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Drone Safety Checklist
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Drone Safety Checklist

Run this checklist one month in advance of a new operation or every 6 months as part of a routine safety process check.
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Introduction:
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Preparation:
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Record basic details
4
Check pilot is properly certified
5
Check pilot is fully trained
6
Public awareness:
7
Provide adequate public notice
8
Inform local emergency services
9
Establish point of contact
10
Site survey:
11
Establish launch site
12
Establish landing site
13
Evaluate local hazards
14
Assess line of sight for whole site
15
Adjust flight plan accordingly
16
Drone flight regulation:
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Ensure pilot is compliant
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Ensure drone is compliant
19
Obtain contact information of regulatory bodies
20
Flight plan:
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Upload flight plan document
22
Confirm flight plan has been approved
23
Ensure all personnel are properly informed
24
In case of emergency:
25
Communicate emergency process to all personnel
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Check first-aid kit
27
Obtain local emergency services contact information
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Equipment check:
29
Inspect all components for visible damage
30
Replace or repair damaged components
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Test unit components
32
Check fail-safes
33
Improving safety procedure:
34
Obtain feedback
35
Address concerns raised from previous operations
36
Determine whether policy revision is necessary
37
Describe policy revisions
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Sources:
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