# Powering On & Off

## Powering On & Off the Aircraft

#### Powering ON the IF800 Tomcat

* [ ] 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.

#### Powering OFF the IF800 Tomcat

* [ ] 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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