{"id":14481,"date":"2018-07-18T15:49:42","date_gmt":"2018-07-18T15:49:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/drone-post-flight-checklist\/"},"modified":"2024-03-13T13:07:48","modified_gmt":"2024-03-13T13:07:48","slug":"drone-post-flight-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/drone-post-flight-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Drone Post-Flight Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section id=\"introduction\">\n <h2>Introduction:<\/h2>\n <div class=\"image-content\">\n  <figure>\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/ps-attachments.s3.amazonaws.com\/4916a281-e9f4-45b7-83f6-1cf57e38268e\/hCfh7KId8RTmjY_AhCVJgw.png\" alt=\"Introduction:\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ps-attachments.s3.amazonaws.com\/4916a281-e9f4-45b7-83f6-1cf57e38268e\/hCfh7KId8RTmjY_AhCVJgw.png\"> <\/a><!-- No caption -->\n  <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p><strong>In conjunction with a standardized <a href=\"http:\/\/process.st\/checklist\/drone-pre-flight-checklist\" rel=\"nofollow\">pre-flight checklist<\/a>,<\/strong> there are certain steps you should take <strong>each and every time you complete an operation.<\/strong><\/p>\n  <p>This checklist will run you through <strong>a process for safely landing and disarming your drone<\/strong>, with <strong>simple preventative measures<\/strong> that you can incorporate into your routine to help you <strong>prepare for all outcomes<\/strong> and ultimately <strong>extend the life of your unmanned air systems.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"flight-details\">\n <h2>Flight details:<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"record-basic-details\">\n <h2>Record basic details<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p><strong>Record pilot and drone details&nbsp;<\/strong>before starting with the main checklist.&nbsp;<\/p>\n  <p>For the sake of compliance and general accountability, basic information about the drone and who piloted it should be kept on file.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Complete the form fields below.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Pilot first name <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Pilot last name <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> FAA registration number <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Date of flight <\/label>\n   <div class=\"date-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Site location <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Drone model name <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Drone model number <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Drone ID number (serial) <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Drone weight (kg) <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Additional comments <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"disarming\">\n <h2>Disarming:<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"power-down-controller\">\n <h2>Power down controller<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Following the principle of first-thing-on, last-thing-off, you will want to <strong>power off your controller before anything else.<\/strong> This is to avoid configuration issues between the remote controller (RC) and aircraft (AC).<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Fully power down the control unit and proceed with the checklist.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"image-content\">\n  <figure>\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/ps-attachments.s3.amazonaws.com\/3a6f777a-5b4f-42e4-9c85-dfb768cb7f00\/grgss96lUdtx5T055itB4w.jpg\" alt=\"Power down controller\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ps-attachments.s3.amazonaws.com\/3a6f777a-5b4f-42e4-9c85-dfb768cb7f00\/grgss96lUdtx5T055itB4w.jpg\"> <\/a><!-- No caption -->\n  <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"disconnect-controller-battery\">\n <h2>Disconnect controller battery<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Once fully powered down, <strong>remove the controller's battery pack<\/strong>&nbsp;and place it in a secure location.&nbsp;<\/p>\n  <p>Be careful when handling the battery, as overheating could have occurred during flight if the pack is faulty or damaged.&nbsp;<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"allow-controller-battery-to-cool\">\n <h2>Allow controller battery to cool<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Once the batteries are disconnected, <strong>measure their temperatures and make sure they are within a safe range.<\/strong><\/p>\n  <p>Usually, you will be able to gauge whether or not the batteries are overheating simply by feeling the heat emitted from them with your hands - but for contingency, measurements should be taken as part of routine maintenance checks, even if the batteries appear normal.<\/p>\n  <p>The ideal temperature for your (LiPo) battery pack is around <a href=\"http:\/\/thedronegirl.com\/2018\/01\/02\/drone-cold-weather-tips\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">59&nbsp;<span>degrees Fahrenheit.<\/span><\/a>&nbsp;Usually, your drone unit will provide you with methods for checking battery temperature, but not all of them will be inclusive of the remote controller's battery. For this, you will need an external instrument.<span><\/span><\/p>\n  <p>If the packs are overheated or damaged, they should not be re-used: <strong>they will need to be<\/strong> <strong>discarded and replaced.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"power-down-drone\">\n <h2>Power down drone<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>With the controller and associated modules switched off, it's time to<strong> power down the aircraft<\/strong>. The exact method for powering off your drone will differ depending on your model, and you should always <strong>consult your manual beforehand.<\/strong><\/p>\n  <p>Most drone units will have a simple on\/off switch located on either the battery pack or the bottom of the chassis. <strong>Power off fully and wait for all indicator lights to go dim.<\/strong><\/p>\n  <p class=\"style-info\">With many of the units from DJI, there are built-in joystick commands to start and stop the motors. One of these involves simply pushing the left stick down once the craft has landed, and another, known as a CSC (Combination Stick Command) is used to stop and start the aircraft motors in an emergency.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> (Subtasks) <\/label>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      1\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Manual consulted for specific drone model\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      2\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Drone indicator lights fully dimmed\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      3\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Propellers have stopped moving completely\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"image-content\">\n  <figure>\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/ps-attachments.s3.amazonaws.com\/c5250c06-0b85-45dd-bf37-6ac8548d472f\/odLDxbmAhHC3r1BFBUhPsQ.jpg\" alt=\"Excerpt from DJI Spark manual depicting the two landing commands.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ps-attachments.s3.amazonaws.com\/c5250c06-0b85-45dd-bf37-6ac8548d472f\/odLDxbmAhHC3r1BFBUhPsQ.jpg\"> <\/a>\n   <figcaption>\n    Excerpt from DJI Spark manual depicting the two landing commands.\n   <\/figcaption>\n  <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"disconnect-drone-battery\">\n <h2>Disconnect drone battery<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p class=\"style-danger\">Ensure drone motors are completely run-down before accessing the battery pack.<\/p>\n  <p>Remove the battery pack from the aircraft. As with the controller battery, be careful that it is not overheated. Once the battery is completely disconnected, continue on to the next task.