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:: '''1.1.2. Things to check before leaving for field''' | :: '''1.1.2. Things to check before leaving for field''' | ||
::: ❏ An updated version of Mission Planner Software is installed on the field laptop. | ::: ❏ An updated version of Mission Planner Software is installed on the field laptop. | ||
| − | ::: ❏ Has the field map been cached in the Mission Planner program? Details on map caching procedure are discussed below in section x.x. | + | ::: ❏ Has the field map been cached in the Mission Planner program? Details on map caching procedure are discussed below in section x.x. (Note: This step is required only once per phenotyping field.) |
| − | (Note: This step is required only once per phenotyping field.) | + | |
::: ❏ Does RC Transmitter have enough voltage? FrSky transmitter should have ≥ 9.4V charge. | ::: ❏ Does RC Transmitter have enough voltage? FrSky transmitter should have ≥ 9.4V charge. | ||
::: ❏ Are UAV batteries charged? 3-cell batteries should charge up to 12.6V. | ::: ❏ Are UAV batteries charged? 3-cell batteries should charge up to 12.6V. | ||
::: ❏ Is the laptop charged? Do you need/have a laptop charger? | ::: ❏ Is the laptop charged? Do you need/have a laptop charger? | ||
| − | ::: ❏ Ensure that you are familiar with the laws and regulations related to flying UAVs in your country/area. General laws in the United States | + | ::: ❏ Ensure that you are familiar with the laws and regulations related to flying UAVs in your country/area. General laws in the United States require 400 Feet maximum height and within line-of-sight flying. |
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::: ❏ Make sure you have watched all the UAV manufacturer recommended tutorials before your first flight. | ::: ❏ Make sure you have watched all the UAV manufacturer recommended tutorials before your first flight. | ||
::: ❏ When first flying your IRIS+, make sure to fly it away from populated areas and only in an open area. | ::: ❏ When first flying your IRIS+, make sure to fly it away from populated areas and only in an open area. | ||
| − | ::: ❏ Before the first flight, make sure to perform a compass calibration otherwise this could lead to a bad behavior in GPS enabled modes. You can | + | ::: ❏ Before the first flight, make sure to perform a compass calibration otherwise this could lead to a bad behavior in GPS enabled modes. You can perform the compass calibration through APM or Mission Planner programs following this youtube video[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oD9Z9IR2TNU]. |
| − | perform the compass calibration through APM or Mission Planner programs following this youtube video[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oD9Z9IR2TNU]. | + | |
Revision as of 15:46, 27 April 2016
1. Flight Checklists
- 1.1 Preflight Checklist – Before Leaving for Field
- 1.1.1 UAS accessory list
- ❏ Transmitter
- ❏ Radio with USB cable
- ❏ UAV batteries and battery chargers
- ❏ Extra set of propellers/wings
- ❏ Toolkit (wrench set, propeller hex-key, camera mount screws and screwdriver etc.)
- ❏ Gimbal to balance the camera
- ❏ Camera(s) with fully charged batteries
- ❏ SD cards with CHDK installed
- ❏ Multimeter (optional)
- ❏ Color calibration panel (optional)
- ❏ Ground Control Points installed (optional)
- 1.1.2. Things to check before leaving for field
- ❏ An updated version of Mission Planner Software is installed on the field laptop.
- ❏ Has the field map been cached in the Mission Planner program? Details on map caching procedure are discussed below in section x.x. (Note: This step is required only once per phenotyping field.)
- ❏ Does RC Transmitter have enough voltage? FrSky transmitter should have ≥ 9.4V charge.
- ❏ Are UAV batteries charged? 3-cell batteries should charge up to 12.6V.
- ❏ Is the laptop charged? Do you need/have a laptop charger?
- ❏ Ensure that you are familiar with the laws and regulations related to flying UAVs in your country/area. General laws in the United States require 400 Feet maximum height and within line-of-sight flying.
- ❏ Make sure you have watched all the UAV manufacturer recommended tutorials before your first flight.
- ❏ When first flying your IRIS+, make sure to fly it away from populated areas and only in an open area.
- ❏ Before the first flight, make sure to perform a compass calibration otherwise this could lead to a bad behavior in GPS enabled modes. You can perform the compass calibration through APM or Mission Planner programs following this youtube video[1].
- 1.1.1 UAS accessory list
