The pilot uses the controls on the drone-controller to stabilize the drone. Remember that many drones have features that can help you manage your drone, but you need to know when it is safe to use them. The screen on a drone-controller shows that the drone has lost control. A horizontal dotted-line appears next to each bystander.ĭevelop a plan to handle a fly-away or loss of control. Power lines and bystanders are highlighted. Obstacles such as trees, animals, buildings are highlighted. Also determine the horizontal distance to any bystanders.Ī rural landscape appears. Make note of obstacles that could interfere with your flight or your visual-line-of-site including buildings, trees and wires. A rural landscape with a small airport appears.
The tablet zooms to a map of the airport and a “no drone” symbol flashes over the map. The drone pilot clicks on the airport marker on the map. And always make sure to stay well-away from other aircraft. Identify any airports or aerodromes in the area and remember to respect minimum distances. The drone pilot is at home looking at a tablet showing location markers on a city map. When you are planning your flight, determine the class of airspace that you will be flying in and if it requires permission for you to fly there. When operating your drone, you must always have the following items in Icons of the 4 items that drone pilots must always carry appear. When operating your drone, you must always have the following items available in print or digital format:Ī paper document icon and a mobile device icon appear. Then the landscape transitions to winter. The landscape transitions to a rain storm. Rain can impact your drone’s ability to fly and cold weather can reduce your battery life. The landscape becomes windy and the trees shake in wind. Windy or bad weather conditions can cause you to lose control of your drone. Look up the weather forecast for the duration of your flight Learn the manufacturer recommendations for your drone’s ability to operate in different weather conditions and look up the weather forecast for the entire duration of your flight.Ī drone pilot is reading the weather section in the operating manual. To ensure that the area you will be flying is cleared for drone use, visit a site like Airmap.io or our in-app LAANC Authorization feature to review any airspace restrictions in the area.As a responsible drone pilot, make a checklist that you can use each time you prepare for a flight.Ī drone flies around the screen, a tablet screen reveals a pilot icon and a checklist with 5 items.Īnd before each take-off, make sure to conduct an effective Drone Site Survey. High-winds, low-clouds or precipitation can make flying and mapping difficult. Utilize websites like to ensure that the area you will be flying in has good weather. (If you are unfamiliar with the data coverage of the area that you will be flying, you can use resources like OpenSignal to review the coverage area.) 10. If you are going to be flying in an area without cellphone service, then conduct Desktop Planning of your flight path before you go out into the field. Enough Propellers for Your DroneĬarrying additional propellers for your drone can help ensure you can keep flying should any of your propellers get damaged during your flight. USB Cable for Your Mobile Phone or Tablet 8.
SD Card with Adequate Space for your ImagesĪlways format your SD card and ensure you have enough storage space for your images before going out to fly to avoid complications with image capture. While you should always have at least one fully charged battery for your flight, we recommend having one or two spare batteries for longer flights. Up to Date Firmwareįor Firmware related questions, please see Upgrading Firmware on DJI on our Support site. Latest DroneDeploy app and supported devices can be found here 4. Needed if you are using a DJI drone for your flight. Charged Mobile Device with the Latest Versions of the DroneDeploy and DJI Apps Make sure your compass is calibrated and also your GPS connectivity is working properly. It’s wise to inspect your drone for damage before going out in the field to ensure that it’s ready and safe to fly. It’s advised to print this page out and include it in the bag for your drone so you can always refer to it to prepare for a successful operation: 1. Below is a list of factors that you should make sure you have reviewed before you go out into the field. While every operator and operation is different, it’s wise to take some time before every flight to ensure you have the proper equipment and conditions for a successful flight.
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