FlySafeUAS

Our pilot services are supporting design/construction, events, mapping, city planning, and educational applications.

We are dedicated to helping the UAS community fly safely. Our safety products make people aware they must stay clear of an active drone/UAV operation.

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Comments and suggestions are welcome.

Michael Seely
Founder and CEO FlySafeUAS

Flight Operations Checklist

- DJI Inspire Two - single operator (PIC)
- Launch and Return to Home in same location
- Less than 2 hour flight time required
- Deliverable are photo or video files

Job Verification
• Verify source of job request.
• Review job requests for safety and success requirements.
  • Determine flight requirements: location, time, duration.
  • Confirm FAA flight authorization availability with AirMap or other service.
  • Review Section chart and/or Google maps for potential hazard or risk issues.
  • Confirm weather forecast for planned date.
  • Consider shoot time for best image, foot traffic, auto traffic, other variables plus or minus for results.
  • Confirm flight insurance available for this location and time.
  • Confirm drone equipment can produce the requested photos or video (resolution, format,…).
  • Confirm the required software is available for pre-, realtime-, and post processing.
  • Confirm Shot List and/or other requirements for deliverables.
• Compose and submit job quote for approval - include payment terms, data ownership and release terms.
• Get any Q&A completed, revise statement of work/quote as needed
• Proceed if all is confirmed (big job may require a partial payment to start).)
• Begin Job Log with flight plan notes, setting configuration, custom requirements.
Day Before
• Review Shot List, deliverables and flight plan.
• Charge all batteries - drone, controller, iPad, iPhone, extra equipment
• Verify storage space available on memory card(s)
• Preform pre-flight inspection per mfg recommendation
• Use Equipment Checklist to locate and pack all needed equipment
• Program Way-Point Flight Plan, as needed
Day Of Flight Prep
• Confirm software/firmware is up to date
• Verify Equipment Checklist - load up.
• Include hand carts, hi-vis vest, clothing, food/drink, supporting equipment as needed to support the work environment and safe operation
• Go to the site
Onsite Setup
• Confirm no on ground issues to prevent safe operation
• Identify any overhead obstructions
• Confirm weather, lighting, wind, etc., for optimal results
• Establish a safe operation space for take-off and landing
• Identify and address any person or business that may have questions/issues with operation.
• Acquire FAA authorization for flight plan, as needed, if not already done.
• Acquire flight insurance by app, if not already done.
Pre Flight
• Propellers locked
• iPad and hood installed
• Antennae's up
• Controller and UAS on
• compass calibrated, if necessary
• Set return height for this location
• Install selected camera - 15, 25, or 45mm (w/ ND filter,if needed)
Do The Job
• Monitor surroundings for safe operation.
• Setup safe takeoff and landing space.
• Verify satellite, controller and display function at takeoff
• Confirm battery life value (best above 95%)
• Follow job shot list. Take more photos and video than required
• Verify content before leaving site
• Pack it up when completed. Don’t leave anything behind.
Job Completion and Review
• Process photos/video as needed.
• Produce deliverables (usually post on private website for review and download)
• Deliver to the client
• Answer any follow-up questions
• Verify payment for job completion
• Complete Job Log with lessons learned.

Equipment CheckList

- DJI Inspire Two - single operator (PIC)
- Launch and Return to Home in same location
- Less than 2 hour flight time required
- Deliverable are photo or video files

In Hard Case
• Drone - DJI Inspire 2
  • Micro SD Memory Card
  • Gimbal and Lens - DJI 15mm
• Balanced Props + spares
• 6 - TB50 Li-Ion Polymer Batteries with ID for tracking
• Lens Storage Bag - A
  • Olympus 25mm Lens with hood for balance
  • Spare SanDisk Extreme SD micro card - 64GB
  • Lens cleaning cloths
• Lens Storage Bag - B
  • Olympus 45mm Lens with hood for balance
  • Lens cleaning cloths
• RC Control Unit
  • Cable for display
  • Neck strap
• Box with ND Filters
• Notebook and pen - Flight log notes
• Anemometer and case
In Grab Bag
• Display tablet for controller
• External power supply for phone and tablet
• Hi-Vis vest with Caution message
• Hat for screen shade
• Sunglasses
• Suitable outdoor wear as needed
• Water, power bar, etc extra as needed.
• Tools, flashlight, …
Optional depending on job
• Handcart to carry everything
• Folding table
• Folding chair

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If you have an urgent request, please call - 408-761-3000 (West Coast) or 646-580-1245 (East Coast)