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Routine Drone Maintenance Checklist
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Routine Drone Maintenance Checklist

Run this checklist after 10 flights or 2 weeks, whatever comes first, so that any repairs or replacements can be scheduled and the drone maintained in working order.
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Introduction:
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Preparation:
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Record basic details
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Structural inspection:
5
Clean chassis of mud and dirt
6
Inspect chassis for cracks
7
Check for loose screws
8
Check propellers for damage
9
Check propellers are free-spinning
10
Check motors for debris and obstructions
11
Check state of wiring and solder joints
12
Check unit camera is clean
13
Check landing gear condition
14
Inspect antennae
15
Check control station for faulty components
16
Battery check:
17
Inspect charger for visible damage
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Inspect battery packs for bulges or leakage
19
Charge all batteries
20
Software/firmware:
21
Update drone firmware
22
Update control station software
23
Finishing up:
24
Forward maintenance report
25
Sources:
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