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Operations
Pre-flight checklist
Systematic check before take-off — aircraft, battery, documents, geo-zones.
Documents and compliance
- ☐ Valid remote pilot certificate
- ☐ NAA operator registration (if applicable)
- ☐ UAS registration number visible on airframe
- ☐ Insurance (commercial operations)
Aircraft and battery
- ☐ Propellers — intact, secured
- ☐ LiPo — no swelling, clean contacts
- ☐ Firmware / app updated
- ☐ GPS / compass calibration done
- ☐ RTH altitude and home point set
- ☐ Max altitude / geo-fence per mission
Environment
- ☐ Official UTM — zone allowed
- ☐ Wind and visibility within limits
- ☐ Observers (if VLOS requires)
- ☐ Uninvolved persons — safe distances