{"id":14493,"date":"2018-07-18T15:50:38","date_gmt":"2018-07-18T15:50:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/drone-safety-checklist\/"},"modified":"2024-03-13T13:10:28","modified_gmt":"2024-03-13T13:10:28","slug":"drone-safety-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/drone-safety-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Drone Safety 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\/b1ecf1ba-1948-4fd5-8dab-a513ea58d12b\/qvzjlueLYxXRzlvW72lBxA.png\" alt=\"Introduction:\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ps-attachments.s3.amazonaws.com\/b1ecf1ba-1948-4fd5-8dab-a513ea58d12b\/qvzjlueLYxXRzlvW72lBxA.png\"> <\/a><!-- No caption -->\n  <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>A thorough<strong> safety checklist template for the commercial application of drones<\/strong>&nbsp;forms the backbone of a highly efficient and well-organized operation.<\/p>\n  <p>Drone flight can incorporate a wide range of circumstances, and it's <strong>important that all personnel are adequately versed in the proper safety procedures<\/strong> <strong>to minimize risk and downtime<\/strong> in certain unforeseen or undesirable circumstances.<\/p>\n  <p>If you're aren't utilizing a safety checklist like this one, not only do you run the risk of wasting resources dealing with damaged units and suffering delays due to poor planning, <strong>you also put the rest of your team and the general public at risk.<\/strong><\/p>\n  <p><strong>This checklist will enable you to prepare for the worst by putting in place a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/business-process-automation-guide\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">system <\/a><\/strong>which factors in common weaknesses and points of failure typically seen in commercial drone applications.<\/p>\n  <p><\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"preparation\">\n <h2>Preparation:<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"record-basic-details\">\n <h2>Record basic details<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>First,&nbsp;<strong>record the details of the pilot and drone&nbsp;<\/strong>for this operation.<\/p>\n  <p>Identification is useful for cross-referencing and maintaining databases of flights and who operated them. It is also essential for compliance regulation.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Use the&nbsp;form fields&nbsp;below to input the information<\/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<\/section>\n<section id=\"check-pilot-is-properly-certified\">\n <h2>Check pilot is properly certified<\/h2>\n <div class=\"image-content\">\n  <figure>\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/ps-attachments.s3.amazonaws.com\/3f59ca98-cf47-4f8a-918b-3a9823a2d7fd\/lH0E8hDTZEx8osmr_MFPCw.jpg\" alt=\"Check pilot is properly certified\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ps-attachments.s3.amazonaws.com\/3f59ca98-cf47-4f8a-918b-3a9823a2d7fd\/lH0E8hDTZEx8osmr_MFPCw.jpg\"> <\/a><!-- No caption -->\n  <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p><strong>Licenses and certifications should be reviewed and approved ahead of the operation,<\/strong> allowing the pilot time to renew or re-train if necessary.&nbsp;<\/p>\n  <p>The two main documents necessary to pilot drones commercially in the USA are:<\/p>\n  <ul>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faasafety.gov\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Part 107 Remote Pilot Licence<\/a> (for the pilot)<\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/aircraft\/air_cert\/airworthiness_certification\/sp_awcert\/experiment\/sac\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Airworthiness Certificate<\/a> (for the drone)<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <p>Be sure both are valid and <strong>tick them off the sub-checklist.&nbsp;<\/strong>You should also <strong>upload copies of the certificates<\/strong> and <strong>note the full name of the pilot<\/strong> in the form fields below.<\/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     Part 107 Remote Pilot License is valid and in-date\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     Airworthiness Certificate is valid and in-date\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"check-pilot-is-fully-trained\">\n <h2>Check pilot is fully trained<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Regular training and re-training mitigates error and provides assurance that the pilot fully understands all operational procedures.<\/p>\n  <p>The FAA provides comprehensive<strong> training <a href=\"https:\/\/www.faasafety.gov\/WINGS\/pub\/learn_more.aspx\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">resources<\/a> <\/strong>including FAA Industry Training Standards (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/training_testing\/training\/fits\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">FITS<\/a>), technical certifications and advanced qualification <a href=\"https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/training_testing\/training\/aqp\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">programs<\/a>.<\/p>\n  <p>Whether you're performing in-house training or approving a recent FAA&nbsp;certification, <strong>the pilot should have received&nbsp;some kind of competency assessment within the last 6 months.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Date of last competency assessment <\/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<\/section>\n<section id=\"public-awareness\">\n <h2>Public awareness:<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"provide-adequate-public-notice\">\n <h2>Provide adequate public notice<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p><strong>Be sure that there is clear notice given of site operations<\/strong> well ahead of time.<\/p>\n  <p>This can take the form of <strong>local sign postage, cordoning off an area<\/strong> (where permissible), or <strong>seeking relevant public approval.<\/strong><\/p>\n  <p>You should <em>always<\/em> consider that flight operations may intrude upon public space or activity, and <strong>exercise utmost respect and caution<\/strong> to prevent incident or upset.