Maintenance & Inspection Fundamentals

Press it into the drone and wait 30 minutes. Follow the recommended repair procedure. Give it 30 minutes to cool.

Evaluate damage and make repairs. Test fly your sUAS before your next commercial mission. Call Law Enforcement

Air Traffic Control. the NTSB. the manufacturer’s checklist.

Let it burn until the flames stop. Use a Halon extinguisher and cover with ice. Use a water extinguisher.

The Pilot in Command. The certificated mechanic who performed the annual inspection. The owner or operator.

Annually. Monthly. Before each flight.

Local pilot best practices. Manufacturer guidance. 14 CFR Part 107.

visual observer. remote Pilot in Command. owner of the sUAS.

Contractor requirements. Manufacturer’s suggested procedures. Stipulations in 14 CFR Part 43.

When the FAA requires you to, following an accident. UAS does not need a required maintenance schedule. When the manufacturer does not provide a maintenance schedule.