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M300 Checklist
Pre-brief
Preflight Operations
Aircraft Batteries
Fully charged
Controller Battery(s)
Fully charged
Micro SD Card
Packed
Drone Software
Updated
Phone/Tablet Software
Updated
Sensor & Accessories
Secured
IMSAFE
Illness
No illness or symptoms
Medication
No adverse reactions
Stress
Assess acute and chronic stress levels
Alcohol
Nothing in the last 8 hrs, BAC < 0.04
Fatigue
Adequately rested
Eating
Adequately nourished
Airspace
Local Airspace
Checked
Class G, E (no airport association)
No authorization needed
Class B, C, D, E (With airport association)
Authorization Obtained (LAANC)/Waivers
Laws/Approvals/Documentation
Local Laws
Flight is allowed
Proper Authorization & Permission
Obtained if needed
Part 107 Certification
Available
Government Photo ID
Available
UAS Registration
Available
Weather
Wind
Less than 26 MPH
Precipitation
None of any kind
Visibility
Greater than 3 SM
Clouds
Allow for operations 500’ below and 2000’ horizontally
Temperature
Between -20 C to 50 C (-4 F to 122 F)
Preflight
Inspections
Takeoff Surface
Flat and clear
Takeoff Area
Clear
Landing Pad
Set in place
Drone
Inspected for damages
RTK Setup (If applicable)
Tripod
Set up and leveled
D-RTK 2 Unit
Screwed onto tripod and leveled
D-RTK 2 Batteries
Installed
D-RTK Unit
On
Mode
Mode 5 (status light blinks 5 times)
Status Indicator
Solid green (> 10 satellites received)
Drone Setup
Landing Gear
Attached and locked
Arms
Unfolded and locked out
Propellers
Locked
Silicon Battery Contact Protectors
Removed
Batteries
Inserted and locked with clip
Gimbal Mount Protector Cap
Removed
Sensor
Attached
Sensor Lens Cap
Removed and stored
Final Setup
Ground Control Station
Assembled
Arms/Legs/Sensors
Locked in place
Controller
Powered on
Drone
Powered on
Controller & Drone Connection
Confirmed
Preflight Screen
No errors
IMU
Calibrated
Compass
Calibrated
GPS Connection
> 13 satellites (recommended)
SD Card
Formatted
Contingency Plans
Loss of Link RTH
Set
Low Battery RTH
Set
Flight
Takeoff
Announced
Takeoff Time
Recorded
Takeoff
Manual or auto
Altitude
Remaining under 400’ AGL
Visual Line of Sight
Maintained
Operations Over People
Prohibited (without proper authorization)
Uplink/Downlink Connection
Strong
Post-Flight
Landing
Landing
Manual or auto
Landing Time
Recorded
Disassembly
Drone
Powered Down
Controller
Powered Down
Lens Cap
Installed
Sensor
Detached
Gimbal Mount Cover
Installed
SD Card
Removed
SD Card Data
Offloaded
Sensor SD Card
Restored to sensor
Ground Station
Disassembled
Batteries
Removed
Battery Contact Protectors
Installed
Arm & Propellers
Unlocked and folded
Drone
Placed back in case (upside down)
Landing Gear
Removed
Landing Pad
Packed up
RTK (If applicable)
Packed up
Documentation
Returned to case
Post Flight
Flight
Logged
Problems During Operation
Assessed and reported
Footage
Uploaded
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