(Optional) Identify safety precautions and standard operating procedures for flying drones.

Identification should include

• flying only one drone at a time
• flying the drone within visual line of sight
  • flying only during the day
  • avoiding flying in cloud, fog, or heavy rain
  • always viewing the drone with eyes, rather than by using binoculars or watching a video screen
  • avoiding anything that would obstruct the line of sight (e.g., trees, buildings)
• ensuring compliance with drone flying requirements for the area
• ensuring batteries are fully charged
• checking the UAV weather forecast prior to flight, specifically regarding safe wind conditions, cloud cover, fog, or heavy rain
• being familiar with the flight location (e.g., off-limits spaces, building structures, local law prohibiting flight in specific areas, air traffic control contact when in the vicinity of an airport) and planning the range of flight
• establishing the takeoff and landing location and a backup plan prior to flight.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What weather concerns should one investigate prior to drone flight?
• What is the maximum safe wind speed when flying a drone?
• Why should one have a visual line-of-sight on the drone at all times?