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First Flight Checklist
This Training Manual will assist you with your
first flight only and does not take the place
of your manual or the instructional videos.
Ensure you have read and understood the
videos and manual. Ensure you always have
the manual with you for reference.
Before You Attempt to Fly
•
Fully understand the dangers of LiPo batteries
• Fully understand the CASA rules and make sure the location you are flying in is not restricted – If you fail to
comply to your State or Countries drone regulations you may suffer large fines or maybe worse if you injure
or kill someone. – You are responsible – Be Responsible.
• Understand the flight modes – GPS, ATTI mode and RTL ‘Return to home’ and fully understand what
happens and how it performs in each flight mode.
• Read the manual fully and watch the instructional videos
•
If it is possible, use a drone flight simulator to get some virtual flight time before flying if you have never
flown a drone before, or buy a cheap $100 drone and practice, practice, practice.
First Flight Checklist
• Ensure you have downloaded the IDFTECH App and setup the App as per the user manual and videos
directions
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Check the remote controller and drone batteries are fully charged
• Make sure the wind is low – 15 kph or less when learning
• Check the propellers are not damaged – even the slightest damage can have catastrophic consequences
•
Check all battery connections and battery voltages
• Flying Site – Situational Awareness
• Have at least 30M of space around you the pilot
• Stay 50M to 100M away from any people or animals
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Avoid obstacles like trees and buildings, metals, magnets, power lines etc
• Be careful on rocks – some rocks contain Iron Ore that can interfere with the compass
