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This is a Drone Pre-Flight Checklist template designed to document the inspection and readiness verification of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) prior to operational deployment.

The checklist is organized into three primary sections: Location, Pre-Flight Checklist, and Certification. The Location section captures the operational address (street address, city, state, and zip code) and documents whether the operation occurs within five miles of a major airport, with a conditional requirement for control tower permission if applicable. The Pre-Flight Checklist section contains 16 required inspection items with Go/No-Go response options, including firmware verification (drone and transmitter), physical condition assessment (visible defects, battery charge status, propeller tightness, camera mount security), equipment configuration (SD card installation, antenna positioning, compass calibration, minimum return height adjustment), operational parameters (frequency selection, FAA-approved zone verification, ceiling height establishment), and launch site conditions (flat surface availability, safety assessment, clearance of personnel and obstacles). The Certification section requires the drone operator to confirm final clearance for takeoff and provide operator name (printed), signature, date, and time documentation. The form is available in digital format through Fulcrum's mobile application platform and does not address specific federal contract requirements, pricing, or award terms.

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Drone Pre-Flight Checklist The drone pre-flight checklist allows you to conduct a full pre-flight check, including requirements for being within five miles of a US airport. Find the digital version of this form and more at https://www.fulcrumapp.com/apps/drone-pre-flight-checklist.

Location Address (required) Street Address

City, State, Zip

Pre-Flight Checklist

Drone firmware up to date? (required)

Transmitter firmware up to date? (required)

Within 5 miles of a major airport? (Required under some circumstances.)

Free of visible defects? (required)

If yes: Control tower permission?

Batteries fully charged? (required)

Propellers properly tightened? (required)

Camera mounted properly? (required)

☐ Go

☐ Go

☐ Yes

☐ Go

☐ Yes

☐ Go

☐ Go

☐ Go

☐ No-Go

☐ No-Go

☐ No

☐ No-Go

☐ No

☐ No-Go

☐ No-Go

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SD card in camera? (required)

Antennae up? (required)

Compass calibrated? (required)

Minimum return height adjusted? (required)

☐ Go

☐ Go

☐ Go

☐ Go

☐ No-Go

☐ No-Go

☐ No-Go

☐ No-Go

Clear frequency chosen? (required)

FAA approved drone zone? (required)

Ceiling height established? (required)

Flat surface at launch site? (required)

Safe launch and return site? (required)

Launch site clear of people and objects? (required)

☐ Go

☐ Go

☐ Go

☐ Go

☐ Go

☐ Go

☐ No-Go

☐ No-Go

☐ No-Go

☐ No-Go

☐ No-Go

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Operator Name

Please print

Certification

Signature

Date / /

Time : AM / PM

Cleared for takeoff?

☐ Yes ☐ No https://www.fulcrumapp.com/checklists?utm_source=direct&utm_medium=direct&utm_campaign=1134&utm_content=drone-pre-flight-checklist

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