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Drone Flight Operations Checklist - Farm Management

Maximize farm efficiency & safety! Our Drone Flight Operations Checklist ensures regulatory compliance, detailed pre-flight checks, and thorough post-flight documentation for informed decision-making. Perfect for precision agriculture and beyond.

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Pre-Flight Checks

1 of 10

Ensuring drone and equipment are ready for operation.

Drone Battery Level (%)

Propeller Condition (1-5 Scale, 1=Excellent, 5=Damaged)

GPS Status

Compass Calibration Required?

Time of Pre-Flight Check

Any unusual noises during motor start?

Camera Lens Condition

Weather Assessment

2 of 10

Evaluating weather conditions for safe and effective flight.

Wind Speed (mph)

Temperature (°F)

Visibility (miles)

Cloud Cover

Precipitation

Date of Assessment

Time of Assessment

Additional Weather Notes

Flight Planning & Area Survey

3 of 10

Defining flight path and identifying potential hazards.

Flight Area Coordinates (GPS)

Flight Altitude (Feet/Meters)

Overlap Percentage (Front/Side)

Flight Purpose

Potential Hazards Identified (e.g., power lines, buildings)

Planned Flight Date

Planned Flight Start Time

Ground Personnel Present

Regulatory Compliance & Permissions

4 of 10

Verifying adherence to airspace regulations and obtaining necessary approvals.

FAA Part 107 Certificate Status

Certificate Expiration Date

Airspace Authorization (LAANC)

Flight Altitude (ft)

Airspace Restrictions & Notices

Local Regulations Compliance

FAA Authorization Documents (if applicable)

Drone & Payload Inspection

5 of 10

Thoroughly inspecting drone components and attached equipment.

Battery Voltage (V)

Propeller Condition (1-10)

Camera Lens Condition

GPS Signal Strength

Checklist for Obstructions

Photo of Drone Condition

Notes on Drone Condition

Battery & Power Management

6 of 10

Checking battery levels and ensuring adequate power for the flight.

Battery 1 Voltage (V)

Battery 2 Voltage (V)

Battery 1 Capacity (%)

Battery 2 Capacity (%)

Battery 1 Condition

Battery 2 Condition

Last Battery Charge Date

Estimated Flight Time Remaining (mins)

Geofence & Safety Settings

7 of 10

Confirming geofence parameters and safety feature configurations.

Maximum Flight Altitude (Feet)

Return-to-Home Altitude (Feet)

Active Safety Features

Geofence Radius (Feet)

Custom Geofence Coordinates (Latitude/Longitude)

Flight Execution

8 of 10

Performing the flight operation as planned and monitoring performance.

Flight Start Time

Altitude (feet/meters)

Flight Speed (mph/kmh)

Flight Mode

Real-time observations during flight (e.g., unusual behavior)

Battery Percentage Remaining (Estimated)

Current Drone Location (GPS Coordinates)

Post-Flight Procedures

9 of 10

Completing tasks after the flight, including data download and equipment storage.

Flight End Time

Total Flight Time (minutes)

Flight Log File (Optional)

Overall Flight Performance

Notes/Observations (e.g., unusual behavior, issues)

Date of Next Maintenance/Inspection

Data Management & Analysis

10 of 10

Organizing and reviewing collected data for farm management decisions.

Data Analysis Completion Date

Estimated Crop Yield (based on drone data)

Summary of Key Insights from Data Analysis

Data Analysis Priority (for follow-up actions)

Exported Data Files (e.g., NDVI maps, point clouds)

Confidence Level of Data Analysis (0-100)

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