S.O.P and Checklist

A good Standard Operating Procedure (S.O.P) and a Checklist is ever evolving, it should never stay the same. The reason I say this is because you will always face new obstacles and new problems with whatever platform you are flying with or wherever you are flying. So whenever something pops up that wasn't on your checklist before you need to make sure that you add it in as soon as you can so you don't have to waist anytime with any other flights because you weren't prepared. Below is my personal checklist for any platform, however the highlighted parts are specifically for the Mavic 2 Pro.

S.O.P:

• Identify the mission at hand and set parameters.
• Check weather and environmental factors.
• Identify pilot and VO (check currency).
• Double checking all equipment.
• Identify takeoff and landing area along with emergency landing area.
• Identify emergency landing areas.

Checklist:

Before leaving for the field:

• Confirm location and purpose of the mission.
• Check batteries for charge.
• Check that all needed items are in the case.
• Check weather (wind, temp, precip, etc.).
• Load up the equipment.

Arriving at the field: (V.O)

• Looking over the mission area for any obstacles.
• Mark the high points for trees, power lines, ect.
• Lay out GCP’s and write down the location and the order you put them out in. (If you are using GCP's)
• Lay out the landing pad (if it is needed).

Arriving at the field: (PIC)

• Look around the mission area for any obstacles.
• Make sure the mission plan on measure and the DJI app is correct.
• Find best/preferred takeoff and landing area.
• Set up the props on the drone.
• Set up the transmitter and app on phone or tablet.
• Set up all camera settings.
• Double check props and transmitter.
• Install battery and make sure it is seated properly.
• Remove gimbal bubble.
• Place Mavic at the takeoff location.