A post-flight checklist is an integral part of good drone ownership and operation. Building a post-flight checklist ensures that you do not skip or forget any key steps to shutting down, maintaining, and storing your drone until your next flight.
Flight date:
Flight location:
Weather conditions:
| Check | Item | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Land drone | _________________________________________ | |
| Disarm transmitter | _________________________________________ | |
| Disconnect transmitter battery | _________________________________________ | |
| Disconnect drone battery | _________________________________________ | |
| Power off camera | _________________________________________ | |
| Power off any additional lights or powered equipment |
_________________________________________ | |
| Inspect drone for damage, including landing gear, wiring, batteries, propellers, and all connections |
_________________________________________ | |
| Wipe drone down | _________________________________________ | |
| 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 computer | _________________________________________ | |
| Clear media cards and storage | _________________________________________ | |
| Place all gear in storage containers |
_________________________________________ | |
| Land drone | _________________________________________ | |
| Disarm transmitter | _________________________________________ | |
| Disconnect transmitter battery | _________________________________________ | |
| Disconnect drone battery | _________________________________________ | |
| Power off camera | _________________________________________ | |
| Power off any additional lights or powered equipment |
_________________________________________ | |
| Inspect drone for damage, including landing gear, wiring, batteries, propellers, and all connections |
_________________________________________ |