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ELIOS 2
2 – Checklists
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
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2.2 Aircraft Inspection
The aircraft inspection checklist ensure the Elios 2 is suited to fly. It should be made before each flight and after having
transported the Elios 2. Remember the acronym PEACE.
P ROPELLERS .................................... TIGHT
Propellers are tight on the motors.
E
LECTRICAL MOTORS ............................... MOVE FREELY
Make the motors rotate to make sure no dust, sand, or particles are inside
A
IRCRAFT ................................................. CLEAR OF DAMAGE
Visually inspect the aircraft to make sure it is free from damage. Pay great attention to carbon parts and pro-
pellers.
C
AMERA LENS AND SENSORS .................. CLEAN
Clean the camera lens and the sensors using the lens cleaner. It will ensure a better quality for your footage and
an increased stability of the aircraft. Make also sure that the camera lens is free of stains.
E
LECTRICAL SUPPLY ................................. UNDAMAGED | SECURED | PLUGGED
A fully charged and in visual proper condition battery is tightly connected to the aircraft and secured with the
strap.
2.3 Take-off Checklist
Do the take-off checklist before each flight. Remember the acronym SAFE.
S
AFETY BRIEFING ........................ PERFORMED
All personnel surrounding the operation has been briefed about safety using the Basic Safety Rules whilst
in operation and are aware that they should avoid perturbing the pilot.
A
IRCRAFT .................................... CHECKED
The aircraft inspection ensure the Elios 2 is ready to fly.
F
LIGHT PLAN ............................... DONE
The flight plan ensures that the Elios 2 will fly in a safe environment and will gather data in a consistent
way.
E
NVIRONMENT ........................... CHECKED
Make sure you are flying in a safe environment complying with the limitation of the system as stated in the
Environmental Awareness.