Operations · Lesson 28 of 29

Maintenance and preflight inspection

Scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, keeping useful records, the warning signs that ground a drone, and a complete preflight routine built on 14 CFR 107.15 and 107.49.

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Last reviewed October 12, 2026

A two-person drone crew in a field: one holds the controller while the other points up at the quadcopter.

Part of Part 107 Complete

This lesson is in the full course

State the remote pilot in command's duties under 14 CFR 107.15 and 107.49
Tell scheduled from unscheduled maintenance and explain when manufacturer instructions apply
Keep maintenance records that build a reliable schedule, and know when records are required
Run a complete preflight inspection and recognize conditions that make a drone unsafe to fly

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