It is very important that you have a post-flight checklist for your drone. These are the traits of good drone ownership and also operation. To build the best post-flight checklist you must make sure that you do not skip or forget any key steps. Here are tips that will help you to cover every area.
- Flight date: Mark the flight’s date, distance, and also area.
- Flight location: Ensure the location is favorable and is not a restricted area.
- Weather conditions: Keep tabs of all the weather conditions and make sure they are favorable.
- Land drone: Give your drone a proper landing. This needs practice.
- Disarm transmitter: This allows the drone to acquire a resting mode.
- Disconnect transmitter battery: This will help to lengthen the lifespan of the battery.
- Disconnect drone battery: Allows the battery to be stored properly and to avoid damage.
- Power off camera: It helps to keep the camera safe and secured.
- Power off any additional lights or powered equipment
- Inspect drone for damage, including landing gear, wiring, batteries, propellers, and all connections
- Wipe drone down: Keep it clean so that it performs efficiently the next time you use it.
- Use can of compressed air to blow dust out of components and motor
- Discharge batteries to prep for transport and storage
- Dump video footage to a computer
- Clear media cards and storage
- Place all gear in storage containers
- Inspect drone for damage, including landing gear, wiring, batteries, propellers, and all connections
These tips will come in handy when shutting down, maintaining, or even storing your drone until you choose to use it for your next flight. You should keep a close eye on it so that you get the best drone experience too.