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Inspect each CTEC aircraft and its manufacturer procedures. Every step cites its manual page. These procedures are review-required: your instructor sets which steps are critical and adds program requirements before they're used for real.
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From DJI's public Matrice 30 Series 3D model (M30T.stp, 2022-06-24), via the Hamptonian Presentense asset pipeline. DJI states no licence terms; used for education. Drag to orbit · scroll or pinch to zoom · tap a glowing point to inspect a part.
Source: Matrice 30 Series User Manual (v2.2 2024.09)
- Verify the remote controller and aircraft batteries are fully charged, the TB30 batteries are installed firmly, and the battery release toggles are locked.
Matrice 30 Series · p. 33
“Make sure the remote controller and the aircraft batteries are fully charged, the TB30 batteries are installed firmly, and the battery release toggles are locked.” — Pre-Flight Checklist
- Verify the propellers are securely mounted and not damaged or deformed, there are no foreign objects in or on the motors or propellers, the blades and arms are unfolded, and the frame arm folding buttons are popped out in the locked position.
Matrice 30 Series · p. 33
“Make sure the propellers are securely mounted and not damaged or deformed, that there are no foreign objects in or on the motors or propellers, that the propeller blades and arms are unfolded, and that the frame arm folding buttons are popped out in the locked position.” — Pre-Flight Checklist
- Verify the vision system lenses, cameras, FPV camera, infrared sensor glass, and auxiliary lights are clean and not blocked.
Matrice 30 Series · p. 33
“Make sure the lenses of the vision systems, cameras, FPV, the glass of the infrared sensors, and the auxiliary lights are clean and not blocked in any way.” — Pre-Flight Checklist
- Verify the gimbal is unlocked and the camera is facing the front of the aircraft.
Matrice 30 Series · p. 33
“Make sure the gimbal is unlocked and the camera is facing the front of the aircraft.” — Pre-Flight Checklist
- Rotate the gimbal tilt down to 0° to unlock the gimbal before use.
Matrice 30 Series · p. 44
“Rotate the gimbal tilt down to 0° to unlock the gimbal before use.” — Gimbal Lock
- Verify the covers of the microSD card slot, the PSDK port, and the dongle compartment are closed firmly.
Matrice 30 Series · p. 33
“Make sure the covers of microSD card slot, the PSDK port, and the dongle compartment have been closed firmly.” — Pre-Flight Checklist
- Verify the remote controller antennas are adjusted to the proper position.
Matrice 30 Series · p. 33
“Make sure the remote controller antennas are adjusted to the proper position.” — Pre-Flight Checklist
- Verify the antennas on the front arms and the bottom of the aircraft body are not damaged or loose.
Matrice 30 Series · p. 13
“Make sure that the antennas on the front arms and the bottom of the aircraft body are not damaged or loose.” — Wireless Communications Requirements
- Before each flight, make sure the propellers and motors are installed securely and all propellers are in good condition; do not use aged, chipped, or broken propellers.
Matrice 30 Series · p. 39
“Make sure that all propellers are in good condition before each flight. DO NOT use aged, chipped, or broken propellers.” — Using the Propellers
- Only use official DJI propellers and do not mix propeller types.
Matrice 30 Series · p. 39
“Only use official DJI propellers. DO NOT mix propeller types.” — Using the Propellers
- Verify the battery ports, battery compartment ports, battery surfaces, and battery compartment surfaces are dry before inserting the batteries.
Matrice 30 Series · p. 48
“Make sure the battery ports, battery compartment ports, battery surfaces, and battery compartment surfaces are dry before inserting the batteries.” — IP Rating
- Power on the aircraft and the remote controller, toggle the flight mode switch to N-mode, and make sure the status LED and the aircraft authority button on the remote controller are solid green (aircraft and remote controller linked, remote controller in control).
Matrice 30 Series · p. 33
“Power on the aircraft and the remote controller, toggle the flight mode switch to N-mode. Make sure the status LED and the aircraft authority button on the remote controller are solid green.” — Pre-Flight Checklist
- Place the aircraft on open, flat ground with no obstacles, buildings, or trees nearby, 5 m away from the pilot, with the pilot facing the rear of the aircraft.
Matrice 30 Series · p. 33
“Place the aircraft on open and flat ground. Make sure there is no obstacles, buildings, or trees nearby, and that the aircraft is 5 m away from the pilot. The pilot should be facing the rear of the aircraft.” — Pre-Flight Checklist
- In the DJI Pilot flight view, check the pre-flight checklist parameters such as control stick mode, RTH height, obstacle distance, and failsafe settings; setting the failsafe action to RTH is recommended.
Matrice 30 Series · p. 33
“check the parameters on the pre-flight checklist such as the control stick mode, RTH height, obstacle distance, and failsafe settings. It is recommended to set the failsafe action to RTH.” — Pre-Flight Checklist
- Set an appropriate failsafe altitude before each flight and make sure the RTH altitude is higher than any obstacle in the area.
Matrice 30 Series · p. 34
“it is important to set an appropriate failsafe altitude before each flight. The RTH altitude is related to the Home Point. Make sure the RTH altitude is higher than any obstacle in the area.” — Flight Test
- Avoid setting the Home Point inside or near a building.
Matrice 30 Series · p. 34
“Make sure to avoid setting the Home Point inside or near a building to prevent collisions during RTH or landing.” — Flight Test
- Divide the airspace for flight when multiple aircraft are operating simultaneously to avoid mid-air collision.
