{"id":25,"date":"2018-06-02T14:09:50","date_gmt":"2018-06-02T18:09:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/phantom3pro\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=25"},"modified":"2018-06-13T12:48:09","modified_gmt":"2018-06-13T16:48:09","slug":"chapter-2-1-component-check","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/phantom3pro\/chapter\/chapter-2-1-component-check\/","title":{"raw":"Chapter 1.1 - Component Check","rendered":"Chapter 1.1 &#8211; Component Check"},"content":{"raw":"<h1>Overview<\/h1>\r\nThe UAS you will be flying may not have been used recently and thus it is imperative to assess its airworthiness and potential to safely and efficiently carry out the intended mission. The first step is to ensure that all mission-critical components are in the case and to visually assess their condition. If any component is deemed to be not airworthy, damaged, broken, unsafe or otherwise not functioning correctly, the System Maintainer, Chief Instructor Pilot, or Chief Payload Operator must be notified immediately prior to proceeding with the mission.\r\n<h2>Component Inspection<\/h2>\r\nFor the DJI Phantom 3 Professional, the following items must first be verified and examined;\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Phantom 3 Professional UAS with camera and gimbal -\u00a0<em>Check camera lens for any scratches. Remove safety bracket by gently sliding it off and ensure gimbal is secured to aircraft.<\/em><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nhttps:\/\/vimeo.com\/273546946\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_26\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"323\"]<img src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/phantom3pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/469\/2018\/06\/Phantom_3.jpg\" alt=\"A photo of a white DJI Phantom 3 Professional UAS sitting on a table\" width=\"323\" height=\"215\" class=\"wp-image-26 \" \/> DJI Phantom 3 Professional UAS[\/caption]\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>MicroSD Card -\u00a0<em>Access the slot as shown below to make sure the MicroSD card is installed.<\/em><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_101\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"320\"]<img src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/phantom3pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/469\/2018\/06\/Phantom_3_MicroSD_card-e1528168399752-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of a white DJI Phantom 3 Professional showing MicroSD card memory card slot\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\" class=\"wp-image-101 \" \/> Close up of MicroSD Card on DJI Phantom 3 Professional[\/caption]\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Controller -\u00a0<em>Press power button once to check battery level (charge if less than 100%), test flight controls and ensure that phone\/tablet holder is secured properly and that the tilt adjustment screw is not too loose (tighten with flat-head screw driver if necessary).<\/em><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_96\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"320\"]<img src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/phantom3pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/469\/2018\/06\/Phantom_3_Controller-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"White controller for the DJI Phantom 3 Professional drone\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\" class=\"wp-image-96 \" \/> Phantom 3 Professional Controller[\/caption]\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Batteries -\u00a0<em>Press power button on each battery to check battery level and charge if less than 100%. Check battery contacts for any debris or corrosion. Clean with a cloth or fine-grained sandpaper if necessary.<\/em><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_97\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"325\"]<img src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/phantom3pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/469\/2018\/06\/Phantom_3_Battery-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Picture of a battery for the DJI Phantom 3 Professional \" width=\"325\" height=\"244\" class=\"wp-image-97 \" \/> DJI Phantom 3 Battery[\/caption]\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Propellers -\u00a0<em>Inspect each propeller (including any spares) for cracks, chips or other damage. Damaged propellers should never be used.<\/em><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_98\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"300\"]<img src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/phantom3pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/469\/2018\/06\/Phantom_3_Propellers-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"A picture showing four white propellers for the DJI Phantom 3 Professional drone\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"wp-image-98 size-medium\" \/> DJI Phantom 3 Propellers[\/caption]\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Charger -\u00a0<em>Ensure that the UAS battery and controller charger and all associated cables are present and working.<\/em><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_30\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"225\"]<img src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/phantom3pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/469\/2018\/06\/Phantom_3_Charger.jpg\" alt=\"Picture of a black charger with cables for the controller and batteries of the DJI Phantom 3 Professional drone\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30\" \/> DJI Phantom 3 Professional Charger[\/caption]\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>iPad and charger with cable -\u00a0<em>Check battery level (charge if not 100%) and switch on (use passcode 4679) to test function.