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> How have the public been notified? <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"inform-local-emergency-services\">\n <h2>Inform local emergency services<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>You should <strong>notify local emergency services<\/strong> and <strong>be sure they are clear on the full scope of operation<\/strong>, including personnel, site location, duration and any additional factors.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> How have local emergency services been informed? <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"establish-point-of-contact\">\n <h2>Establish point of contact<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>A <strong>designated public relations officer<\/strong> or equivalent means the general public will be able to quickly and easily get in touch should they have any comments or concerns about the operation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n  <p>Feedback is very important for revising future process; <strong>the contact information should be accessible from the company website, social media pages <\/strong>or even<strong> as part of the public announcements<\/strong> or notices.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> First name of public relations officer <\/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> Last name of public relations officer <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"email-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Public relations email address <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"site-survey\">\n <h2>Site survey:<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"establish-launch-site\">\n <h2>Establish launch site<\/h2>\n <div class=\"image-content\">\n  <figure>\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/ps-attachments.s3.amazonaws.com\/ec826414-6e7e-422c-8a12-a2fdc5507c8a\/o6qi3g-Anezu1GrwU2xJDA.jpg\" alt=\"Establish launch site\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ps-attachments.s3.amazonaws.com\/ec826414-6e7e-422c-8a12-a2fdc5507c8a\/o6qi3g-Anezu1GrwU2xJDA.jpg\"> <\/a><!-- No caption -->\n  <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p><strong>You should do this ahead of time<\/strong> so that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.datumate.com\/products\/site-survey-solution\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">preparations <\/a>can be made for adverse or unpreferable conditions.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>A second site should also be located,<\/strong> and the <strong>topography of the wider area surveyed<\/strong> to get a clear understanding of the kinds of risks and hazards present.<\/p>\n  <p>Confirm all subtasks have been completed below.<\/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     Launch site has been designated\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     Secondary launch site has been designated\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     Pilot and all relevant personnel have been informed of site locations\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"establish-landing-site\">\n <h2>Establish landing site<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>As with the launch site, <strong>this is best established ahead of the operation.<\/strong><\/p>\n  <p><strong>Additional landing sites<\/strong> for contingency help reduce the chance of failure or equipment damage.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Ensure each subtask is completed<\/strong> before proceeding to the next task.<\/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     Landing site has been designated\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     Secondary landing site has been designated\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     Pilot and all relevant personnel have been informed of the landing site location\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"evaluate-local-hazards\">\n <h2>Evaluate local hazards<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p><strong>The complete site area should be assessed<\/strong> for potential hazards before the flight takes place.<\/p>\n  <p>These include objects and structures, people, animals, bodies of water, power lines, airports &amp; flight paths, residential housing and industrial activity.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Record your findings in the form fields below.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Potential overhead hazards observed <\/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> Potential ground hazards observed <\/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=\"assess-line-of-sight-for-whole-site\">\n <h2>Assess line of sight for whole site<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>There may be unexpected or unpredictable obstructions present which compromise the established flight plan.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>You will need to assess the whole site and decide whether or not the flight plan needs to be adjusted<\/strong> or special precautions taken to mitigate risk.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Does flight plan need to be adjusted to accommodate line of sight? <\/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=\"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=\"adjust-flight-plan-accordingly\">\n <h2>Adjust flight plan accordingly<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>If unforeseen&nbsp;circumstances obstruct the line of sight for flight operations then <strong>adjustments will need to be made.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n  <p><strong>Provide additional comments and suggestions<\/strong> in the form field below.