What are two important aspects of the pre-flight inspection?

Initial Preflight Actions:
  • Determine if takeoff weather is adquate. ...
  • If operating under IFR, review possible departure procedures as applicable.
  • Determine if takeoff performance is adequate.
  • Pilots in command shall, before beginning a flight, become familiar with all available information concerning that flight.




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Drone pilots operating under Part 107 may fly at night, over people and moving vehicles without a waiver as long as they meet the requirements defined in the rule. Airspace authorizations are still required for night operations in controlled airspace under 400 feet.

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  • Auxiliary fuel pump — Off.
  • Flight controls — Free and correct.
  • Instruments and radios — Checked and set.
  • Landing gear position lights — Checked.
  • Altimeter — Set.
  • Directional gyro — Set.
  • Fuel gauges — Checked.
  • Trim — Set.


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A pre-flight inspection will entail a careful examination of the cabin, the aircraft's nose and propeller, the engine, the empennage (tail section), and the right a left wing leading edges and trailing edges.

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Ultimately, the 400-foot altitude limit was put in place for the sake of airspace safety. The airspace beyond 400 feet is large and the chances of running into another aircraft are astronomically low, but the potential consequence of a drone crashing into a manned aircraft can be disastrous.

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How and when can drone pilots use LAANC ? Drone pilots planning to fly under 400 feet in controlled airspace around airports must receive an airspace authorization from the FAA before they fly. LAANC is available to pilots operating under the Small UAS Rule Part 107 or under the exception for Recreational Flyers.

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