Pre-Flight Safety
This environmental factor should always be checked before flying.
What is weather?
This is the maximum typical altitude limit for most small drone operations.
What is 400 feet?
Pilots must maintain this with their drone during normal operations.
What is visual line of sight (VLOS)?
Recommended safe distance drones should keep from people during operations.
What is 100 feet?
After flight, pilots should inspect this component for remaining charge and safety issues.
What is the battery?
This type of inspection checks the drone for cracks, loose parts, or damage before flight.
What is a visual inspection?
Drone pilots must contact this authority when flying in controlled airspace.
What is air traffic control (ATC)?
When the drone battery becomes critically low, the pilot should do this immediately.
What is land the drone?
These animals can become stressed or disturbed by drone flights.
What is wildlife?
If a drone crashes, pilots should do this before retrieving it.
What is assess the area for safety?
Pilots should perform this safety checklist before every drone flight.
What is a pre-flight checklist?
Flying in this airspace classification usually requires authorization for drones.
What is Class B airspace?
Pilots must always yield to this type of aircraft.
What are manned aircraft?
Flying near these locations may expose drones to falling debris or equipment hazards.
What are construction sites?
Recording mission details helps with this important requirement.
What is regulatory compliance/documentation?
This type of planning outlines the intended route, purpose, and procedures for the drone mission.
What is a flight plan?
Operating in restricted airspace without permission may result in these consequences.
What are fines or penalties?
This technology prevents drones from entering restricted areas automatically.
What is geofencing?
This aviation concept means being aware of surroundings and potential risks during flight.
What is situational awareness?
This type of insurance protects operators against damage or injury claims.
What is liability insurance?
This aviation notice alerts pilots to hazards or restrictions before flight.
What is a NOTAM?
This document proves that a drone is legally registered to operate.
What is a UAS registration certificate?
This common human factor causes many drone accidents.
What is pilot error?
When a pilot identifies a hazard in the flight area, they should do this.
What is adjust the flight plan and report the hazard?
One major benefit drones provide during emergency response missions.
What is real-time aerial observation/data?