ADU 01253: What are the pre-flight checks required for a drone thats not been flown for a very long time?

At this time’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 at the moment is totally different from normal reveals the place we reply questions from pilots who probably use their drone fairly actively. Nevertheless at the moment, we concentrate on the drones that haven’t been flown shortly and the crucial issues that pilot want to bear in mind when utilizing them.

We begin off with a dialogue about probably the most crucial a part of the drone which may have been impacted from lengthy disuse and that’s the batteries. We elaborate on battery checks that pilots should undertake to verify worthiness. We then start discussions on 2 elements of a drone – the {hardware} and the software program aspect of operations and pre-flight checks.

We focus on firmware checks, how among 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 crucial elements of the drone comparable to 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 social gathering functions 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’ve a drone that has not been in use for some time or in case you are planning to ‘retailer’ your drone or in the event you intend to know how developments within the drone world can influence your drone and operations, that is one episode you don’t wish to miss.

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Timestamps

[03:15]At this time’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 functions 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