Flight battery
Before closing hatch
When the vehicle sits outside, the hatch must not be closed until the vehicle is ready for takeoff as the
components inside could overheat when sitting idle. Exposure to direct sunlight when idle for more than
5 minutes should be avoided.
Flight battery - Securely attached, moved as far forward as possible, connector fully joined.
Telemetry - Attached and working.
SD-card installed.
Aileron linkage - Properly secured without slop or play.
Payload sits within the payload bay (center bay) and does not exceed 1.2kg.
Components inside the fuselage are securely fastened and cannot move during flight.
After closing hatch
Hatch secured (unable to pull up)
Hatch sits flush with the fuselage (no obstructions under the hatch legs)
VTOL modules and wing joiners properly secured with lock clips down.
Before takeoff
Weather conditions and mission within
.
The vehicle is pointing into the wind.
No warnings on GCS.
The wing servos are powered (try to move the elevons and feel resistance from the servo).
The vehicle's current physical orientation matches the heading observed on GCS.
Battery capacity is sufficient for vehicle and ground equipment.
are set correctly.
GPS lock is stable with at least 10 registered satellites.
Mission uploaded and downloaded to verify.
Takeoff waypoint is active (green)