18.17. Equipment Maintenance and Calibration

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a pre-flight checklist?

   Hint

   Think about what must be inspected to ensure a safe flight.

2. 2.

   Why is battery maintenance important?

   Hint

   Consider what happens if the battery dies mid-flight.

3. 3.

   What is the first step in preparing a UAV for flight?

   • Recharging the battery
   • Performing a pre-flight checklist
   • Launching the UAV

   Hint

   Consider what checks you would make to ensure safety.

4. 4.

   True or False: Radiometric calibration is only necessary for RGB cameras.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about what kinds of sensors need calibration.

5. 5.

   Imagine a UAV experienced data inaccuracies during a flight. Describe a systematic approach to identify and resolve these inaccuracies.

   Hint

   Think about all the procedures that could affect data quality.

6. 6.

   Design a maintenance schedule for a UAV based on the discussion in class. Include specific tasks and their frequency.

   Hint

   Prioritize tasks based on frequency and necessity.