Department of Computer Science Tuskegee University Drone Safety Department of Computer Science Tuskegee University

Drone safety Things you need to know before flying Training and Education Key flight safety rules Where and when to fly Preflight checklist Aircraft Inspection Flight maintenance logs Resources Laws and regulations

Safety at the Aircraft Link •Things that can go wrong at the aircraft link Poor maintenance Unknown condition of components Incorrect software or configurations •Mitigation Strategies Preflight Checklists Detailed records and maintenance logs

Safety at the Environment Link •Things that can go wrong at the environment link Unsuitable weather conditions Other air traffic Hazards to people and property •Mitigation Strategies Weather/Airspace Assessments as part of the preflight procedures Ensuring suitable flying locations

Safety at the Human Link •Human error contributes to the majority of UAS accidents! •All participants should know what's going on Teach UAS Safety and Operations as part of the curriculum Brief everyone on all details •Pilots should have sufficient training

Training and Education A big part of staying safe while exploring multirotors is learning as much as possible about their technology and potential risks. There’s no substitute for building your own level of content knowledge, experience, and practice time.

Key Flight Safety Rules Safe and responsible flight should always be your No. 1 concern when preparing to take to the air. Always fly below 400 feet. Fly your aircraft within line of sight (LOS) Always inspect your equipment to make sure every component is in proper working order prior to every flight. Do it for fun! Don’t fly for commercial purposes without authorization from the FAA.

Key Flight Safety Rules Never fly recklessly Not only is it dangerous, and disrespectful to the people and property in the area, but you may be issued a citation and a hefty fine. Never fly within five miles of any airport within three miles of large stadiums between an hour before and after event in national parks or military bases

Don’t fly Drone Here B4UFLY Smartphone App B4UFLY is an easy-to-use smartphone app that helps unmanned aircraft operators determine whether there are any restrictions or requirements in effect at the location where they want to fly. B4UFLY is available for free download in the App Store for iOS and Google Play store for Android.

Preflight Checklist Date and time. Location and safe takeoff/landing area established. All wiring and hardware connections are secure. Propellers and batteries used. Potential dangers and plan for handling each. Elevation/speed reached. Weather, sun direction, wind direction, and speed. Maximum safe wind speeds depend on the weight and design of your aircraft.

Aircraft inspection Making assumptions can lead to making a big mistake. Never assume that everything on your multirotor is working great simply because you saw it fly flawlessly yesterday. Always do a systems check before each flight. Test the motors and settings with and without the propellers Review your battery procedures, including their age, how they are handled and stored,

Laws and Regulations We strongly advise anyone to check for local and national laws regarding the technology. In the United States, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or Academy of Model Aeronautics(AMA) websites are the best places to start. You’ll need to register yourself with the FAA and display your associated registration number on everything you’d like to fly that weighs 55 pounds or more.

United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) Know Before You Fly

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