FLIGHT
DESCENT AND LANDING
SHUT DOWN
1.
Check battery voltage on
the display at regular intervals.
2.
Ensure both video
telemetry & control link
signal strengths are within
acceptable levels.
3.
Ensure RPA is within
predetermined flight
boundaries.
4.
Be aware of any
meteorological changes during
the flight.
5.
Be aware of any aircraft
entering the operations area.
6.
Ensure sufficient battery
capacity remaining to return
safely to base.
1.
Ensure landing area is clear.
2.
Payload operator to prepare
payload for landing.
3.
Command a steady, angled
flight path towards the landing
area.
4.
Bring the RPA to a hover
roughly 15 ft (3 m) above
landing area.
5.
Slowly lower RPA to touch
down, ensuring minimal
horizontal movement after
landing gear has made contact
to avoid dynamic rollover.
6.
“Disarm RPA (Throttle stick
DOWN, yaw to the LEFT). The
WattsQGC application will
audibly announce “Disarmed”.
7.
Observe all propellers
stationary before approaching.
1.
Power down RPA by
disconnecting the battery
plugs.
2.
Remove the battery tray
from RPA. Aircraft is now
“safe”.
3.
Power down RPS.
4.
Power down Payload.
1.
Inspect each motor for
excessive heat buildup.
2.
Inspect each propeller for
damage or play.
3.
Inspect each boom for flex,
displacement, or play.
4.
Inspect each battery for
excessive heat or swelling.
5.
Log the flight time and
observations.
AFTER EACH FLIGHT
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