Flight Checklist (Unreleased)

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Vendor ID Code* This field is required.
Found in your Slack Aircraft Channel
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API Pilot
Please Select
Please Select
Kyler
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API Operator
Please Select
Please Select
Solo
Kyler
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API Aircraft
Please Select
Please Select
N12345
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API Location
Please Select
Please Select
Test
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KCSI Pilot
Please Select
Please Select
Kaleb Ramelow
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KCSI Operator
Please Select
Please Select
Solo
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KCSI Aircraft
Please Select
Please Select
One
Two
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KCSI Location
Please Select
Please Select
Odessa
OKC
Midland
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pilot_backend
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observer_backend
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aircraft_backend
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location_backend
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Pod Number* This field is required.
Please Select
Please Select
LS15
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Uploader Name* This field is required.
Please Select
Please Select
Shakira
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iPad Name* This field is required.
Please Select
Please Select
Thor
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Odessa Hangar
Please Select
Please Select
85
86
95
96
97
98
99
100
101
102
103
104
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OKC Hangar
Please Select
Please Select
B12
B13
B14
B15
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Is the Pod connected via ethernet to the hangar network?* This field is required.
Yes
No
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Pre-Flight or Post-Flight?* This field is required.
Pre-Flight
Post-Flight
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Pod Setup
Power the pod off with the switch, wait 30 seconds, then power the pod on.
Remove the lens caps and place them in the the flight backpack.
Ensure the Observer laptop is on, charged, and connected to the Pod WiFi.
Make sure the iPad is not in "Low Power Mode" by ensuring the battery icon is not yellow.
(Optional) Message Kairos personnel to start the pod remotely.
Unplug the ethernet cable from the pod.
Unplug the pod charging cable from the pod.
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R2CH4 Start Up
Run the R2CH4 or Start Flight Icon on the Desktop. If warning messages appear DO NOT click continue. Contact Kairos personnel for assistance.
If there are no warnings, run Start Flight Session.
Confirm that the GPS/INS section is running and has a 3D fix.
Start the cameras and ensure that there are images. Check exposure monitor for numbers
Pause the cameras
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Pod Setup
Ensure the pod is powered off at the switch.
Insert clean SD flight drive(s).
Remove the lens caps and place them in the flight backpack.
Wait until the pod has been powered off for 30 seconds, the power on the pod at the switch.
Ensure the Observer laptop is on, charged, and connected to the Pod WiFi.
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R2CH4 Start Up
Run the R2CH4 or Start Flight Icon on the Desktop. If warning messages appear DO NOT click continue. Contact Kairos personnel for assistance.
If there are no warnings, run Start Flight Session. Again, contact Kairos if any errors appear.
Confirm that the GPS/INS section is running and has a 3D fix.
Start the cameras and ensure that there are images. Check exposure monitor for numbers.
Pause the cameras.
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Hardware Checks
Ensure all power and ethernet cables are disconnected from the pod.
Ensure all latches on the pod door are secured.
Ensure that the plexiglass door is latched and secured.
Verify that the large metal pin is secure on the clamp.
Test that the entire clamp is secure and does not wiggle.
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In the next page, please upload a photo of the latched door and plexiglass window as shown below.Select Next to upload
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Latched door and window upload
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In the next page, please upload a photo of the red thumbscrews and large metal pin as shown below.Select Next to upload
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Thumbscrews and Pin
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In the next page, please upload a photo from the rear of the pod on the plexiglass side as shown below.Select Next to upload
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Pod rear photo upload
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In the next page, please upload a photo of the cameras with the lens caps removed as shown below.Select Next to upload
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Cameras with lens caps removed upload
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Flight BackpackPlease select all items that are missing
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Does your route text match your route screenshot?
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Does your route text match your route screenshot?
YESNO
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In the next page, please upload a Foreflight screenshot as shown belowSelect Next to upload
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Foreflight screenshot upload
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Familiarize yourself with other company aircraft operating in the vicinity of your collection area
I am aware of the other aircraft and their intended route of flight
There are no other company aircraft operating in the vicinity
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Is your Pod marked Prime?
Yes
No
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How many hours remain until the next maintenance cycle?
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What is the next maintenance type?
50 hr
100 hr
Annual
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What was the total Hobbs time?
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Hardware Reset (Hangar)
Click the 'End Session' button in the top right section of the toolbar. Wait for the message 'It is now safe to turn off the pod or begin networked data transfer.' to appear. If anything besides this message appears do not close the page and contact Kairos.
Reattach lens caps while looking underneath pod. Use caution not to touch the lenses. Please let Kairos know if you do touch them accidentally so they can be cleaned.
Plug ethernet cable into pod.
Plug power cable into pod and confirm that the LED on the charging brick is solid red.
Notify Kairos that the pod is connected.
Check the pod for damage, note in the next section, and text or call Kairos with details.
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After End Flight has run, scroll to the bottom of the logs and upload a screenshot.
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Hardware Reset (Hangar)
Run "End Flight" icon on observer laptop desktop. Notify Kairos of ANY errors.
Reattach lens caps while looking underneath pod. Use caution not to touch the lenses. Please let Kairos know if you do touch them accidentally so they can be cleaned.
Plug ethernet cable into pod.
Plug power cable into pod and confirm that the LED on the charging brick is solid red.
Notify Kairos that the pod is connected.
Check the pod for damage, note in the next section, and text or call Kairos with details.
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Hardware Reset (Hangar)
Click the 'End Session' button in the top right section of the toolbar. Wait for the message 'It is now safe to turn off the pod or begin networked data transfer.' to appear. If anything besides this message appears do not close the page and contact Kairos.
Reattach lens caps while looking underneath pod. Use caution not to touch the lenses. Please let Kairos know if you do touch them accidentally so they can be cleaned.
Turn the pod off via the physical switch.
Once the pod is switched off, unlatch pod and remove today's flight drive. DO NOT INSERT NEW DRIVE.
Close and latch pod door.
Plug power cable into pod and confirm that the LED on the charging brick is solid red.
Check the pod for damage, note in the next section, and text or call Kairos with details.
Inform Kairos of ETA to upload location (hotel, etc.)
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After End Flight has run, scroll to the bottom of the logs and upload a screenshot.
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Hardware Reset (Hangar)
Run "End Flight" icon on observer laptop desktop. Notify Kairos of ANY errors.
Reattach lens caps while looking underneath pod. Use caution not to touch the lenses. Please let Kairos know if you do touch them accidentally so they can be cleaned.
Turn the pod off via the physical switch.
Once the pod is switched off, unlatch pod and remove today's flight drives. DO NOT INSERT NEW DRIVE.
Close and latch pod door.
Plug power cable into pod and confirm that the LED on the charging brick is solid red.
Check the pod for damage, note in the next section, and text or call Kairos with details.
Inform Kairos of ETA to upload location (hotel, etc.)
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Is there any damage to the Pod?
YESNO
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Describe any physical damage to the pod (Also contact Kairos Ops Support about damage)
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Photo of Pod damage
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Should be Empty: