Inspire 1 Pre-Flight Checklist and Safety Meeting Talking Points

Derfmen said:

I'm sorry I may not have been clear. I do the same thing, I download all vids and pics after every flight, I was just wondering why I keep reading people saying they "reformat" the card each time, after downloading. I was saying I only formatted the card once, when I bought it. My question was "do I need to reformat the card every time I use it and if so, why"

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Cheeky Monkey said:

Hi,

Pretty comprehensive, my only addition to this would be pre-flight point 12, Adjust minimum return height but take into consideration height/altitude changes in flight. Several of us has experienced a height difference from take off to landing even though returning to the same location, so as an example, I loose approx 1m per 1 minute of flight, so if I set my return height at 20m to clear trees, after 15min of flight my bird has gained 15m in height/altitude, therefore when it returns at 20m its only 5m above its original takeoff point. So you need to compensate for this possibly, basically set a height 40 or 50m above what you would usually to be safe

see youtube clip as evidence:

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Aviator said:

I recognise that place, The Cove at Portland!
I am from Weymouth, are you a local pilot too?

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thecampilot said:

Hi,

A very comprehensive checklist indeed with some interesting additions suggested. I'm very new to drone flying & welcome any assistance and advice.

Item 1 in Safety Meeting Talking Points advises bystanders to keep 10m away but CAA Article 167 advises 30m other than the person in control & assistant. Can you advise please?

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thecampilot said:

Yes,

I take your point. The CAA regs wouldn't apply outside the UK.

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