Mission Pre‑Flight Check List

Dillion Beach, CA • Cinematic Long‑Form

3‑hour 4K soothing footage • VLOS • VO • 3 landing zones

1. Weather & Airspace NOTAMs • TAFs • TFRs
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Weather Underground — local conditions, wind, gusts current Check Visibility ≥3mi, wind within aircraft limits
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NOTAMs / TFRs — active restrictions, airspace closures FAA TFR NOTAM Check Dillion Beach & surrounding area
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TAF (Aerodrome Forecast) — aviation weather outlook KSTS / KCCR TAF Part 107 minimums: 500' below clouds, 2000' horizontal
2. LAANC Authorization Airspace Authorization

For Dillion Beach, CA — verify if airspace is Class G (no LAANC needed) or controlled. If controlled, request via LAANC.

Recommended LAANC Apps n00b‑friendly

Use Aloft (formerly Kittyhawk) or AirMap — both are widely used, reliable, and offer real‑time authorizations.

Aloft (Kittyhawk) AirMap UASidekick B4UFLY (check only)

Print LAANC Authorization = Airspace Authorization keep with you

Your safety measures: VO present · VLOS maintained · Part 107 weather mins · 3 designated landing zones

3. Equipment & Pre‑Flight Drone • Controller • Cameras
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Drone & airframe — inspect for damage, props secure, no debris visual
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Controller & display — batteries ≥75%, memory card with space charged
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Additional cameras / gear — GoPro, filters, mounts ready cinematic
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Visual Observer (VO) — briefed on mission, safety, and communication Part 107
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3 designated landing zones — identified, clear, and accessible contingency
4. Fly & Record Mission Logs

After the mission, record everything. Use digital or paper logbooks for pilot and airframe.

Pilot Logbook Airframe Logbook Download Forms (PDF)

Logbook essentials: Pilot: mission #, date, flight time Airframe: total time, battery cycles remarks: issues, camera settings

Quick Reference one‑click tools
Weather Underground TFR NOTAM TAF Aloft (LAANC) AirMap

Pre‑flight complete? Fly safe, capture stunning footage, and log everything.