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"image-content\">\n  <figure>\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/ps-attachments.s3.amazonaws.com\/97959ce8-cde1-4849-a343-262316cb34d2\/ieuDl2is8E7bR3ca8YhObg.jpg\" alt=\"Disconnect drone battery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ps-attachments.s3.amazonaws.com\/97959ce8-cde1-4849-a343-262316cb34d2\/ieuDl2is8E7bR3ca8YhObg.jpg\"> <\/a><!-- No caption -->\n  <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"allow-drone-battery-to-cool\">\n <h2>Allow drone battery to cool<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p><strong>Measure the temperature of the battery packs<\/strong> in the same way you did for the controller.<\/p>\n  <p>If the packs are overheated or damaged, they should not be re-used: <strong>they will need to be<\/strong> <strong>discarded and replaced.<\/strong><\/p>\n  <p>Once this is resolved, proceed with the checklist.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"allow-motors-to-cool\">\n <h2>Allow motors to cool<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Using the same method as for the battery packs, <strong>check the temperature of the motors beneath the propellers<\/strong>.&nbsp;The temperature of each electronic component should be taken as part of your routine maintenance and repair checklists to ensure that parts are replaced when necessary before a flight.<\/p>\n  <p>As a general rule for motor heat, you can expect them to be <strong>warm to the touch, but not too hot that you cannot touch them<\/strong>. Temperatures of healthy motors under expected load will be lower than that of batteries in normal conditions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n  <p>Always <strong>check that motor temperature is within an acceptable range,<\/strong> and <strong>consider factors such as load weight, flight length, and ambient site heat<\/strong> will affect the temperature of motors as well as battery packs.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"inspection\">\n <h2>Inspection:<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"inspect-all-components-for-visible-damage\">\n <h2>Inspect all components for visible damage<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>The drone may have been damaged during the last flight - <strong>check each component for small cracks or other visual damage <\/strong>and&nbsp;<strong>make note&nbsp;of any repairs that are necessary,&nbsp;<\/strong>if any.<\/p>\n  <p>If you don't already have a process in place, <strong>refer to our <a href=\"http:\/\/process.st\/checklist\/drone-repair-checklist\" rel=\"nofollow\">drone repair checklist<\/a><\/strong> for steps on how to deal with any problems you might find whilst inspecting the drone.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> (Subtasks) <\/label>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      1\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Chassis\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      2\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Propellers\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      3\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Motors\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      4\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Gimbal\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      5\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Indicator lights\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      6\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Screws\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      7\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     GPS\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      8\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Landing gear\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      9\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Batteries\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      10\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Electronic Speed Controller\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      11\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Compass\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      12\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Wiring\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      13\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Camera\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> What repairs or replacements are necessary? <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"wipe-down-drone-unit\">\n <h2>Wipe down drone unit<\/h2>\n <div class=\"image-content\">\n  <figure>\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/ps-attachments.s3.amazonaws.com\/4b37d0d1-cd58-461a-a138-b4f7d1b416aa\/uIcq-wx6z80l4nW5J3JDwA.jpg\" alt=\"Anti-static cloths are recommended when cleaning electronic components.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ps-attachments.s3.amazonaws.com\/4b37d0d1-cd58-461a-a138-b4f7d1b416aa\/uIcq-wx6z80l4nW5J3JDwA.jpg\"> <\/a>\n   <figcaption>\n    Anti-static cloths are recommended when cleaning electronic components.\n   <\/figcaption>\n  <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>It's worth quickly <strong>wiping down your drone with a cloth or rag<\/strong> to remove any built-up debris accumulated during flight. Bugs and other organic matter can easily cause problems when proper care is not taken to keep the unit clean.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"storage\">\n <h2>Storage:<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"prepare-drone-for-next-mission\">\n <h2>Prepare drone for next mission<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>After inspecting each component and performing any necessary checks, it's time to <strong>prepare the drone for its next operation.<\/strong><\/p>\n  <p>Whether the drone needs to be stored for transportation or set up in&nbsp;anticipation for a back-to-back operation, you will need to perform certain functions such as the removal of a payload or the transfer of data.<\/p>\n  <p>With the form fields below, <strong>state whether or not the following is true.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Does the drone have a specific payload which requires removal before storage? <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option> <\/select>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      1\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Yes\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      2\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     No\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Does the drone require data transfer before storage? <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option> <\/select>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      1\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Yes\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      2\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     No\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"remove-and-secure-payload\">\n <h2>Remove and secure payload<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Your drone may have been carrying a specific payload other than information, and if so<strong> the load will need to be dismounted and properly stored for transport.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n  <p>Be sure that there is nothing left behind after dismounting that might interfere with the proper storage of the drone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"download-or-transfer-data\">\n <h2>Download or transfer data<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Data gathered as part of a flight will need to be <strong>downloaded and backed up, or transferred to a secure location for processing and\/or archiving.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n  <p>This can be done in a few different ways, but most likely the drone will have a <strong>removable storage card<\/strong> that you can connect to a computer.<\/p>\n  <p>There may be wireless transfer services available as part of your unit's control system, so be sure to <strong>check all relevant manuals and documentation<\/strong> so that best practice is followed. 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