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Ryano305
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Ok I have attached my flight checklist which I have collected information for throughout these forums and the DJI manuals.  Please look over it and let me know what you think.  Anything I can add or do differently?  Any suggestions?  I plan on printing this front and back on a full sheet of paper and laminating.  Thanks.

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Flight Checklist

2016-1-6
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tayhan91
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Tip: The post by the administrator or moderators shield
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Ryano305
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tayhan91 your post says Tip: The post by the administrator or moderators shield.  Not sure what that means
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Ryano305 Posted at 2016-1-6 18:12
tayhan91 your post says Tip: The post by the administrator or moderators shield.  Not sure what that ...

Moderator of forum has deleted his post. There might be an issue with it.
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Hi Ryano. Looks pretty good. A few things I have different. Mind you I'm kinda fussy about checklists. Take this as you will.
I use a site inspection list prior to flying that includes any areas of risk ,interference and how I want to shoot video/photos
Then in the " before leaving " list , I added the display cable and a spare. Also ckeck for empty SD card.
Also charge or top off charge of aircraft batteries and display battery(ipad)
I have other stuff I wont include here but I do check Notams .
The prelight I have a lightmeter I use to set camera exposure so it's on the list to
check and set ND filters prior to removing gimbal clamp.
I also added in bold red start video recording ( forgot once)
Yours looks good.
I Forgot to add check
--vents for debris
--check antidrops and absorbers
--body for cracks
--set Mode switch
--verify home position and aircraft orientation
--also set RTH and/or failsafe mode
postflight ( I keep paper logs)
--update logs(batteries,pilot and aircraft)
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Also there is another thread to check http://forum.dji.com/thread-15115-1-1.html
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This looks really good. I like the idea.
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The checking the camera for correct settings is a great idea. I shot all day the other day and got home to find all of the pictures and video were useless.
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jack1144 Posted at 2016-1-6 23:53
Also there is another thread to check http://forum.dji.com/thread-15115-1-1.html

Yes that is one of the threads I saw when I was making up my own.  Thanks for the additions everything helps and I want a very thorough list.
2016-1-7
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Tip: The post by the administrator or moderators shield
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Sorry Tayhan91 I think they have you blocked
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If anyone else has any information to add or take away let me know.  I think Im getting close to finishing this like I want it
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I like the idea of the color coded lights page.  Noticed a typo under Return and Landing....."Power off UAV before remote.
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rasit Posted at 2016-1-7 20:07
I like the idea of the color coded lights page.  Noticed a typo under Return and Landing....."Power  ...

Thank you sir on the typo I have corrected it
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I think the checklist can be a living document. It will likely change over time as you develop your flights.
eg. low temperature check, photo/video shotlist
If you go commercial there will be additions and other checklists
Happy Flying
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Yeah I don't plan on going commercial, but I do agree that this is a living document for sure.  Just trying to get as much feedback as possible for the first draft
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i think i finally have access now. I was originally commenting on your antennae position. I was told that they should be parallel when flying. not in a v. have i been misinformed?
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tayhan91 Posted at 2016-1-12 01:25
i think i finally have access now. I was originally commenting on your antennae position. I was told ...

Everywhere I have read shows a V shape with the antennae
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Ryano305 Posted at 2016-1-13 06:58
Everywhere I have read shows a V shape with the antennae

Parallel or V shaped doesn't matter. Just as long as they are never crossed.
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