Make sure to follow the Pre-Flight Checklist before following this.
❑ Remote Controller (RC) and aircraft turned on
❑ Antennas on Remote Controller (RC) extended (if needed)
❑ Drone and RC battery fully charged
❑ Compass, IMU, and gimbal calibrated
❑ Optimal camera settings checked
❑ Flight settings adjusted (mapping: height, overlap, area, etc.)
❑ Drone safety settings checked (RTH altitude, obstacle avoidance on/off, geofencing on/off, etc.)
❑ Signal/satellite coverage checked
❑ Correct flight mode set
❑ Take-off area clear
❑ Visual observer(s) in position
❑ Take-off initiation communicated
❑ Hover check performed (all controls responsive)
❑ Mission started*
* Monitor flight and surroundings until safely landed, maintain VLOS and clear communication with the flight crew and visual observer(s)
❑ Landing area clear
❑ Landing initiation communicated
❑ Safe landing performed
❑ Propellers properly stopped
❑ Aircraft then Remote Controller (RC) turned off
❑ Air Traffic Control (ATC) notified (if needed)
❑ Battery/equipment properly cooled down (if hot)
❑ LiPo batteries properly stored in safe container or LiPo bag (not exposed to sun)