Landing Protocols & Rules of Landing
To land the drone, the pilot should return to the takeoff area or another predetermined landing zone. When
approaching the landing zone, allow the drone to stop and hover in a fixed location.
The pilot should command the drone to descend as slowly and consistently as possible to land the aircraft.
Pilots may face increased “prop wash” when landing the drone, and should focus on small and consistent
inputs on the remote to control the drone.
Landing the drone is the ONLY time pilots should fly straight down. Pilots should always descend the aircraft in
some sort of pattern to avoid straight down flight.
When landing, ensure the drone is free of obstructions and other obstacles. Have the pilot assistant wrangle
the hose to avoid any snags while the drone is landing. Once the pilot has landed, the drone will need to be
disarmed.
Landing protocols:
1. Approach the designated landing zone, but keep the drone orientation identical to the pilots orientation.
2. Begin descending by lowering the elevation stick (left stick on the controller)
a. This should be done as slowly and as consistently as possible.
3. When flying with the hose attached, pilots may have to roll the aircraft back and forth to lay out the hose
to inhibit a prop strike upon landing.
4. As you approach the ground (<5’) ensure the hose is not bunched up beneath the drone
5. As the drone is touching down, and once it has touched down, hold the elevation stick (left stick) all the
way down.
6. Upon touchdown, and while holding the elevation stick down, move the arm toggle down to disarm the
motors.
7. After you have landed, unplug the batteries on the aircraft.
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