Team Roles

Pilot in Command

This is the person holding the FAA License and likely also the pilot

Primary Tasks

• Check all Pre-flight conditions and safety regulations
• Maintain sight of drones at all times during operation
• Be prepared to manually land/adjust drone at all times
• Oversee operations and ensure safe conditions at all times

Observer A

This person is the pilots right hand man and ensures safety of pilot

Primary Tasks

• Assisting pilot with moving during flight
• Reading off Flight Planner Screen during flight
• Observing skyline in direction pilot is facing
• Taking Calibration Photos

Observer B

This person is in charge of the flight log and record keeping

Primary Tasks

• Initiating and Recording pre-flight safety checks
• Filling out Flight Log
• Connecting to Sequoia camera with tablet/phone
• Launching radiometric calibration before flight
• Launching gps lapse for flight
• Recording start/end times for flight
• Observing skyline behind pilot