{"id":14512,"date":"2018-07-18T15:51:25","date_gmt":"2018-07-18T15:51:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/new-drone-setup-checklist\/"},"modified":"2024-03-13T13:10:44","modified_gmt":"2024-03-13T13:10:44","slug":"new-drone-setup-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/new-drone-setup-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"New Drone Setup 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\/209af4d0-989f-4c81-a528-17a461e04126\/tQjvAANNVynCg7GR16JN3Q.png\" alt=\"Introduction:\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ps-attachments.s3.amazonaws.com\/209af4d0-989f-4c81-a528-17a461e04126\/tQjvAANNVynCg7GR16JN3Q.png\"> <\/a><!-- No caption -->\n  <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>You just received&nbsp;a brand new drone - but you're not sure where to start! Or, even if you are, you still might not have a systematic process for setting up new drone units for operation.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>This checklist is designed to run you through the first-time setup of a new drone,<\/strong> from visual inspections to instrument calibration.<\/p>\n  <p>Let's get everything out of the box and prepare your drone for its first mission.<\/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>Let's start by&nbsp;<strong>recording some basic&nbsp;data for both the drone and the technician who will be performing the setup.<\/strong><\/p>\n  <p>Everything you need to provide is set out in the<strong> form fields<\/strong> below. Just fill them in and proceed to the next task.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Technician 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> Technician second 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 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=\"date-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Date of new drone setup <\/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-content\">\n  <p><strong>Provide any further information&nbsp;<\/strong>in the next field. This isn't necessary, but it might be useful to note certain special instructions or details about the specific model you're setting up.<\/p>\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=\"parts-inspection\">\n <h2>Parts inspection:<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"unpack-all-components\">\n <h2>Unpack all components<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p><strong>Remove all components from their storage boxes<\/strong> and set them out in an orderly fashion, <strong>so that each component can be clearly distinguished and identified.<\/strong><\/p>\n  <p>This step is quite self-explanatory, but essential before moving forward.<\/p>\n  <p class=\"style-warning\">Check the parts listed on the box to make sure you're clear about what should and shouldn't be there.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"check-all-components\">\n <h2>Check all components<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>What you'll find inside of your new drone package depends on exactly what model and specification you're dealing with. <strong>Check the parts listed on any packaging and make sure everything is present.<\/strong><\/p>\n  <p class=\"style-warning\">Be aware of spares or alternate parts provided, and be sure to read the manual in order to understand the function of each component.<\/p>\n  <p>Once you're sure everything is unpacked and that nothing is missing, <strong>give everything a look-over to make sure there are no faulty components.<\/strong><\/p>\n  <p><strong>Check each component in the sub-checklist below <\/strong>to confirm you've inspected it and&nbsp;<strong>declare whether or not anything needs to be repaired or replaced.<\/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     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 frame\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     ESC\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=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Are any components damaged or missing? <\/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-broken-or-missing-components\">\n <h2>Replace broken or missing components<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>If there are damaged components, <strong>they will need to be replaced immediately&nbsp;<\/strong>before the drone can be properly set up.<\/p>\n  <p class=\"style-warning\">Contact your vendor about replacing broken parts if you're still under warranty.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Specify which parts are broken with the form field below.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"multi-choice-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Which components need to be replaced? <\/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<\/section>\n<section id=\"charge-batteries\">\n <h2>Charge batteries<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>One of the first things you should do, after verifying the components are not faulty, is <strong>begin charging your battery packs.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n  <p>This includes packs for both drone and controller units, as well as any spares.<\/p>\n  <p class=\"style-warning\">Remember not to overcharge your packs. Ideally, you want to make sure each battery is at about 75% charge before continuing on with the tasks.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Complete the subtask checklist below<\/strong> to indicate batteries have been charged sufficiently.<\/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     Charge drone batteries to 75%\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     Charge controller batteries to 75%\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     Charge spare batteries to 75%\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"assembly\">\n <h2>Assembly:<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"read-the-manual\">\n <h2>Read the manual<\/h2>\n <div class=\"image-content\">\n  <figure>\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/ps-attachments.s3.amazonaws.com\/742a4aa3-11f4-4c36-95f0-098cadb57802\/q5cb7nEc4_WsIehc-DhIaQ.png\" alt=\"Read the manual\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ps-attachments.s3.amazonaws.com\/742a4aa3-11f4-4c36-95f0-098cadb57802\/q5cb7nEc4_WsIehc-DhIaQ.png\"> <\/a><!