Part 107 Preflight Checklist
Interactive part 107 preflight checklist with progress saved in your browser — built around the failures that actually happen.
107.49 requires preflight familiarization and inspection — this list is that requirement made concrete, and the RTH-altitude line has saved more drones than any other single item.
Airspace & paperwork
Site & weather
Aircraft
⚠️ Not for operational decisions. This is a record-keeping and planning aid only — not certified avionics, not a source of regulatory truth. Always verify against official sources (FAA) and your operator's approved documents before flying.
Free interactive part 107 preflight checklist for Part 107 remote pilots: tick-off sections with progress saved locally — 107.49 requires preflight familiarization and inspection.
About Part 107 Preflight Checklist
The difference between an operator and a flyer is a working checklist. This one is tuned for Part 107 remote pilots: 107.49 requires preflight familiarization and inspection — this list is that requirement made concrete, and the rth-altitude line has saved more drones than any other single item. Progress saves locally, the reset readies it for the next job, and each section's ordering reflects how the work actually flows.
How to use Part 107 Preflight Checklist
- 1Open the checklist at the start of the task — site arrival, not airborne.
- 2Tick items as genuinely completed; the counter shows what remains.
- 3Reset for the next operation; adapt items to your platform and SOPs.
Why use Part 107 Preflight Checklist?
- ✓Interactive ticking with progress saved in your browser
- ✓Content built from real failure modes for Part 107 remote pilots
- ✓Sections ordered the way the work actually flows
- ✓Reset once, reuse on every job
- ✓Free, private, no account
Frequently asked questions
What does Part 107.49 require before each flight?+
Assessment of the operating environment (weather, airspace, people, property), crew briefing where applicable, and ensuring the aircraft is in condition for safe operation — control links verified, power adequate for the intended operation. It's deliberately functional rather than prescriptive; a structured checklist like this one is how professionals make 'assess and ensure' auditable, and it's the document an FAA inquiry asks about first.
Should I customise this checklist for my operation?+
Yes — treat it as the safety baseline and extend it with your platform's quirks, your operations manual's requirements and the lessons your own incidents have taught. The method (sectioned, ordered, ticked live) matters more than any single line; a checklist that mirrors YOUR operation gets used on every job, and usage is the only metric that prevents anything.
Where is this data stored?+
Everything you enter is saved in your browser's local storage on your own device — nothing is uploaded to any server. Your records stay completely private, work offline, and load instantly. Use the CSV export regularly to keep an off-device backup copy.
How do I back up or print these records?+
Use the Export CSV button below the table: it downloads your full checklist record as a spreadsheet-ready file. From there you can print a clean copy, archive it with your records folder, or import it into any other system. Exporting monthly is a good habit since the working data lives only in your browser.
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