- Name EVERYTHING you need to take into consideration when planning a mission. + Extend on each
Weather
Wind
Rain
Thunder/lightning
These have to be taken into consideration when planning a mission, because if an RPA is flown in these conditions then a danger is placed on those involved in the mission, the RPA and the area in which the mission is being conducted.
Type of aerodrome
If people use the place recreationally (eg. if its a public park)
Distance from aerodrome
The mission itself, (VLOS, inspection training)
Other Aircraft in the area
Other aircraft
Other aircraft need to be considered when planning the mission, because they if other aircraft are in the area then there is a risk of a collision and to prevent this communication should be maintained with other parties, such as the control tower, manned aircraft and surrounding RPA
Any hazards that may cause a threat.
The are where the operation is occurring - flat and level surface for takeoff and landing zones etc.
Ask permission to fly in the mission area
Loss of VLOS
weather
Natural or unintentional interference
Alternate landing zones and dumping zones
Hazards need to be considered when planning the mission so that there is no risk of damage to anything when the mission is being conducted.
Duration of the mission - how many batteries you need to compete the mission
Consider people trying to walk around or in the flight area
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snacks and water
Classification of Airspace
Check NOTAMs
Fatigue Management
conduct Risk Assessment
JSA, Risk assessments
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Get permission from atc and the owners of the property e.g MTF
Flight plan of the mission
Feasibility
Check Wellness of the Crew