# Pre-Flight Checklist

## On UAV

* [ ] Camera and Computer are [mounted](/cyclops/vehicle-integration/mechanical-installation.md#mounting-your-camera) securely
* [ ] Installed camera is appropriate for flight conditions (i.e. thermal camera for night missions)
* [ ] All Cyclops components are properly connected and [powered](/cyclops/vehicle-integration/power.md)
* [ ] Redundant position source (GPS, CRPA, remote pilot, etc.) is available

## On Vozilla

While connected to Cyclops over Ethernet:

* [ ] [Home position](/gcs-software/legacy-software/theseus-gcs-app/feature-list/home-position-setting.md) is set to the intended takeoff location
* [ ] [Loaded map](/gcs-software/vozilla-gcs/maps.md) covers the entire mission area
* [ ] Correct [Camera calibration](/cyclops/vehicle-integration/camera-calibration.md) configuration is selected
* [ ] Correct [Mounting configuration](/cyclops/vehicle-integration/mechanical-installation.md#mounting-calibration) is selected

After disconnecting Ethernet:

* [ ] Vozilla is connected to UAV over [MAVLink](/gcs-software/vozilla-gcs/mavlink.md) and position(s) are visible

## On GCS

* [ ] [Dead Reckoning](/cyclops/autopilot-integration/optional-improvements/dead-reckoning-switch.md) and [Cyclops Safety](/cyclops/autopilot-integration/optional-improvements/cyclops-safety-switch.md) Lua scripts are uploaded to FC, mapped to RC switches, and running properly
* [ ] UAV appears at the home position set on Vozilla
* [ ] Mission plan is uploaded (see: [Flight Test](/cyclops/validation/flight-test.md))

## Test Conditions

Note the following conditions:

1. Is GPS being jammed/spoofed?
2. Is it raining, snowing, or cloudy in the mission area?
3. Are there air raid alerts or other events that will ground your UAV?


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