UAS FLIGHT CHECKLIST
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Procedure HSEOP-44-01
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1.0 PLANNING
1.1 Airspace class
Verified
Classification:
1.2 Waivers for planned operation obtained
Verified
1.3 The following documents are immediately available for inspection - (All) ---- Certificate of Insurance, Gov’t issued photo ID, evidence of property owner permission, (US) Remote Pilot airman certificate with UAS rating, Aircraft Registration, Certificate of Waiver (if applicable), (CAN) SFOC, SFOC application, site survey, lost link procedure, NAV Canada best practice & coordination documents
Verified
1.4 Check local airspace and any NOTAMs / TFRs
Verified
1.5 Program local frequency used by manned aircraft / airport
Verified
1.6 Visibility (greater than 3sm required from control station)
Verified
1.7 Any rapidly falling pressure (indication of approaching bad weather)
Verified
1.8 500 ft. clear of clouds
Verified
1.9 Any passing fronts or thunderstorms (commonly associated with low-level wind shear), cumulonimbus clouds nearby (indication of thunderstorms and unstable air), standing lenticular altocumulus clouds (indication of very strong turbulence), or rapidly building cumulus clouds (indication of very strong updrafts)?
Verified
1.0 NOTES:
2.0 EQUIPMENT
2.1 Flight safety pertinent systems functioning properly
Verified
2.2 Battery casing not distorted
Verified
2.3 Propellers are correctly attached, spin smoothly, not bent or chipped
Verified
2.4 On-board nav. and comm. data links functioning properly, no manufacturer-mandated software updates required
Verified
2.5 Display panel functioning properly
Verified
2.6 Gimbal is functioning as normal
Verified
2.7 Notify Tower / ATC (as may be required)
Verified
2.8 Antenna configuration correct
Verified
2.9 Final check of surroundings
Verified
2.0 NOTES:
3.0 PARTICIPANTS / FLIGHT CREW
3.1 Brief all involved participants on operating conditions, emergency procedures, contingency procedures and potential hazards.
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List participants (PIC, VOs, etc.) here:
3.2 Participants have not consumed any alcoholic beverage within the preceding 10 hours
Verified
3.3 Participants are not under the influence of a drug that affects the person’s operation capabilities
Verified
3.0 NOTES
4.0 AFTER TAKE-OFF
4.1 All sticks operate correctly
Verified
4.2 Flight controls operate correctly
Verified
4.3 No abnormal sounds or vibrations
Verified
4.0 NOTES
5.0 POST LANDING
5.1 No signs of damage and/or excessive wear
Verified
5.2 Log Flight: Logs will be tracked in 3DR Site Scan to record flight times, durations, PIC, battery cycles and usage
Verified
5.3 Notify Tower / ATC – End of ops (as may be required)
Verified
5.0 NOTES
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