• Choose location: Open field without people, animals, or obstacles.
• Check the copter: Propellers tight and correctly mounted, battery securely attached.
• Check Betaflight settings: Make sure radio signal, flight modes, and failsafe are active.
• Plug in battery: Place the drone on a flat surface to let the gyros calibrate.
• Test radio connection: Move the sticks, verify channels respond correctly, ensure the arm switch works.
• Enable Angle Mode: Keeps the drone stable for the first lift-off.
• Test safety functions: Trigger the beeper and test failsafe on the ground.
• Motor check: After arming, all motors should spin smoothly and evenly.
• Increase throttle slowly: Lift the drone a few centimeters and hover.
• Land gently: Reduce throttle, hover 4–5 cm above the ground, then disarm immediately.
• Remove battery: Only then put the drone aside.