18.17.1. Pre-Flight Checklist

Try these first

1. 1.

   What should you check for on the propellers?

   Hint

   Think about how propellers affect flight.

2. 2.

   Why is it important to check the battery before flight?

   Hint

   Consider what happens if the drone runs out of power.

3. 3.

   What is the first step in a pre-flight checklist?

   • Check firmware
   • Inspect propellers
   • Charge battery

   Hint

   Which component is crucial for flight stability?

4. 4.

   True or False: Cleaning the camera lens is essential for capturing clear imagery.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   What could a dirty lens lead to?

5. 5.

   After conducting a flight, a drone crashed due to a malfunction. Review the pre-flight checklist and identify which items could have been neglected and their potential impact.

   Hint

   Reflect on the purpose of each checklist item.

6. 6.

   Analyze a scenario in which the camera lens was not cleaned prior to flying. Discuss how this would affect the data collection process.

   Hint

   Consider what clear imagery entails in aerial surveys.