MISSION BRIEF
Pilot & Mission Information
👤 Who
Pilot name is required to log a mission.
✦ Remembered on this device
✦ Remembered on this device
📍 When & Where
Mission date is required.
🚁 Aircraft
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✦ Remembered on this device
🌤 Conditions & Airspace
Enter confirmation received from your LAANC provider after authorization is granted
⏱ FLIGHT RECORD — fields appear in checklist during flight
Mission Insurance?
🛡 Insurance Coverage Details
TAG KEY:
CRITICAL FAA regulatory or safety-critical item
SAFETY Important safety practice
STANDARD Standard operating procedure
Mission Readiness
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STANDBY
Mission Setup
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Mission Setup
Complete the mission form and verify all authorization before touching any equipment. These items ensure you are legally cleared and situationally aware before the flight begins.
- Pilot info, date, location, and flight type must be filled in the form above
- Use the 🌤 Fetch button to auto-fill weather and airspace data
- Verify your LAANC authorization and enter your confirmation number if applicable
- Mission Insurance should be toggled on if flying commercially or over people/property
Mission form completed (pilot, date, location, flight type)CRITICAL
Weather and wind conditions fetched and reviewedCRITICAL
Airspace class auto-filled and verifiedCRITICAL
LAANC authorization obtained and confirmation entered (if required)SAFETY
Mission description completedSTANDARD
Mission insurance confirmed (if applicable)STANDARD
Crew & Equipment
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Crew & Equipment Check
Suit up and verify all hardware before approaching the launch area. A complete equipment check prevents the most common causes of accidents and equipment loss.
- High-visibility vest must be worn at all outdoor flight sites
- Hard hat required near structures, rooftops, or overhead hazards
- Drone and controller batteries should be at 80% or higher for safe flight
- Confirm controller is paired and responding before approaching the launch zone
- Inspect props, arms, and gimbal guard visually — look for cracks or loose fittings
Safety vest onSAFETY
Hard hat on (if required for site)SAFETY
Closed-toe shoes wornSAFETY
Weather protection ready (hat, sunscreen, rain gear)COMFORT
Water / hydration availableCOMFORT
Drone battery charged (≥80%)CRITICAL
Controller battery charged (≥80%)CRITICAL
Controller powered on and linked to droneCRITICAL
Props, arms, and gimbal inspected — no damageCRITICAL
Gimbal guard removed before flightCRITICAL
Prop guards installed or removed per mission planSTANDARD
GPS signal acquired and satellites lockedCRITICAL
Remote ID broadcasting confirmed activeCRITICAL
DJI Fly app version and firmware checked — no pending updatesSTANDARD
Home point confirmed on controller displaySAFETY
Pre-Flight Acknowledgments
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Pre-Flight Acknowledgments
These are pilot and crew commitments — not one-time checks, but ongoing responsibilities for the entire flight. Review and acknowledge each before the RPIC gate is unlocked.
- VLOS (Visual Line of Sight) must be maintained with your naked eye at all times — no FPV goggles alone
- Land immediately if battery drops below 20% — at 15% the drone may auto-land
- Never cross into restricted airspace even briefly — violations are logged by ATC
- The VO watches the sky, not the screen — divide responsibilities clearly before launch
- Flight area should be inspected on foot before setting up equipment
I acknowledge that as RPIC I am responsible for the safety of this flight and will adhere to all items below
REQUIRED
Flight area inspected on foot for hazards, people, and obstaclesSAFETY
Weather conditions confirmed acceptable — wind within limitsCRITICAL
Will maintain visual line of sight (VLOS) at all timesCRITICAL
Will monitor battery level continuously and land above 20%CRITICAL
Will stay within authorized airspace boundariesCRITICAL
VO assigned and briefed — will actively scan for manned aircraftSAFETY
Instructor is present and available throughout the flightSAFETY
Emergency abort procedure reviewed with crew — know who calls it and howSAFETY
If something goes wrong, land immediately and notify your instructorSAFETY
⚠ ACKNOWLEDGE RPIC RESPONSIBILITY ABOVE TO UNLOCK
⛔ NO-GO — PRE-LAUNCH CHECKLIST INCOMPLETE
Complete all CRITICAL items above before launching.
Ready to Launch
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Ready to Launch
Final checks immediately before arming the drone. The launch zone must be established and clear before motors are ever armed. Click ▶ Start to stamp your flight start time and open the pre-flight briefing for printing.
- Designate a flat, debris-free pad at least 6 feet in diameter
- All bystanders must be at least 25 feet away before arming motors
- RTH altitude should be set above the tallest obstacle in the area
- Verbally announce launch — "Drone launching!" — to alert your crew and bystanders
- Click ▶ Start in the Flight Record section before liftoff to timestamp your flight
Launch zone clear, level, and free of debrisCRITICAL
All bystanders and crew at safe distance (≥25 ft)SAFETY
Return-to-home (RTH) altitude set above tallest obstacleSTANDARD
Pilot announces "Drone Launching!" to crew and bystandersSAFETY
Flight Start timer clicked (▶ Start) — pre-flight briefing printedCRITICAL
Click ▶ Start to stamp your departure time and open your pre-flight briefing — return after landing to complete Post-Flight
Post-Flight
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Post-Flight Wrap-Up & Flight Record
Complete this section after landing. Secure all equipment, inspect for damage, then finish your flight record before logging the mission.
- Power down drone before controller — prevents unintended motor activation
- Inspect props and body for cracks, bends, or stress marks after every flight
- Click ■ Stop to stamp your end time and auto-calculate flight duration
- Enter max altitude and document any incidents before logging
- Use ✦ Log This Mission to save, then reprint the briefing for a complete record
Drone landed safely and motors disarmedCRITICAL
Drone powered down and secured in caseSTANDARD
Controller powered down and storedSTANDARD
Props, arms, and body inspected for damageCRITICAL
Batteries checked for defects (swelling, cracks, heat)SAFETY
Memory cards / media secured and labeledSTANDARD
Flight area cleaned up — no litter or equipment left behindSTANDARD
📋 Flight Record
Click ■ Stop to stamp end time and calculate duration
Toggle on if any incident, near-miss, or anomaly occurred during this flight
⚠ FAA REPORTABLE IF: Serious injury, loss of consciousness, or property damage ≥$500 — report within 10 days via FAA DroneZone
Flight End timer clicked (■ Stop) — end time and duration recordedCRITICAL
Max altitude reached entered in Flight RecordSTANDARD
Any incidents or anomalies documented in Flight RecordSAFETY
Mission logged using ✦ Log This Mission buttonCRITICAL
Post-flight briefing reprinted with complete flight recordSTANDARD