
Our daily maintenance of drones
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Pre - flight Inspection:
- Battery Inspection: Ensure that the battery has sufficient power and there is no swelling or damage.
- Propeller Inspection: Check if the propellers have cracks, deformation, or wear, and replace them if necessary.
- Airframe Inspection: Examine whether there are any damaged or loose parts on the drone's airframe.
- Sensor Calibration: Ensure that sensors such as GPS and IMU are working properly and calibrate them if necessary.
- Lighting System Inspection: Make sure that the light colors are normal, the brightness is uniform, and there is no flickering or malfunction.
- Communication System Inspection: Test whether the communication between the drone and the ground station is normal, check the signal strength, and see if there are any phenomena such as signal interference, interruption, or delay.
In - flight Monitoring:
- Real - time Monitoring: Monitor the drone's status in real - time through the ground - station software, including battery power, signal strength, and flight altitude.
- Environmental Monitoring: Pay attention to weather changes and avoid flying under adverse conditions such as strong winds, rain, or snow.
- Abnormality Handling: If abnormal flight postures or abnormal light displays of the drone are detected, immediate measures should be taken, such as emergency landing or recalling the drone.
Post - flight Maintenance:
- Cleaning: Remove dust and debris from the drone, especially from the motor and propeller parts. Prevent dust accumulation from affecting heat dissipation and performance.
- Battery Maintenance: After flying, remove the battery and place it in a cool and dry place to cool down. Also, avoid over - discharging the battery. Try to keep the battery at a 30% - 50% state. When not in use for a long time, keep the battery at around 50% charge. Recharge the battery at regular intervals.
- Data Recording: Record the data of each flight and the problems encountered for subsequent analysis and improvement.
- Component Inspection: Check the airframe, propellers, lighting, and other components again for any new damage or malfunctions that may have occurred during the flight, and detect and handle them in a timely manner.
Storage Maintenance:
- Temperature and Humidity: Store the drone in a dry and well - ventilated environment, avoiding high temperatures and high humidity. A humid environment can easily cause internal components of the drone to get damp and rust. Excessive high or low temperatures can also affect the performance of the battery and other electronic components. Try to store it in an environment with a temperature of 10℃ - 25℃ and a relative humidity of 40% - 60%. Place a temperature and humidity meter indoors.
- Cleaning: Store the drone using a dust cover or box to prevent dust from entering. Clean it regularly.
Regular Checks:
- Battery Status: Regularly check the battery status to ensure there is no swelling or leakage. When not in use for a long time, charge and discharge the battery once every three months.
- Component Inspection: Regularly check all components of the drone to ensure there are no loose or damaged parts.
- Software Update:
- Firmware Update: Regularly update the drone's firmware and ground - station software to ensure the system is in the latest state.
- Parameter Calibration: After long - term storage, re - calibrate the drone's sensors and flight parameters.
Other Precautions:
- Training and Drills: Regularly train operators to ensure they are familiar with the operation and maintenance procedures of the drone.
- Emergency Plan: Develop an emergency plan to ensure a rapid response and handling in case of emergencies.