Mavic & Me Flight Planning
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people/animals, at which point the RP will give the command
‘Taking Off
’ so as to alert all Flight Crew
members and 3
rd
parties. The RP is to ensure he has a clear path for the SUAS during this transition
phase. Once the SUAS is in a safe hover position the RP will perform a brief flight check to ensure
the aircraft is responsive to all relevant commands. At this stage if there is any doubt as to the
integrity of the control of the SUAS then it is to be landed immediately. If the SUAS begins to drift,
then a re-calibration of the compass and or IMU (if appropriate) should be conducted. If satisfied that
the controls are working in the correct manner the RP will inform the Flight Crew, he is content to
continue the task by calling ‘
continuing
’.
In-Flight
The RP and Flight Crew are to remain alert for any other aircraft operations or
unforeseen/unexpected hazards that could present a risk of Aerial Collision. All Flight Crew are to be
aware of the initiation process for any fail-safe and the loss of control procedure in case of RP
incapacitation and/or loss of control.
Landing
Prior to commencement of the landing procedure, the Flight Crew are to ensure that any 3
rd
parties
are moved to a minimum safe distance clear of the RP and the cordon area, ideally behind the RP.
When conducting the landing procedure, the RP is to give the command
‘landing’
. In the event of the
RP losing control, the Flight Crew will initiate the fail-safe procedure as briefed by the RP.
Shutdown
The SUAS is still to be considered ‘live’ and remains a possible danger until the battery is
disconnected and the transmitter is switched off. The RP will power down the aircraft, making a note
of the time and ensure it is safe prior to its removal from the landing area. The RP is to conduct a
thorough check of the aircraft’s airworthiness at this point. All equipment is to be collected
immediately after shutdown and stored appropriately in order to prevent loss due to distraction. The
battery is to be removed, allowed to cool to ambient temperature and placed in to a ‘LiPo Safe’ bag, if
possible, immediately after its inspection, if it is not to be charged on site for further use. All relevant
flight information is to be recorded in the flight and battery log. If operating within an FRZ or restricted
airspace, then the Flight Crew are to ensure that the relevant authorities are contacted and informed
that the SUAS is on the ground. The land user should also be contacted upon cessation of the flying.
