Pre-flight checklist

Operator Routines

• Safety first!
• Maintain VLOS of drone
• Know your drone and surroundings
• Keep area clear for landing
• Communicate clearly to the flight crew and people around
• Always stay cool, calm, and collected
• Follow procedures by your drone manufacturer
• Keep GLOBHE informed

Recommended pack list

• Drone & Remote Controller (RC)
• Min. 2 batteries
• Extra power source for
• Batteries/tablet/phone
• ID and phone
• First Aid Kit
• Emergency contact info (police, hospitals, etc.)
• PPE (vest, sunglasses, helmet, etc.)
• Proof of license/authorizations
• Landing pad for wet/dusty/uneven ground
• Anemometer
• Bucket of sand
• Binoculars
• Water
• Sunscreen
• Insect repellant

Day Before Mission

❑ Site survey completed (in person, Google Earth, no-fly zones, etc.)

❑ Community sensitization/outreach

❑ Mission planned (in the drone flying app)

❑ Risks and mitigation measures identified (i.e. trees, buildings, people, other aircraft, etc.)

❑ The weather forecast and current winds checked

❑ Authorization to fly from aviation authority in place and up-to-date

❑ Flight crew and visual observer(s) properly informed

❑ Space on SD card/internal storage checked

❑ Latest software updates (drone, app) checked

❑ Drone and remote controller (RC) batteries, tablet, and phone charged

❑ Equipment including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) packed

❑ IMSAFE checked

❑ Ready to fly with GLOBHE confirmed

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In the Field

❑ The equipment was inspected and is in good condition

❑ Take-off area identified (at least 30m/100ft from obstacles but may vary depending on country regulations)

❑ Batteries and SD card inserted

❑ The camera lens is undamaged and clean

❑ Arms and propellers mounted, undamaged and clean

❑ Weather conditions checked

❑ IMSAFE checked (sober from alcohol, drugs, and heavy medications)

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