Post-Flight Checklist & Flight Log — WGAN 2026 form template.
IMPORTANT — NOT LEGAL OR FLIGHT ADVICE
We Get Around Network (WGAN) is not a law firm and is not the FAA. This document is a sample template provided as a thought-starter for WGAN members. The current authority on U.S. drone operations is 14 CFR Part 107 and FAA guidance — consult them and a licensed attorney before relying on this checklist or agreement for any commercial flight.
POST-FLIGHT CHECKLIST AND FLIGHT LOG
Complete after every commercial sUAS flight
2026 Master Template · U.S. General — adapt to your state and airspace
WHEN TO USE THIS FORM
Complete this checklist and flight log immediately after every commercial Part 107 flight. The flight log section is also the FAA-aligned recordkeeping required for any reportable accident under 14 CFR § 107.9 (within 10 days of any accident causing serious injury, loss of consciousness, or property damage in excess of $500).
☐ Aircraft landed safely; motors stopped and disarmed before approach.
☐ Post-flight visual inspection — props, airframe, gimbal, payload, landing gear.
☐ Battery temperatures within safe range before stowing; batteries discharged to storage level before long-term storage.
☐ SD card removed; footage transferred to backup storage immediately.
☐ Aircraft and accessories stowed in case; case secured for transport.
☐ RAW footage transferred to laptop and a second physical backup (drive / cloud).
☐ File-naming convention applied (e.g., YYYYMMDD-JOBID-AERIAL-NN.MP4).
☐ Hash values logged for any insurance/claims documentation use (see WGAN-2026-FORM-BUS-001).
☐ SD card formatted in aircraft (not OS-level) before next use, only after verified backup.
Complete the following log entry for FAA recordkeeping. Retain for 24 months minimum.
Date of flight
[YYYY-MM-DD]
Pilot in Command
[PIC NAME / CERT #]
Visual Observer
[NAME OR — N/A —]
Aircraft (make / model / FAA #)
[MAKE / MODEL / FA-XXXXXXXXXX]
Remote ID compliance
[STANDARD / BROADCAST MODULE]
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Excerpt only. Full document available after download.
Official sources to consult when customizing this template. These supplement, but do not replace, advice from a qualified attorney licensed in your jurisdiction.
The federal regulation governing commercial sUAS operations in the United States.
Official FAA portal for drone registration and airspace authorizations.
FAA-recommended airspace-check app — verify before every flight.
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