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      T30/T10 Pre-Operation Setup and Checks

      This article is an overview of what to check before starting your mission on your T30/T10 drone.

      Drone Setup

      • Place drone in open area to be used for takeoff
        • Keep in mind potential obstacles to interfere with operations
          • Trees, Power lines, people, animals, etc.
        • If using in orchard mode, set the drone on the calibration point selected during the field editing process.
      • Unfold Arms
      • LOCK ARMS IN
      • Power On Remote Controller
      • Insert Battery In Drone
        • Once booted up, verify on controller you are connected to drone
          • Top controller light will be green if connected
      • Test sprayer/spreader
        • Put a small amount of water in the tank, then press the spray button.
        • Put a small amount of granular material in the tank and press the spray button.
          • Press button again to stop spraying/spreading
      • Fill up tank 
        • Use desired liquid, or granular product if using spreading tank

      Drone Preflight Check

      •  Verify Arms are Locked in
        • Controller will notify you if arm is not locked
          • This is a nice reminder but do not solely rely on this.
      • Arms
        • Check for cracks in carbon fiber
        • Check for cracks in base where arms connect to drone body
      • Motor Mounts
        • Firmly grasp and slightly twist motor mounts to ensure they do not move
      • Props
        • Check for cracks, large chips
        • Prop screws are not loose
        • Nothing in path of props
      • Screws
        • Make sure various screws on drone are not missing or loose
      • Cameras
        • Cleaned off
      • Radar
        • Cleaned off and nothing covering it
          • Bottom and top radars
      • Spray Booms
        • Attached
        • Nozzles
          • Tight
          • Correct nozzles installed 
          • Nozzles clean and clear
      • ESC Lights
        • Ensure all esc lights are functioning


      Controller Preflight Settings Check

      Press “Execute Task” then do settings check below.

      • RC Antenna 
        • Unfold Antenna between 80° and 180°
      • GNSS or RTK
        • Verify RC says GNSS or RTK
      • RC Settings
      • Clear Trapped Air
        • Press and hold Spray Button to start process
          • Both Pumps clear

      Beginning Flight

      • You are now ready to begin operations
      • Refer to our other documents for the type of operation you wish to perform.