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> How should flight plan be adjusted to account limited line of sight? <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"drone-flight-regulation\">\n <h2>Drone flight regulation:<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"ensure-pilot-is-compliant\">\n <h2>Ensure pilot is compliant<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>When flying a commercial drone in the United States, <strong>it is your responsibility to understand and abide by the rules.<\/strong><\/p>\n  <p><strong>Check the pilot is fully compliant<\/strong> with all of local, state and FAA specific regulations.<\/p>\n  <p>Depending on where you are, regulations for may differ, so <strong>you must investigate each requirement separately.<\/strong><\/p>\n  <p class=\"style-info\">You can <strong>check out our <a href=\"http:\/\/process.st\/checklist\/uav-compliance-checklist\" rel=\"nofollow\">checklist<\/a><\/strong> for everything you need to make sure you and your drone are fully compliant.<\/p>\n  <p class=\"style-danger\">You must not assume that the same regulations will apply between local and state jurisdictions.<\/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     Researched local regulations\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     Researched state regulations\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     Researched FAA regulations\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"ensure-drone-is-compliant\">\n <h2>Ensure drone is compliant<\/h2>\n <div class=\"image-content\">\n  <figure>\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/ps-attachments.s3.amazonaws.com\/a8c43d7c-e89e-45a1-9c33-aac95c5dfc10\/lI7-y2r3Bw4DUPisg_1FLQ.jpg\" alt=\"Ensure drone is compliant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ps-attachments.s3.amazonaws.com\/a8c43d7c-e89e-45a1-9c33-aac95c5dfc10\/lI7-y2r3Bw4DUPisg_1FLQ.jpg\"> <\/a><!-- No caption -->\n  <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p><strong>You need to perform similar compliance checks for each drone<\/strong> involved in the operation.<\/p>\n  <p>Beyond the airworthiness certificate, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/droneaerialops.com\/flying-drones-commercially-in-the-usa\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">drones must also comply<\/a> with regulations for local, state and FAA jurisdictions<\/strong> depending on the nature of the operation, the size and weight of the model and the payload.&nbsp;<\/p>\n  <p class=\"style-warning\">Always perform extensive research to ensure you comply with local, state and FAA regulations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"obtain-contact-information-of-regulatory-bodies\">\n <h2>Obtain contact information of regulatory bodies<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>In case of uncertainty or the need for verification on specific compliance issues, it's a good idea to <strong>keep a record of the local, state and FAA regulators.<\/strong><\/p>\n  <p><strong>Make a note of the email address and contact number<\/strong> for each of the jurisdictions below.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Local jurisdiction contact number <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"email-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Local jurisdiction email address <\/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> State jurisdiction contact number <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"email-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> State jurisdiction email address <\/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 contact number <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"email-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> FAA email address <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"flight-plan\">\n <h2>Flight plan:<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"upload-flight-plan-document\">\n <h2>Upload flight plan document<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p><strong>Upload the flight plan document to the file form field below<\/strong> so that it is ready to be sent off for approval.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Upload flight plan document <\/label>\n   <div class=\"file-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"confirm-flight-plan-has-been-approved\">\n <h2>Confirm flight plan has been approved<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Before the operation takes place, and before additional personnel informed, <strong>the flight plan will need to be approved.<\/strong><\/p>\n  <p>Once the final plan has been approved, it's ready to be sent off to the rest of the team.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"ensure-all-personnel-are-properly-informed\">\n <h2>Ensure all personnel are properly informed<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>After the plan has been approved, <strong>it will need to be forwarded to all relevant personnel.<\/strong><\/p>\n  <p><strong>Make sure the plan is clearly communicated<\/strong>, and where possible <strong>access to documentation and additional resources provided.<\/strong><\/p>\n  <p><strong>Local emergency services should also be informed<\/strong> with up-to-date information on the flight plan.<\/p>\n  <p>Using the form fields below, <strong>confirm that all concerned have been adequately briefed<\/strong> and, where applicable, have access to relevant resources.<\/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     Pilot fully informed of flight plan\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     All concerned personnel given access to flight plan documentation\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     Local emergency services fully informed of flight plan\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Forward the flight plan document to relevant parties<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"in-case-of-emergency\">\n <h2>In case of emergency:<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"communicate-emergency-process-to-all-personnel\">\n <h2>Communicate emergency process to all personnel<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p><strong>Plan for the worst.