<\/em><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_99\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"300\"]<img src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/phantom3pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/469\/2018\/06\/iPad__Charger-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of an iPad with the charging cable attached\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"wp-image-99 size-medium\" \/> iPad with Charger &amp; Cable[\/caption]\r\n\r\nIf all of the above components are present and in what is deemed to be in good working order, the next step is to assemble the UAS and ensure all the components are working correctly together.","rendered":"<h1>Overview<\/h1>\n<p>The UAS you will be flying may not have been used recently and thus it is imperative to assess its airworthiness and potential to safely and efficiently carry out the intended mission. The first step is to ensure that all mission-critical components are in the case and to visually assess their condition. If any component is deemed to be not airworthy, damaged, broken, unsafe or otherwise not functioning correctly, the System Maintainer, Chief Instructor Pilot, or Chief Payload Operator must be notified immediately prior to proceeding with the mission.<\/p>\n<h2>Component Inspection<\/h2>\n<p>For the DJI Phantom 3 Professional, the following items must first be verified and examined;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Phantom 3 Professional UAS with camera and gimbal &#8211;\u00a0<em>Check camera lens for any scratches. Remove safety bracket by gently sliding it off and ensure gimbal is secured to aircraft.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>https:\/\/vimeo.com\/273546946<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_26\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26\" style=\"width: 323px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/phantom3pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/469\/2018\/06\/Phantom_3.jpg\" alt=\"A photo of a white DJI Phantom 3 Professional UAS sitting on a table\" width=\"323\" height=\"215\" class=\"wp-image-26\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/phantom3pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/469\/2018\/06\/Phantom_3.jpg 617w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/phantom3pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/469\/2018\/06\/Phantom_3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/phantom3pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/469\/2018\/06\/Phantom_3-65x43.jpg 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/phantom3pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/469\/2018\/06\/Phantom_3-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/phantom3pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/469\/2018\/06\/Phantom_3-350x233.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 323px) 100vw, 323px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-26\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">DJI Phantom 3 Professional UAS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li>MicroSD Card &#8211;\u00a0<em>Access the slot as shown below to make sure the MicroSD card is installed.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_101\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-101\" style=\"width: 320px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/phantom3pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/469\/2018\/06\/Phantom_3_MicroSD_card-e1528168399752-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of a white DJI Phantom 3 Professional showing MicroSD card memory card slot\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\" class=\"wp-image-101\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/phantom3pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/469\/2018\/06\/Phantom_3_MicroSD_card-e1528168399752-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/phantom3pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/469\/2018\/06\/Phantom_3_MicroSD_card-e1528168399752-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/phantom3pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/469\/2018\/06\/Phantom_3_MicroSD_card-e1528168399752-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/phantom3pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/469\/2018\/06\/Phantom_3_MicroSD_card-e1528168399752-65x49.jpg 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/phantom3pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/469\/2018\/06\/Phantom_3_MicroSD_card-e1528168399752-225x169.jpg 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/phantom3pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/469\/2018\/06\/Phantom_3_MicroSD_card-e1528168399752-350x263.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-101\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Close up of MicroSD Card on DJI Phantom 3 Professional<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li>Controller &#8211;\u00a0<em>Press power button once to check battery level (charge if less than 100%), test flight controls and ensure that phone\/tablet holder is secured properly and that the tilt adjustment screw is not too loose (tighten with flat-head screw driver if necessary).<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_96\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-96\" style=\"width: 320px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/phantom3pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/469\/2018\/06\/Phantom_3_Controller-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"White controller for the DJI Phantom 3 Professional drone\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\" class=\"wp-image-96\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/phantom3pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/469\/2018\/06\/Phantom_3_Controller-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/phantom3pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/469\/2018\/06\/Phantom_3_Controller-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/phantom3pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/469\/2018\/06\/Phantom_3_Controller-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/phantom3pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/469\/2018\/06\/Phantom_3_Controller-1-65x49.jpg 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/phantom3pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/469\/2018\/06\/Phantom_3_Controller-1-225x169.jpg 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/phantom3pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/469\/2018\/06\/Phantom_3_Controller-1-350x263.