UAV: Adam Savage's Flight Log by Field Notes

In one particular episode of Tested, Adam shows off some custom gear for his quad, including a hand-made flight log based on Field Notes notebooks. I’m thinking of buying some of these just for the “oh shiny” factor. Would anyone else like to ride my order? Looking to place the actual order in January if I’m still keen on flying :wink:

Tested.com episode and Field Notes shiny brochure follow.

Field Notes now have that Flight Log available for purchase:

http://fieldnotesbrand.com/shop/flightlog/

The stand-alone checklist contains the following:

PRE-FLIGHT CHECKLIST
For Safe Operation of UAVs

  • Transmitter firmware up to date
  • UAV firmware up to date
  • Inspect UAV for obvious defects
  • Batteries fully charged
  • Propellers tightened and/or locked
  • ND Filter needed? Yes/No
  • SD card in camera, SD card formatted if needed
  • Monitor brightness set to high & hood installed
  • Transmitter antenna up
  • Transmitter turned on
  • UAV turned on
  • Compass calibrated
  • UAV placed in safe launch and recover position
  • Area clear of people

FLIGHT

  • Warn bystanders of imminent takeoff
  • Hover close for 20 seconds. Look/listen for defects
  • Confirm expected stick operation
  • Monitor battery power
  • Keep line of sight with UAV if possible
  • Monitor signal strength

GO SLOW DON’T BE AN IDIOT

The book contains more, including date/time of flight, duration, battery usage, yada yada.