1.1 Check your local drone regulations and see if there are any specific regulations you must follow.

1.2 Verified NOTAMS

1.3 Outside the required proximity within the nearest airport (check local regulations on this)

1.4 Safe distance from crowds, animals, property

1.5 Free of overhead obstructions (for example, buildings, power lines, trees, cell sites, houses, etc.)

1.6 Identified clear take-off and landing place

1.7 Identified secondary landing zone

1.8 Point of origin identified

1.9 Safety signs posted

2.1 Superintendent Obtained the required airspace clearance (if applicable)

2.2 Operational exemption obtained (if applicable)

2.3 Pilot license (not applicable if the drone flight is for government use) available

3.1 REMOVED gimbal lock and lens cap

3.2 Router and transmitter turned on

3.3 Inspect the frame for cracks, loose parts

3.4 Motors capable of free rotation

3.5 Propellers and hubs free of cracks or damage.

3.6 Check for loose wires and tuck them away

3.7 Fully charged batteries

3.8 Batteries inserted correctly

3.9 Fully charged controller

4.1 Updated transmitter firmware

4.2 Drone Firmware Update

4.3 SD card in the camera with enough memory space

4.4 Updated app

5.1 Signal and satellite strength checked

5.2 Calibrate compass

5.3 Inform viewers (if any)