<\/strong><\/p>\n  <p>Despite all safety precautions and preventative measures, you should never take for granted that things won't always go as you expected.<\/p>\n  <p>Emergency procedures and backup resources are important failsafe mechanisms that help ensure mission success.&nbsp;<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Everyone involved with the operation will need to be fully informed on the emergency process,<\/strong> including access to emergency services, the location of relevant safety and rescue equipment, and the full scope of flight operations.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Attach the document detailing the emergency procedure to the form field at the bottom of this task.<\/strong><\/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     Emergency procedure clearly defined and documented\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     All concerned given access to emergency procedure documentation\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     All concerned have completed hands-on emergency training exercises\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Emergency procedure document <\/label>\n   <div class=\"file-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"check-firstaid-kit\">\n <h2>Check first-aid kit<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Having a first-aid kit on hand in case of emergency is absolutely necessary before any operation.<\/p>\n  <p>In addition to first-aid <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emssafetyservices.com\/training-programs\/basic-first-aid\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">training<\/a>, <strong>personnel should be familiar with the&nbsp;first-aid manual<\/strong> so that they understand how to use the contents of the kits.<\/p>\n  <p>Additionally, <strong>check off the contents of the kit to ensure everything is fully stocked.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n  <p class=\"style-danger\">First-aid kits are useless unless somebody knows how to use them. <strong>Make sure the pilot has received basic first-aid training.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n  <p class=\"style-warning\">Remember to check the contents of the kit regularly and replace any missing components<\/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     First-aid manual\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     Sterile gauze pads of different sizes\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     Adhesive tape\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     Adhesive bandages in several sizes\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     Elastic bandage\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     Splint\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     Antiseptic wipes\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     Soap\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     Antibiotic ointment\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     Antiseptic solution (like hydrogen peroxide)\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     Hydrocortisone cream (1%)\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     Acetaminophen and ibuprofen\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     Tweezers\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      14\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     Sharp scissors\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      15\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     Safety pins\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      16\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     Disposable instant cold packs\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      17\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     Alcohol wipes or ethyl alcohol\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      18\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     List of emergency phone numbers\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"video-content\">\n  <div class=\"iframe-container\">\n   <iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gn6xt1ca8A0?modestbranding=1&amp;showinfo=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\"> <\/iframe>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"description\">\n   This video shows basic first aid kit contents and explains how each item is used.\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"obtain-local-emergency-services-contact-information\">\n <h2>Obtain local emergency services contact information<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p><strong>Make a record of the contact information for local emergency services.<\/strong> This should be on hand and made <strong>easily accessible to all personnel<\/strong> in case of emergency.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Local emergency services contact number: <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"email-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Local emergency services email address: <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"equipment-check\">\n <h2>Equipment check:<\/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>Ideally, this will be incorporated into its own checklist to run before every flight and as part of a routine maintenance process. Either way, it needs to be done.&nbsp;<\/p>\n  <p>Both the drone and the controller unit must be inspected. If you're&nbsp;<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Check each component of the drone and controller system thoroughly<\/strong> and <strong>check off the subtasks below.<\/strong><\/p>\n  <p class=\"style-info\">If you're in need of a straightforward and thorough process for checking each of your drone components fully, <strong>check out our <a href=\"http:\/\/process.st\/checklist\/drone-testing-checklist\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">drone testing<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/process.st\/checklist\/drone-troubleshooting-checklist\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">drone troubleshooting<\/a> guides.