Leicester Drones Operations Manual
Copyright © 2016 Leicester Drones Issue 1.2 23 March 2016
activate the fail safe function and call “Fail Safe”
Upon noticing the Pilot-In-Command has become
incapacitated activate the return to home fail safe
function and call “Fail Safe”. Ensure that the Pilot-
In-Command is not in any imminent danger from a
returning aircraft and then ensure that the take-off
site is clear of all persons as the aircraft will be
returning to its initial ‘power up’ coordinates. Call
for the emergency services if required. Once the
aircraft lands and shuts down disconnect the flight
battery.
Upon noticing fire call “Fire”. If the fire is a Lithium
Polymer battery fire do not try to extinguish, allow the
battery to burn out and then extinguish any additional
fires. If the fire cannot easily be extinguished and
increases in size call the emergency services.
Fire (Aircraft in Flight)
Upon noticing an aircraft fire call “Aircraft Fire” and wait
for instruction from the Observer. Upon hearing
“Aircraft Fire”, proceed directly as instructed by the
Observer to the safest available landing point. Upon
landing shut down the motors.
Upon identifying an aircraft fire call “Aircraft Fire”. Upon
hearing “Aircraft Fire” immediately identify the nearest
safe landing point and advise the Pilot-In-Command.
Approach the aircraft with a fire extinguisher and
continue as per the Fire (Ground Equipment) procedure
Upon identifying an aircraft fire call “Aircraft Fire”. Upon
hearing “Aircraft Fire” wait for the aircraft to land and
then treat the emergency as per the Fire (Ground
Equipment) procedure.
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