Precision Agriculture Drone Pre-Flight Checklist

1. Documentation

• Authorization/permissions obtained
• Flight plan reviewed
• Insurance & registration documents available

2. Weather & Environment

• Weather conditions checked
• Wind speed/direction acceptable
• Visibility sufficient
• No-fly zones validated

3. Airframe & Mechanical

• Propellers/arms secure and undamaged
• Motors function checked
• Camera/sensors clean and functional
• Landing gear checked

4. Battery & Power

• Batteries fully charged
• Spare batteries available
• Battery contacts clean

5. Control & Communication

• Controller fully charged
• Radio link tested
• GPS fixed and verified
• Failsafe/Return-to-Home set

6. Payload & Field Settings

• Sensors/payloads configured
• Storage media inserted
• Preset flight parameters loaded

7. Final Confirmation

• Area clear of obstacles by visual inspection
• Team briefed and communication established
• Emergency plan reviewed

Notes