Pre/Post-flight Checklist

Pre-flight Checklist

Procedures	Action	Check
Inspect landing gear and each boom	Verify
Landing gear secured and safety pin installed	Secure
All four arm knobs fully threaded and latched	Secure
Check arm set for movement or play (wiggle test as demonstrated in setup section)	Verify
Inspect all four propellers	Verify
Inspect all four motors	Verify
Ensure antennas are secured to the landing gear	Verify
Inspect Power Module. Everything secure and latched	Verify & Secure
If carrying a payload, make sure it is secure and CG as close to the center of the X55 as possible.	Secure & Verify
Inspect the antenna, GPS, and other electronics, make sure they are secure	Verify
Turn on the radio controller	Power On
Plug in the main power cable and wait for initialization	Power On
Check the battery/fuel level of the Power Module	Verify
Check failsafe settings	Verify
Check the radio controller battery level	Verify
Check GCS antenna and battery level	Verify
Check radio controller button and switches	Verify
Verify no flight warnings and good GPS fix	Verify
Press and hold the arm switch for a few seconds	Arming
Propellers clear to spin	Verify
Select Altitude Hold or Loiter Mode	Select

Post-flight Checklist

Procedures	Action	Check
Inspect all motors for any signs of damage, grinding, debris	Verify
Inspect all propellers for any signs of damage or play	Verify
Inspect all boom for any signs of damage/play	Verify
Inspect landing gear for any damage or cracks	Verify