General Safety

UAS operations can be dangerous to you, others, and your surroundings if proper care is not taken. Below are some general safety practices which can help mitigate risk. You should always make specific safety considerations for each UAS mission you conduct.

General Safety Practices

Practice informed decision making

Take time to think about your actions, be smart, and be safe. As the Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC) of the UAS operation you are ultimately responsible for anything that happens during the UAS operation. Stay alert at all times.

Safely transport the UAV

Always lift the UAV case by the handles, and with two people when possible. When moving the UAV, carry it by at least two opposite rotor arms. The UAV should be moved with two people as well when possible.

Propellers are the most dangerous component

You should always have your hands off the transmitter sticks when someone is near the propellers, to ensure the UAV is not accidentally armed. Notify anyone present for the mission prior to arming the UAV. You should never attempt to stop the propellers with your hands. Do not approach the aircraft until the propellers have come to a complete stop.

Care for yourself and your team

You should keep extra supplies on hand that might be easy to run out of, or forget, depending on the type of operations you are conducting, and what your operating conditions are like. Examples of these supplies include:

Water	Sunscreen	Insect repellent
Work gloves	Hard hat	Safety glasses
Hi-vis shirt or vest	First aid kit	Steel-toe boots
Powered cooler	Cooler (with ice)	Long sleeve shirt
Hat	Sunglasses

Transportation

Transport Considerations

Your transportation requirements are unique to your specific operations. The following should be considered generally though:

• Will your operations take place in areas without paved roads? You may want to consider if your vehicle needs AWD/4x4.

• Is your vehicle large enough to carry all operation required equipment? If needed is there way to protect against adverse weather conditions like rain or snow?

• Do you need to charge or power any equipment in the field? Does your vehicle have the capacity to handle these needs?

• If your vehicles load floor is high, ramps can help with ease of access in moving equipment