Flight Check

On this page you will find a flight check for the fawn rescue that we put together, which consists of a checklist, flowchart, drone map and the DABS (Daily Airspace Bulletin Switzerland). You should keep the checklist in mind during all your flights. The flowchart, map, and DABS are aids to this checklist.

Checklist

Preparation

- Prepare flight planning in UAV Editor and Litchi
- Synchronize and review flight planning with your smartphone / tablet
- Check local regulations, apply for permits (skyguide, tower, local authorities)
  flowchart drone guide, drone map and the DABS
- Arrange a meeting place and location with companion and prepare transport
- Check weather forecast and KP index (electromagnetic interference)
- Check material for completeness and function
- Charge batteries: drone, remote control, smartphone/tablet, additional monitor

Before the flight

- Check weather conditions, terrain and obstacles at the launch site and on the flight route
- Short briefing with accompanying person and handing over the additional monitor
- Remove gimbal fixation (DJI Mavic)
- Start up the drone: 1. Turn on the remote control, 2. Turn on the drone, 3. Start App
- Activate flight mode on smartphone/tablet
- Check battery level: drone, remote control, smartphone/tablet
- Check drone, remote control, smartphone/tablet for function (radio link quality, GPS signal strength)
- Check return-to-home point

The flight

- Keep line of sight
- Keep an eye on surroundings and other air travelers
- Check the battery level of the drone constantly: Communicate ahead of time to accompanying person and fly back with a safety margin

After the flight

- Battery management: separate and/or charge empty batteries
- Decommission the drone: 1. Close the app, 2. Turn off the drone, 3. Turn off the remote control
- Attach gimbal fixation (DJI Mavic)
- Safely store the drone, remote control, smartphone/tablet, additional monitor, batteries and the rest of the material.
- Short briefing with companion and discuss directions for the next field
- Document flight
- Complete statistics in UAV Editor