Safety Hub

Drone & UAV Safety

Workplace safety talks for crews using drones, unmanned aerial vehicles, and unmanned aircraft systems for inspections, mapping, surveying, photography, emergency response, and field operations.

Use this hub to find practical toolbox talks covering flight preparation, site control, airspace awareness, battery handling, visual observation, electrical hazards, and emergency procedures.

Planning, Inspection & Flight Readiness

Safe drone operations begin before takeoff with mission planning, equipment checks, weather review, and a controlled launch area.

Fundamentals Drone and UAV Safety Basics Preflight Drone Preflight Inspection Planning Planning a Safe Drone Flight Site Control Drone Launch and Landing Zone Safety Weather Weather and Wind Hazards During Drone Operations Postflight Drone Postflight Inspection and Maintenance

Flight Control, Crew & Jobsite Safety

Active worksites require clear communication, visual awareness, controlled flight paths, and protection for workers near the operation.

Visibility Maintaining Visual Line of Sight During Drone Operations Observers Visual Observer Responsibilities for Drone Flights Site Exposure Operating Drones Around People and Vehicles Equipment Drone Operations Near Cranes and Heavy Equipment Distractions Preventing Drone Distractions on the Jobsite Awareness Drone Pilot Fatigue and Situational Awareness

Airspace & Specialized Operations

Night flights, indoor inspections, restricted areas, airports, and controlled airspace require additional planning and operating controls.

Night Flights Nighttime Drone Operation Safety Indoor Work Indoor Drone Inspection Safety Restricted Areas Drone Operations in Confined and Restricted Areas Remote ID Remote ID and Drone Registration Awareness Authorization Drone Airspace Authorization and LAANC Awareness Airports Drone Operations Near Airports and Heliports

Electrical, Battery & Emergency Hazards

Batteries, energized equipment, lost-link events, restricted emergency scenes, and wildfires can quickly turn a routine flight into a serious incident.

Battery Safety Drone Battery Charging and Fire Safety Electrical Drone Operations Near Power Lines and Electrical Equipment Emergencies Drone Lost-Link, Flyaway, and Emergency Procedures Response Scenes Drone Safety Around Emergency Response Scenes Wildfires Drone Operations Near Wildfires Transport Transporting Drone Batteries and Equipment

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