Ignis Operations Manual
Drone Amplified
stop dropping at any point, although additional ignition spheres may be dispensed as they
are cleared from the chutes. Note that the stopping process can take 2-3 seconds while the
system purges any additional ignition spheres and performs a calibration process.
6.1.2 Alert Operators and Bystanders
Alert Operators and Bystanders:
ALERTED
Alert all personnel in the area of the loss of communications.
6.1.3 Visually Verify Dropping Stopped
Visually Verify Dropping Stopped:
DROPPING STOPPED
If dropping does not stop and the drone is under control, keep the drone over an area
where ignitions are safe before proceeding to the next step.
Verify visually that dropping and ignitions have stopped. If it has not stopped and the
drone is under control, keep the drone over an area where ignitions are safe before
proceeding to the next step. If it has not stopped and the drone is not under control, then
prepare for potential fire ignitions along the route of flight.
6.1.4 Return Drone to Landing Zone and Land
Return Drone to Landing Zone and Land:
LANDED
Return the drone to the landing zone and land. During this process pay particular care to
watch for any ignitions in the area.
6.1.4 Perform Post Flight Inspection
Perform Post Flight Inspection:
COMPLETE
Perform the steps in the post flight inspection in
6.2 In-Flight Fire Checklist
6.2.1 Check for In-Flight Fire
Check for In-Flight Fire:
FIRE SUSPECTED
Check for abnormally high Ignis temperature, or use the camera to look for smoke or
flames coming out of Ignis. If a fire is suspected, continue this checklist. If not, continue
with regular operations (if applicable) or return to land as soon as it is safe to do so.
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Apr 13, 2022
