Clear the launch area, and ensure all personnel are moved to a safe distance of roughly 15 to 20 feet from the aircraft prior to powering on the aircraft.
PIC or RP power on the aircraft and move to a safe distance.
Startup sequence of tones from the ESCs are heard.
Boot tone from the Autopilot are heard.
Hand controller is connected to the aircraft and parameters are downloaded.
Mission is programmed, ensuring it has been loaded to the aircraft.
Gimbal, video feed, and/or payload are operating as required/expected.
Failsafe parameters are appropriate for the mission.
Tilt and turn aircraft by hand enough to determine that heading, attitude, and altitude are reflected accurately on the hand controller.
Aircraft battery life is reflected on the hand controller and is sufficient to support the mission, or at minimum 50%.
GPS Health is good, HDOP is <1.0.
Altitude and Compass readings are correct.
Ensure the flight mode is set to Loiter.
Power down any payloads attached to the aircraft.
Press the power button for 1 second on the IF800.
Unlatch Battery Lock and remove IB388 batteries.
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