DronePilot Basic Light (A1/A3)
Chapter 1 | Aviation regulation
Chapter 2 | Privacy
Chapter 3 | Safety
Chapter 4 | Insurance
Chapter 5 | General knowledge

5.1 | The basics of flying

5.2 | Distribution of the four main forces

5.3 | Control surfaces

5.4 | Aerodynamic effects

5.5 | Control

5.6 | Main components

5.7 | Limits

5.8 | Checking the unmanned aircraft

5.9 | Settings of the unmanned aircraft

5.10 | Maintenance

Chapter 6 | Human Performance
Chapter 7 | Airspace
Chapter 8 | Flight Safety
Chapter 9 | Operational Procedures
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Exam A1/A3

Chapter 5 | General knowledge

5.8 | INSPECTING THE UNMANNED AIRCRAFT AND SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

When flying an unmanned aircraft, there are a number of risks with respect to the aircraft itself that must be considered. These include the following:

  • Checking the operation of systems
  • Securing the load
  • Shielding of the rotors
  • Storing batteries correctly (see section 5.6.4)
  • Perform the pre-flight checks.
  • Ascend slowly to an altitude of approximately two meters.
  • Check the operation of the GNSS signals and other sensors.
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