Check things before flying

There are a few things you must check before flying a drone. Here is a checklist for flying a drone safely:

  • Check all the connections
  • Check transmitter and receiver bindings
  • Check the battery charge and voltage
  • Check whether all the propellers are attached tightly
  • Check all the motor mountings
  • Check all the screws
  • Check the balance of the drone to see if any side is heavier than the other
  • Always unplug the battery after flying; only attach the battery few a seconds before flying
  • Check any obstacles outside
  • Keep children away from the flying area
  • Keep a distance from the drone while you first throttle it
  • Turn on autopilot and return to the home/launch feature if they are available
  • Do not fly a drone with unbalanced ...

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