/gusting wind, moisture/rain, limited visibility...)
Ensure your takeoff and flight area is free from strong electronic fields (especially microwaves)
Ensure your takeoff area does not have any ferromagnetic materials underneath (metal rods in concrete, pipes under surface, metal in vehicles...). Incidentally, on the Mavic the DJI Go app warns when sensing an irregularity (me powering up on the top of my RV), so I power-up and calibrate compass while standing off the roof.
Ensure you have 60+ feet of unobstructed overhead clearance (in case Return To Home is activated)
Validate environmental conditions using your favorite mobile apps and/or websites: B4UFly (NOTAM TFR), Airmap and/or
www.1800wxbrief.com , SailFlow, Magnetology (Kp index), Hover,
www.SkyVector.com , iSeismometer (variances in vibration over time/after 'unplanned landing), Verifly (mission insurance), etc
Pre-plan/think-out/rehearse your fallback plan scenarios and if necessary, alternative landing location/s
Ensure your flight path will not appear to violate reasonable privacy rights
Ensure your flight path adheres to FAA, Federal (National Parks, Military, Dams, Power Plants, etc), State (Parks, Prisons), City (Schools, Parks, Power Plants, etc), avoids flying over people, (reasonably) moving vehicles, (reasonable) permission over private property, yada yada...
Ensure your flight location allows you/your Visual Observer to see your UAV for the entire flight
Never fly "under the influence" of alcohol (8 hours per FAA Part 107)
Depending on the time of the day, make note of the sun's location relative to your craft's orientation and visibility from your ground location - avoid having sun behind your visible location and try to avoid shooting into the sun
If applicable, make entries in your flight logbook before/after flight
Discuss flight plan/mission/emergency procedures with your observer and team
Inform people to stay clear on takeoff, landing and avoid unnecessary discussions during flight
Be aware of animal behavior, especially dogs and birds
Place your mobile phone in "Airplane mode"
If applicable, login to Verifly app and purchase insurance for flight mission
After power-up, look and listen to ensure everything is running smoothly
After takeoff, perform brief full stress tests in all directions and yaw, especially up/down to ensure battery holds charge
And if not dark yet, hurry up and fly your mission!