Module 05
Mission planning
From the objective to the pre-flight checklist: survey the site, check airspace and permissions, assess risk and prepare the aircraft.
Objective, site and airspace
Define what the flight must deliver, survey the site and confirm airspace and permissions. (11 min)
Defining the objective
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Site survey
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Airspace check and permissions
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Risk, crew and records
Assess the risks, assign crew roles and keep a flight log. (10 min)
Risk assessment
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Crew roles and visual observer
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Flight log
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Aircraft readiness
Run the checklist, plan the battery reserve and set a safe return-to-home altitude. (9 min)
Pre-flight checklist
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Battery reserve planning
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Return-to-home altitude
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