Practical Activity 2: Prepare and Verify BVLOS Communication and Telemetry Systems
Objectives
After completing this practical activity, learners will be able to:
- Prepare communication systems for BVLOS operations
- Verify telemetry and signal systems before flight
- Apply communication backup procedures
- Monitor communication reliability during operations
- Apply operational safety procedures related to communication systems
Scenario
You are preparing an RPAS for a Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operational mission requiring continuous communication and telemetry monitoring throughout the flight. Before the operation can begin, all communication systems, telemetry systems, navigation systems, and backup communication procedures must be tested and verified according to operational and aviation standards.
You are required to ensure that all communication systems operate reliably before flight authorization can be granted.
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Communication Systems
Prepare and inspect:
- Ground control station communication systems
- Telemetry systems
- Antennas
- Remote controllers
- GPS communication systems
- Signal transmission systems
Verify all systems are correctly connected.
Step 2: Verify Telemetry Systems
Check telemetry systems for:
- Signal strength
- Real-time operational data transmission
- GPS connectivity
- Communication stability
- Data synchronization
Ensure telemetry information displays correctly.
Step 3: Test Communication Links
Conduct communication testing including:
- Controller pairing verification
- Communication range testing
- Signal interruption testing
- Backup communication verification
- Emergency communication procedures
Identify and record any communication irregularities.
Step 4: Verify Navigation and Tracking Systems
Inspect and test:
- GPS systems
- Position tracking systems
- Return-to-home functionality
- Waypoint communication systems
Confirm all systems respond accurately.
Step 5: Apply Communication Backup Procedures
Demonstrate procedures for:
- Loss of telemetry
- Signal interference
- Weak communication signals
- Backup controller activation
- Emergency communication recovery
Apply operational safety procedures throughout the activity.
Step 6: Conduct Final Operational Verification
Verify:
- Operational communication reliability
- Telemetry stability
- Backup communication readiness
- Flight monitoring capability
- Operational safety compliance
Obtain supervisor confirmation where required.
Step 7: Complete Communication Documentation
Complete:
- Communication verification checklist
- Telemetry monitoring report
- Backup communication report
- Operational communication compliance documentation
Expected Output
Learners must produce:
- A completed communication verification checklist
- A telemetry monitoring report
- A backup communication verification report
- An operational communication compliance report
Skills Practiced
- BVLOS communication setup
- Telemetry monitoring
- Signal testing
- Communication troubleshooting
- GPS verification
- Backup communication procedures
- Operational safety compliance
- Communication documentation