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-96\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Phantom 3 Professional Controller<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li>Batteries &#8211;\u00a0<em>Press power button on each battery to check battery level and charge if less than 100%. Check battery contacts for any debris or corrosion. Clean with a cloth or fine-grained sandpaper if necessary.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_97\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-97\" style=\"width: 325px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/phantom3pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/469\/2018\/06\/Phantom_3_Battery-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Picture of a battery for the DJI Phantom 3 Professional\" width=\"325\" height=\"244\" class=\"wp-image-97\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/phantom3pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/469\/2018\/06\/Phantom_3_Battery-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/phantom3pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/469\/2018\/06\/Phantom_3_Battery-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/phantom3pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/469\/2018\/06\/Phantom_3_Battery-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/phantom3pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/469\/2018\/06\/Phantom_3_Battery-65x49.jpg 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/phantom3pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/469\/2018\/06\/Phantom_3_Battery-225x169.jpg 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/phantom3pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/469\/2018\/06\/Phantom_3_Battery-350x263.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-97\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">DJI Phantom 3 Battery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li>Propellers &#8211;\u00a0<em>Inspect each propeller (including any spares) for cracks, chips or other damage. Damaged propellers should never be used.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_98\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-98\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/phantom3pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/469\/2018\/06\/Phantom_3_Propellers-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"A picture showing four white propellers for the DJI Phantom 3 Professional drone\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"wp-image-98 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/phantom3pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/469\/2018\/06\/Phantom_3_Propellers-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/phantom3pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/469\/2018\/06\/Phantom_3_Propellers-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/phantom3pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/469\/2018\/06\/Phantom_3_Propellers-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/phantom3pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/469\/2018\/06\/Phantom_3_Propellers-1-65x49.jpg 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/phantom3pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/469\/2018\/06\/Phantom_3_Propellers-1-225x169.jpg 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/phantom3pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/469\/2018\/06\/Phantom_3_Propellers-1-350x263.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-98\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">DJI Phantom 3 Propellers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li>Charger &#8211;\u00a0<em>Ensure that the UAS battery and controller charger and all associated cables are present and working.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/phantom3pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/469\/2018\/06\/Phantom_3_Charger.jpg\" alt=\"Picture of a black charger with cables for the controller and batteries of the DJI Phantom 3 Professional drone\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/phantom3pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/469\/2018\/06\/Phantom_3_Charger.jpg 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/phantom3pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/469\/2018\/06\/Phantom_3_Charger-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/phantom3pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/469\/2018\/06\/Phantom_3_Charger-65x65.jpg 65w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">DJI Phantom 3 Professional Charger<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li>iPad and charger with cable &#8211;\u00a0<em>Check battery level (charge if not 100%) and switch on (use passcode 4679) to test function.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_99\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-99\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/phantom3pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/469\/2018\/06\/iPad__Charger-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of an iPad with the charging cable attached\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"wp-image-99 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/phantom3pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/469\/2018\/06\/iPad__Charger-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/phantom3pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/469\/2018\/06\/iPad__Charger-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/phantom3pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/469\/2018\/06\/iPad__Charger-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/phantom3pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/469\/2018\/06\/iPad__Charger-65x49.jpg 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/phantom3pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/469\/2018\/06\/iPad__Charger-225x169.jpg 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/phantom3pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/469\/2018\/06\/iPad__Charger-350x263.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-99\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">iPad with Charger &amp; 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