<\/strong><\/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     Drone has been inspected\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     Controller has been inspected\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Do any components need to be replaced or repaired? <\/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=\"replace-or-repair-damaged-components\">\n <h2>Replace or repair damaged components<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>If your drone needs to have certain components repaired or replaced, <strong>state exactly what requires servicing below.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"multi-choice-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Which components need repair? <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"\">Multiple options can be selected from this list<\/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     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     LEDs\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=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Once you've specified repair work to be done, you'll want to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/exporting-checklists\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">export or print<\/a> this checklist and send it over to your maintenance technician.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"image-content\">\n  <figure>\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/ps-attachments.s3.amazonaws.com\/2f270edc-f025-4234-81bc-69efaf72f4cc\/jhs4T_32kwwrQEcSUgdMAQ.png\" alt=\"Replace or repair damaged components\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ps-attachments.s3.amazonaws.com\/2f270edc-f025-4234-81bc-69efaf72f4cc\/jhs4T_32kwwrQEcSUgdMAQ.png\"> <\/a><!-- No caption -->\n  <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"test-unit-components\">\n <h2>Test unit components<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p><strong>Power on the control station modules and update software\/firmware where relevant.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n  <p>After carefully unpacking the drone unit and configuring onboard systems, <strong>perform tests for each of the unit's functions<\/strong> and <strong>mark the subtasks as complete<\/strong>&nbsp;as you go,&nbsp;making sure everything is working properly.<\/p>\n  <p class=\"style-warning\">This will include checking the unit's compass and Global Positioning System (GPS) for proper configuration, making sure the propellers and motors are working correctly, checking the charge levels of the batteries and making sure the storage card and camera are functional.<\/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     Camera\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     Landing gear\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     Global Positioning System (GPS)\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     Compass\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     Return to Home (RTH)\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     Motors\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"check-failsafes\">\n <h2>Check fail-safes<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Failsafes include the Return to Home (RTH) system, general maximum flight altitude, and safety chute deployment.<\/p>\n  <p>Each system will have its own fail-safes in place, so it's important you <strong>make sure that everything has been set up, tested and confirmed working.<\/strong><\/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     Set RTH coordinates\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     Test RTH working properly\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     Set maximum flight altitude\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     Check safety chute is present\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"improving-safety-procedure\">\n <h2>Improving safety procedure:<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"obtain-feedback\">\n <h2>Obtain feedback<\/h2>\n <div class=\"image-content\">\n  <figure>\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/ps-attachments.s3.amazonaws.com\/3c1d8ce6-37cf-44af-ab75-d08cc57407e0\/nrMgGa6_VJzrxQkWcDlGag.jpg\" alt=\"Obtain feedback\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ps-attachments.s3.amazonaws.com\/3c1d8ce6-37cf-44af-ab75-d08cc57407e0\/nrMgGa6_VJzrxQkWcDlGag.jpg\"> <\/a><!-- No caption -->\n  <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Next, <strong>gather feedback about operational successes and failures from everyone involved.<\/strong> This information can be used to refine the checklist template and continually improve on your safety processes.<\/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     Obtain internal feedback\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     Obtain public feedback\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"address-concerns-raised-from-previous-operations\">\n <h2>Address concerns raised from previous operations<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Looking at the data gathered from previous operations, you should <strong>address immediate concerns<\/strong> and <strong>resolve outstanding issues<\/strong>, such as damaged or missing equipment, public complaints, operation-specific problems or difficulties and all issues that were not covered by the current safety procedure.<\/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     Outstanding complaints have been addressed\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     All equipment has been repaired or replaced\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> If applicable, describe unforeseen circumstances not covered by previous safety procedure <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"determine-whether-policy-revision-is-necessary\">\n <h2>Determine whether policy revision is necessary<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>The checklist will not always need to be revised, but <strong>feedback should be taken into consideration<\/strong> and <strong>a decision made as to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/process-improvement\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">whether or not things could be improved<\/a><\/strong> for future operations.