Pre-Flight Checklist
Drone
Controller
Live Feed Monitor
Batteries
1) Check the drone for any signs of damage or loose cables/straps
2) Make sure all components are fully charged.
3) Check that the propeller direction of rotation is correct.
4) Check that the propellers are tight and won't slip.
5) Make sure motor leads are fastened securely into the ESCs.
6) Make sure batteries are strapped in and tight.
7) Make sure all switches on the controller are forward. Flight Mode Switch should
both be in position 0 (see page 5).
8) Turn on controller.
9) Scroll right on the main screen with the DX8 until you see all the telemetry
information and check that voltage is normal, it should be 12.6v.
10) Make sure the drone and its propellers are free of any and all obstructions
before arming.
11) Start the motors and check individual rotation is correct. To arm them, take
both sticks and move them down and towards the center. Refer to the motor
rotation diagram on pages 15-16.
IMPORTANT:
Never take off with less than 7 satellites.
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