Matrice 30 Series · p. 33
“Divide the airspace for flight when multiple aircraft are operating simultaneously in order to avoid collision mid-air.” — Pre-Flight Checklist
- Choose an appropriate place for landing.
Matrice 30 Series · p. 33
“Choose an appropriate place for landing.” — Pre-Flight Checklist
- Verify the Remote ID is up to date and working.
Matrice 30 Series · p. 33
“Check if the Remote ID is up to date and working.” — Pre-Flight Checklist
- Calibrate the compass when prompted by DJI Pilot 2 or the aircraft rear indicators; calibration before takeoff is recommended when taking off for the first time after extended storage, after being near strong magnetic objects, or at night.
Matrice 30 Series · p. 30
“It is recommended to calibrate the compass before taking off in the following scenarios, taking off for the first time after the aircraft has been stored for extended period, taking off after being placed near strong magnetic objects, or taking off at night.” — Calibrating the Compass
- Do not calibrate the compass near strong magnetic interference (magnets, parking lots, construction sites with underground reinforced concrete) and do not carry ferromagnetic materials such as mobile phones during calibration.
Matrice 30 Series · p. 30
“DO NOT calibrate the compass in locations with strong magnetic interference, such as near magnets, parking lots, or construction sites with underground reinforced concrete structures.” — Calibrating the Compass
- If the battery temperature is below 10° C (50° F), wait until the battery is warmed up before operating; the aircraft will not take off below this temperature.
Matrice 30 Series · p. 82
“When the battery temperature is lower than 10° C (50° F), the aircraft will not take off. Wait until the battery is warmed up before operating the aircraft.” — Warming the Battery
- Keep the battery temperature above 18 °C (64.4° F) before flight for optimal performance.
Matrice 30 Series · p. 82
“To ensure optimal performance, keep the temperature of the batteries above 18” — Notes for operating at low temperatures
- Below 10° C (50° F), make sure the battery is fully charged and the cell voltage is 4.4 V before use.
Matrice 30 Series · p. 82
“Make sure that the battery is fully charged and the cell voltage is 4.4 V before use.” — Notes for operating at low temperatures
- Launch DJI Pilot 2, enter the camera view, and wait for the aircraft self-diagnostics to complete; start the motors only if DJI Pilot 2 shows no irregular warning.
Matrice 30 Series · p. 34
“Wait for the aircraft self-diagnostics to complete. If DJI Pilot 2 does not prompt any irregular warning, the user can start the motors.” — Takeoff/Landing Procedures
- Start the motors with the Combination Stick Command: push both sticks to the inner or outer bottom corners, then release both sticks simultaneously once the motors start spinning.
Matrice 30 Series · p. 67
“Push both sticks to the inner or outer bottom corners to start the motors. Once the motors start spinning, release both sticks simultaneously.” — Starting the Motors
- Push the throttle stick up slowly to take off.
Matrice 30 Series · p. 34
“Push the throttle stick up slowly to takeoff.” — Takeoff/Landing Procedures
- To land, hover over a level surface and push the throttle down to descend; after landing push the throttle down and hold until the motors stop after three seconds.
Matrice 30 Series · p. 34
“After landing, push the throttle down and hold. The motors will stop after three seconds.” — Takeoff/Landing Procedures
- Power off the aircraft before the remote controller.
Matrice 30 Series · p. 34
“Power off the aircraft before the remote controller.” — Takeoff/Landing Procedures
- Visually inspect the aircraft, remote controller, gimbal camera, Intelligent Flight Batteries, and propellers to make sure they are in good condition; contact DJI Support if any damage is noticed.
Matrice 30 Series · p. 34
“Make sure to perform a visual inspection so that the aircraft, remote controller, gimbal camera, Intelligent Flight Batteries, and propellers are in good condition. Contact DJI Support if any damage is noticed.” — Post-Flight Checklist
- Verify the camera lens and vision system sensors are clean.
Matrice 30 Series · p. 34
“Make sure that the camera lens and vision system sensors are clean.” — Post-Flight Checklist
- Store the aircraft correctly before transporting it.
Matrice 30 Series · p. 34
“Make sure to store aircraft correctly before transporting it.” — Post-Flight Checklist
- Do not store the product in direct sunlight or in a humid or dusty area; ideally store it in a cool, dry place at room temperature (25° C).
Matrice 30 Series · p. 34
“DO NOT store the product in direct sunlight or in a humid or dusty area. Ideally, the aircraft shall be stored in a cool and dry place at room temperature (25° C).” — Post-Flight Checklist
- Do not fold the frame arms in the rain; wipe the aircraft carefully so it is free of liquid before storing it in the carrying case.
Matrice 30 Series · p. 48
“DO NOT fold the frame arms in the rain. Make sure the aircraft is free of any liquid by wiping it carefully before storing in the carrying case.” — IP Rating
- Rotate the gimbal tilt up to +90° to lock the gimbal after use (recommended).
Matrice 30 Series · p. 44
“It is recommended to rotate the gimbal tilt up to +90° to lock the gimbal after use.” — Gimbal Lock
- Verify the battery ports and surfaces are free from any liquid before charging.
Matrice 30 Series · p. 48
“Make sure the ports and surfaces of the battery are free from any liquid before charging.” — IP Rating
Pack the case: Three-flight mapping mission
- Aircraft + its controller
- Three flight batteries at 95% or more (mission plan)
- Spare propeller set with no damage
- Memory card in the aircraft + one spare
- Landing pad, two cones, hi-vis vests for a 3-person crew
- First-aid kit and battery fire containment bag
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