Preparation should include

• preparing the battery
• checking or installing propellers
• syncing the controller with a phone or tablet
• checking to be sure firmware has been updated if necessary.

Process/Skill Questions:

• Why should drones not be flown in cold weather?
• What type of material should propellers be made of?
• What specific areas of the drone should be inspected prior to flight?
• What precautions are necessary with drone batteries?