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Before You Fly

Move from bench validation to flight only after the complete safety gate passes.

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#Flight-readiness gate

Hardware inspection complete.
Firmware v1.0.0 boots reliably and connects.
Application v1.0.0 shows stable connection and telemetry.
IMU orientation and control directions verified.
Motor order and direction verified without propellers.
ARM / DISARM and failsafe behavior verified.
Correct propellers installed securely only after bench validation.
Open test area selected and people/animals/property kept clear.

#Stop conditions

DO NOT FLY

Do not proceed if the Drone has an unexplained vibration, wrong attitude direction, wrong motor mapping, unstable connection, uncertain battery behavior, or a safety/failsafe check that has not passed.