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Does safety checklist need to be revised? <\/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=\"describe-policy-revisions\">\n <h2>Describe policy revisions<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Finally, after gathering feedback and resolving issues, <strong>the template checklist can be revised to incorporate necessary changes and improve on safety process.<\/strong><\/p>\n  <p><strong>Describe the specific revisions in the text field below.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Suggested safety policy revisions <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"sources\">\n <h2>Sources:<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <ul>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">FAA <\/a>-&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/news\/updates\/?newsId=84326\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Air Safety Guidelines<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/air-vid.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">AirVid<\/a> -<a href=\"https:\/\/air-vid.com\/uav-safety-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> UAV Safety Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/kittyhawk.io\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">KittyHawk<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/kittyhawk.io\/public-checklists\/2239\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Commercial Safety Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.droneguru.net\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Drone Guru<\/a> - <a href=\"http:\/\/www.droneguru.net\/license-to-fly-a-drone\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Drone License<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"http:\/\/cirsa.ebizcdn.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">CIRSA<\/a> - <a href=\"http:\/\/cirsa.ebizcdn.com\/57094adc54ea480db19d38bf9414b1e2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Drone Safety Checklist&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"related-checklists\">\n <h2>Related checklists:<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <ul>\n   <li><a href=\"http:\/\/process.st\/checklist\/routine-drone-maintenance-checklist\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Routine Drone Maintenance Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"http:\/\/process.st\/checklist\/uav-compliance-checklist\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">UAV Compliance Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"http:\/\/process.st\/checklist\/drone-post-flight-checklist\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Drone Post-Flight Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"http:\/\/process.st\/checklist\/drone-repair-checklist\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Drone Repair Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"http:\/\/process.st\/checklist\/drone-troubleshooting-checklist\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Drone Troubleshooting Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"http:\/\/process.st\/checklist\/drone-testing-checklist\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Drone Testing Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"http:\/\/process.st\/checklist\/new-drone-setup-checklist\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">New Drone Setup Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"http:\/\/process.st\/checklist\/drone-pre-flight-checklist\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Drone Pre-Flight Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction: A thorough safety checklist template for the commercial application of drones&nbsp;forms the backbone of a highly efficient and well-organized operation. Drone flight can incorporate a wide range of circumstances, and it's important that all personnel are adequately versed in the proper safety procedures to minimize risk and downtime in certain unforeseen or undesirable circumstances. [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":14494,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"ep_exclude_from_search":false,"cover_icon_emoji":"\ud83e\uddba","cover_icon_url":"","tasks_count":"39","template_description":"Run this checklist one month in advance of a new operation or every 6 months as part of a routine safety process check.","template_id":"gp7hm5hMHvuWty-SaJpPYg","task_0":"Introduction:","task_slug_0":"introduction","task_1":"Preparation:","task_slug_1":"preparation","task_2":"Record basic details","task_slug_2":"record-basic-details","task_3":"Check pilot is properly certified","task_slug_3":"check-pilot-is-properly-certified","task_4":"Check pilot is fully trained","task_slug_4":"check-pilot-is-fully-trained","task_5":"Public awareness:","task_slug_5":"public-awareness","task_6":"Provide adequate public notice","task_slug_6":"provide-adequate-public-notice","task_7":"Inform local emergency services","task_slug_7":"inform-local-emergency-services","task_8":"Establish point of contact","task_slug_8":"establish-point-of-contact","task_9":"Site survey:","task_slug_9":"site-survey","task_10":"Establish launch site","task_slug_10":"establish-launch-site","task_11":"Establish landing site","task_slug_11":"establish-landing-site","task_12":"Evaluate local hazards","task_slug_12":"evaluate-local-hazards","task_13":"Assess line of sight for whole site","task_slug_13":"assess-line-of-sight-for-whole-site","task_14":"Adjust flight plan accordingly","task_slug_14":"adjust-flight-plan-accordingly","task_15":"Drone flight regulation:","task_slug_15":"drone-flight-regulation","task_16":"Ensure pilot is compliant","task_slug_16":"ensure-pilot-is-compliant","task_17":"Ensure drone is compliant","task_slug_17":"ensure-drone-is-compliant","task_18":"Obtain contact information of regulatory 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