Im a noob and Im trying to put together a pre flight checklist as well as a maintenance checklist. However, I could use some advice on the frequency of maintenance and Im sure there are things Im missing. Are there checklists already out there or does anyone want to add to this one?
This is what I have:
PHANTOM PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST
1) VISUAL INSPECTION:
Check battery pack
Go pro mount
Battery door
External wires.
2) GOPRO:
Turn on.
Place in video mode.
Check battery life.
3) Controller: Power on Futaba T8J.
Confirm
3) GREEN LIGHT GO ONLY:
Turn on phantom and wait 1-3 min until you get a slow flashing GREEN LIGHT ONLY.
If you don't get a flashing green light, it has not found its home point and won't come home if it goes in safe mode. Bye bye phantom.
If no green light, DO NOT FLY IN GPS MODE. Fly in Att mode only or Bye bye Phantom!!!
2) SPIN PROPS:
Are props spinning evenly?
Do motors sound good?
GENERAL MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST
1) Oil bearings - once every 8 flights.
2) Balance props - How often?
3) Check motors to see if they are balanced. - How often?
4) Link to NAZA Assistant to see if it is properly calibrated - As needed.
Thanks,
Mike
This is what I have:
PHANTOM PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST
1) VISUAL INSPECTION:
Check battery pack
Go pro mount
Battery door
External wires.
2) GOPRO:
Turn on.
Place in video mode.
Check battery life.
3) Controller: Power on Futaba T8J.
Confirm
3) GREEN LIGHT GO ONLY:
Turn on phantom and wait 1-3 min until you get a slow flashing GREEN LIGHT ONLY.
If you don't get a flashing green light, it has not found its home point and won't come home if it goes in safe mode. Bye bye phantom.
If no green light, DO NOT FLY IN GPS MODE. Fly in Att mode only or Bye bye Phantom!!!
2) SPIN PROPS:
Are props spinning evenly?
Do motors sound good?
GENERAL MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST
1) Oil bearings - once every 8 flights.
2) Balance props - How often?
3) Check motors to see if they are balanced. - How often?
4) Link to NAZA Assistant to see if it is properly calibrated - As needed.
Thanks,
Mike