Mini 3 Pro Checklist V1.
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Name: _ Drone: _____
Date & time:____________________ Location ______________________________
PRE-FLIGHT BEFORE ARRIVAL IMMEDIATELY BEFORE FLIGHT (continued)
Planning Config
Flight route / area planned Correct flight mode selected
Site Survey / obstacle check (RTH height in mind) Obstacle avoidance: stop / go around / off
Check NOTAMS / zone restrictions etc. sports / normal / cine
Sectional chart: low level flight activity areas? move / rotation / pitch / yaw / gimble speeds
Pre-notification / airspace clearances
Land owner permissions obtained Camera settings
Certification valid ND filter needed?
Shots planned (inc. location of sun)
Other people / air traffic
Hardware prep. Check for unable to quickly move uninvolved.
Firmware / software updated Warn involved / spectators as far as possible
App updated Check ADBS-B Exchange & Flight Radar 24
Controller updated
Battery firmware updated Brief spotter:
Controller maps updated and cached Say ,“Hazard at x o’ clock + avoidance action”
Listen & look
Charging Has info sheets and will prevent distraction
Controller charged
Aircraft batteries charged Hardware
Strobes charged Batteries properly fitted.
Gimble cover removed.
Equipment packed Filter / lens surround secure.
SD cards formatted Gimbal clamp (foam) Removed.
SD card installed in drone SD Card in aircraft.
SD card installed in controller Batteries correct temperature.
Check the wind speed.
IMMEDIATELY BEFORE FLIGHT Double check obstacles (powerlines, trees,
buildings etc.).
Post arrival pre-prep Take-Off and Landing Point Established.
Re-check for NOTAMS
Re-check weather FLY
All equipment brought
Controller turned on first.
Strobes Turn on the UAV
Strobes needed? Check signal strength.
Strobes securely attached Check satellite Strength.
Centre of gravity OK Set home point.
Start record if privacy issues allow.
Inspect aircraft for faults
Propellers tightened & free to move Hover at 15ft for 15 seconds:
Propellers damage free Monitor behaviour.
No signs of any other damage to drone Monitor sound.
Gimbal free to move Check all controls are responsive.
Lenses clean ‘Inflight’ messages - flight status normal.
LANDING
Landing area – check clear
announce to observers / bystanders intent to land.
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