-- No caption -->\n  <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>This may seem obvious, but especially for new drone setups, <strong>reading the manual should be one of the first things you do<\/strong> before attempting to assemble any components, least of all perform a test flight.<\/p>\n  <p>There really isn't much to this one - just make sure you read the manual thoroughly enough to have a good understanding of what it is each component is supposed to do, and what you're supposed to do with it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n  <p class=\"style-danger\">If you don't have time to read the whole manual, then <strong>at least make sure you have a firm grasp of the main components and their functions.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"unfold-drone\">\n <h2>Unfold drone<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p><strong>Unfold the armature of the drone outwards so that the frame is locked<\/strong> and the propellers are ready for mounting.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Make sure you aren't applying too much force<\/strong> as to damage the armature. How many armatures you'll need to unfold will depend on exactly what model you're setting up.<\/p>\n  <p>Once you've unfolded all arms, proceed to the next task.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"remove-gimbal-clamp\">\n <h2>Remove gimbal clamp<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>The gimbal clamp is a protective cover that fits over the lens of the drone camera.<\/p>\n  <p>New units will often come with these pre-installed, and the function is primarily intended for when the drone is being transported.<\/p>\n  <p>Before you perform calibration, you'll want to <strong>remove the gimbal clamp<\/strong> so that the camera has a clear line-of-sight for video capture.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"video-content\">\n  <div class=\"iframe-container\">\n   <iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZsNVzDvTaME?modestbranding=1&amp;showinfo=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\"> <\/iframe>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"description\">\n   This video details a few quick tips for getting started with DJI's Phantom 2 Vision, including a visual demonstration of gimbal clamp removal.\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"install-propellers\">\n <h2>Install propellers<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p><strong>Be aware of the orientation of the propellers.<\/strong> It will be clearly stated in your manual, but each propeller has a preferred spin direction and a right-way-up for proper installation.<\/p>\n  <p>Motor direction will also affect normal propeller behavior, but since motors almost always come pre-installed, you're more likely to run into a problem with an incorrectly installed propeller.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Follow the subtasks below and install each propeller accordingly.<\/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     Ensure drone batteries are removed\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     Ensure controller batteries are removed\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     Place drone on a level horizontal surface\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     Install propellers\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"insert-batteries\">\n <h2>Insert batteries<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p><strong>Check on your batteries from the earlier task<\/strong> - they should be sufficiently charged by now.<\/p>\n  <p>Once they're all at 75%, you're ready to<strong> tackle the subtask checklist below.<\/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     Check drone batteries are charged to 75%\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     Check controller batteries are charged to 75%\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     Place drone on a level horizontal surface\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     Insert drone battery\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     Insert controller battery\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"activate-control-applications\">\n <h2>Activate control application(s)<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Before configuring the instruments on your drone you need to power on and link control station software.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Follow this sub-checklist<\/strong> in preparation for calibration.<\/p>\n  <p class=\"style-info\">It's highly likely your unit will need to be updated once you fire up the control application(s). For this step, you'll need a secure and consistent internet connection.<\/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     Power on drone\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     Power on remote controller\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     Power on additional control modules\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     Launch control software\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     Update firmware\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"calibration\">\n <h2>Calibration:<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"calibrate-global-positioning-system-gps\">\n <h2>Calibrate Global Positioning System (GPS)<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p><span>The first reading we'll be calibrating is the Global Positioning System (GPS). <\/span><\/p>\n  <p><span>The GPS system in your drone provides critically useful coordinate data to many other internal navigation systems, including the Return to Home (RTH), position-hold and autonomous flight, so it's important you set this one up early.