In the present day’s query is from Adam, who wish to know what pre-flight checks are required for his drone that’s been on the shelf for some time.
Our present in the present day is totally different from normal exhibits the place we reply questions from pilots who probably use their drone fairly actively. Nevertheless in the present day, we deal with the drones that haven’t been flown shortly and the essential issues that pilot want to remember when utilizing them.
We begin off with a dialogue about probably the most essential a part of the drone that may have been impacted from lengthy disuse and that’s the batteries. We elaborate on battery checks that pilots should undertake to test worthiness. We then start discussions on 2 elements of a drone – the {hardware} and the software program facet of operations and pre-flight checks.
We focus on firmware checks, how a few of the older drones have distinctive variations when it comes to their firmware and the way the current developments within the drone world can influence such firmware updates. We delve into essential parts of the drone reminiscent of motors, props, and mechanical motions of the drone.
From a software program perspective, we focus on about software program updates to apps, controller choices and different third get together purposes which have had their justifiable share of developments.
Lastly we summarize all of the pre-flight checks {that a} drone pilot would want to conduct for drones that haven’t been flown shortly and current workflows for pilots to comply with.
Whether or not you may have a drone that has not been in use for some time or in case you are planning to ‘retailer’ your drone or if you happen to intend to grasp how developments within the drone world can influence your drone and operations, that is one episode you don’t need to miss.
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Timestamps
[03:15]In the present day’s query from Adam on pre-flight checks for drones that haven’t been flown for some time
[04:57] Checking batteries of drones that haven’t been used shortly
[06:10]Different checks that’s very related to your drone
[06:33] What workflows to comply with for firmware updates
[08:12] Updating purposes and performing compass calibrations
[10:46] Spinning motors and checking motor motion and cleansing the drone
[12:50] Summarising all pre-flight checklists earlier than flight
