Complete Mavic Pro Pre-Flight Checklist

There is a lot going on when you go to fly the drone for fun or work. Even a veteran pilot can forget a micro SD card every once in a while. Having a complete list is helpful to keep track of everything with a helpful guide.

Preparation

• Check your flying in a safe flight zone.
• Check Weather Conditions, Wind, Temperature, etc.
• Check for Firmware Updates
• Check for DJI GO 4 app updates
• Plan Flight Route
• Make sure area is free of obstacles above

Make sure items are present

• Mavic Pro Drone
• Batteries
• Remote Controller (RC)
• (2) Foldable Propellers
• Micro SD card
• Phone or Tablet with DJI GO 4 (link to page with compatible devices)
• Cable to connect RC to Phone

Battery Check

• Inspect overall aircraft/battery for damage
• Check Mavic Pro Battery level
• Check RC battery level
• Check Phone or Tablet battery level

Prepare the aircraft

• Unfold arms of Mavic
• Extend propellers
• Remove gimbal cover
• Attach ND filters( if needed)
• Insert Micro SD Card
• Unfold the antennas
• On the side of the RC, make sure “Sport" is off
• On the Mavic Pro, make sure the mode switch is set to “RC"
• Set Mavic Pro on a flat, level surface

• If using a phone, attach to bottom of the RC
• If using a tablet, attach the tablet and tablet adapter to the RC

Powering up

• Turn on phone and enter the DJI GO 4 app
• Turn on the Remote Controller
• Turn on the Mavic Pro

• Lights will flash on the bottom of the Mavic Pro
• The Mavic Pro will make the “DJI chime” (for lack of a better term)
• The gimbal will move
• Connect Mavic Pro to DJI GO 4
• Adjust camera settings
• Wait for GPS & Compass
• Set a good return to home point

Begin Flight

• Hold both of the sticks to the middle-center
• Let Mavic Pro idle and inspect for irregular vibrations or movements

• To launch the Mavic Pro, press the left stick up and the Mavic will take off.
• To stop the Mavic Pro, press the left stick down and the propellers will stop.

• Press Record
• Hover to check for irregular vibrations or movements