<\/span><\/p>\n  <p><span>This step also requires an active internet connection (wired or wireless) so<\/span><strong><span>&nbsp;be sure that you are connected before you start.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n  <p><strong><span>Follow the sub-checklist below<\/span><\/strong><span>&nbsp;to check your GPS readings, and reset them if necessary.<\/span><\/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     Place drone on level horizontal surface\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     Connect control application to internet\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     Check GPS reading\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 secondary GPS reading\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     Reset drone GPS (if necessary)\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     Check GPS reading\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"calibrate-compass\">\n <h2>Calibrate compass<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p><span>Whilst the GPS is a veritable engine in your UAV navigation system, the compass is doubtless one of many wheels.<\/span><\/p>\n  <p><span>Calibrating your compass is often as easy as accessing an in-app command and waiting for the software to do its job.&nbsp;<\/span><strong><span>Make sure you consult your model-specific manual&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><span>and<\/span><strong><span>&nbsp;follow the sub-checklist below&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><span>for the calibration process.<\/span><\/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     Refer to manual for calibration instructions\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     Ensure battery has sufficient charge\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     Perform compass calibration\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\/DHCDJKChXTE?modestbranding=1&amp;showinfo=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\"> <\/iframe>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"description\">\n   An example of compass calibration performed on DJI's Phantom 3 model.\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"calibrate-inertial-measurement-unit-imu\">\n <h2>Calibrate Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p><span>The Inertial Measurement Unit<\/span><span>&nbsp;(IMU) is a system which&nbsp;uses a combination of accelerometers and gyroscopes, sometimes also magnetometers, to calculate angular velocity and linear acceleration.<\/span><\/p>\n  <p><strong><span>Refer to your model-specific manual<\/span><\/strong><span>&nbsp;for the exact steps required for IMU calibration - but it will&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/forum.dji.com\/thread-75438-1-1.html\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span>most likely be a simple configuration<\/span><\/a><span>&nbsp;within the<\/span><span>&nbsp;control application settings.<\/span><\/p>\n  <p><span>Complete the calibration by&nbsp;<strong>following the sub-checklist below.<\/strong><\/span><\/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     Place drone on level horizontal surface\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     Refer to manual for calibration instructions\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     Ensure battery has sufficient charge\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     Perform IMU calibration\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     Check IMU readings\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"calibrate-return-to-home-rth\">\n <h2>Calibrate Return to Home (RTH)<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Your Return to Home (RTH) is a failsafe in place so that the drone unit&nbsp;<span>remembers the spot from where it took off from and will automatically return to this spot when prompted. <\/span><\/p>\n  <p><span>T<\/span><span>his usually happens when the unit loses connection to the remote controlling pilot, and so must navigate back on its own (via the use of GPS).<\/span><\/p>\n  <p><span><strong>Complete the sub-checklist below<\/strong> to configure the RTH failsafe.<\/span><\/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     Place drone on level horizontal surface\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     Refer to manual for calibration instructions\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     Check battery has sufficient charge\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     Set RTH coordinates\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     Set maximum flight altitude\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"check-storage-card-is-inserted\">\n <h2>Check storage card is inserted<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Drones utilizing camera functions will need a storage card to record footage onto. Other units may also incorporate data such as local GPS information.<\/p>\n  <p>Whatever the case, you should <strong>make sure the storage card on your new drone is properly inserted.<\/strong><\/p>\n  <p>If your unit did not come with a card pre-installed, remember to insert the card and <strong>test it is working<\/strong> before the first flight.<\/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     Check storage card is inserted properly\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     Insert storage card (if necessary)\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     Perform drone video capture\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     Transfer data from storage card to computer\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      5\n     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