Harris Aerial Support
Maintenance & Repairs
Maintenance & Repairs
Maintenance Checklist
Pre-Flight Preparation:
- Define mission and site survey.
- Check weather, airspace, LAANC, and perform aeronautical decision making (ADM)
- Determine emergency and rally points.
- Identify hazards and safety observations.
- Plan for visual observer and crew resource management (CRM).
- Ensure all equipment and batteries are charged.
Pre-Flight Checks:
- Inspect the aircraft, batteries, and ground station/controller.
- Ensure the launch area is free of debris and tall grass.
- Select the best takeoff and RTL location (flat and level).
- Unfold booms and lock arms, unfold propellers.
- Ensure all antennas and payload are secure.
- Power on the controller/GCS, drone, laptop, and carrier link.
- Launch GCS software and connect the RID module (drone ID).
- Check RTL settings.
Post-Flight Actions:
- Power down camera/LiDAR if needed.
- Unplug drone batteries.
- Power down the controller/GCS.
- Inspect for damage, including propellers, arms, motors, and airframe.
- Store the drone, gimbal/camera/LiDAR, and antennas properly.
- Fold landing gear and secure in the case .
Maintenance & Repairs
Maintenance Checklist
Pre-Flight Preparation:
- Define mission and site survey.
- Check weather, airspace, LAANC, and perform aeronautical decision making (ADM)
- Determine emergency and rally points.
- Identify hazards and safety observations.
- Plan for visual observer and crew resource management (CRM).
- Ensure all equipment and batteries are charged.
Pre-Flight Checks:
- Inspect the aircraft, batteries, and ground station/controller.
- Ensure the launch area is free of debris and tall grass.
- Select the best takeoff and RTL location (flat and level).
- Unfold booms and lock arms, unfold propellers.
- Ensure all antennas and payload are secure.
- Power on the controller/GCS, drone, laptop, and carrier link.
- Launch GCS software and connect the RID module (drone ID).
- Check RTL settings.
Post-Flight Actions:
- Power down camera/LiDAR if needed.
- Unplug drone batteries.
- Power down the controller/GCS.
- Inspect for damage, including propellers, arms, motors, and airframe.
- Store the drone, gimbal/camera/LiDAR, and antennas properly.
- Fold landing gear and secure in the case .
Additional Checks:
- Inspect propellers, motors, and ESCs for damage or wear.
- Check the airframe, hinges, and landing gear for integrity.
- Verify all electronic connections and pins.
- Perform a complete aircraft cleaning .
Maintenance & Repairs
Maintenance Checklist
Pre-Flight Preparation:
- Define mission and site survey.
- Check weather, airspace, LAANC, and perform aeronautical decision making (ADM)
- Determine emergency and rally points.
- Identify hazards and safety observations.
- Plan for visual observer and crew resource management (CRM).
- Ensure all equipment and batteries are charged.
Pre-Flight Checks:
- Inspect the aircraft, batteries, and ground station/controller.
- Ensure the launch area is free of debris and tall grass.
- Select the best takeoff and RTL location (flat and level).
- Unfold booms and lock arms, unfold propellers.
- Ensure all antennas and payload are secure.
- Power on the controller/GCS, drone, laptop, and carrier link.
- Launch GCS software and connect the RID module (drone ID).
- Check RTL settings.
Post-Flight Actions:
- Power down camera/LiDAR if needed.
- Unplug drone batteries.
- Power down the controller/GCS.
- Inspect for damage, including propellers, arms, motors, and airframe.
- Store the drone, gimbal/camera/LiDAR, and antennas properly.
- Fold landing gear and secure in the case .
Additional Checks:
- Inspect propellers, motors, and ESCs for damage or wear.
- Check the airframe, hinges, and landing gear for integrity.
- Verify all electronic connections and pins.
- Perform a complete aircraft cleaning .
Maintenance & Repairs
Maintenance Checklist
Pre-Flight Preparation:
- Define mission and site survey.
- Check weather, airspace, LAANC, and perform aeronautical decision making (ADM)
- Determine emergency and rally points.
- Identify hazards and safety observations.
- Plan for visual observer and crew resource management (CRM).
- Ensure all equipment and batteries are charged.
Pre-Flight Checks:
- Inspect the aircraft, batteries, and ground station/controller.
- Ensure the launch area is free of debris and tall grass.
- Select the best takeoff and RTL location (flat and level).
- Unfold booms and lock arms, unfold propellers.
- Ensure all antennas and payload are secure.
- Power on the controller/GCS, drone, laptop, and carrier link.
- Launch GCS software and connect the RID module (drone ID).
- Check RTL settings.
Post-Flight Actions:
- Power down camera/LiDAR if needed.
- Unplug drone batteries.
- Power down the controller/GCS.
- Inspect for damage, including propellers, arms, motors, and airframe.
- Store the drone, gimbal/camera/LiDAR, and antennas properly.
- Fold landing gear and secure in the case .
Additional Checks:
- Inspect propellers, motors, and ESCs for damage or wear.
- Check the airframe, hinges, and landing gear for integrity.
- Verify all electronic connections and pins.
- Perform a complete aircraft cleaning .
Maintenance & Repairs
Inspection & Wear
Fastener Inspection:
Lower Frame Inspection
Upper Frame Inspection
Propulsion System Inspection
Energy System Inspection
EFI: Fuel Tank/Line & Generator Inspection
Electrical & Communictions Inspections
General Inspection Timetable ( All H6 Carriers)
EFI Only: General Inspection Guidelines
150-300 Hour General Inspection Guidelines ( All H6 Carriers)
Battery Replacement (150 Hours)
Generator Or Fuel Cell Removal & Installation (300 Hours)
450-600 Hour General Inspection Guidelines ( All H6 Carriers)
Motor Replacement (450 Hours) & Full Maintenance Inspection (600 hours)
600-1000 Hour General Inspection Guidelines ( All H6 Carriers)
ESC Replacement (600 Hours) & Aircraft Analysis & Replacement (1000 hours)
Landing Gear Assembly & Disassembly
Boom, Motor & Propeller Assembly & Disassembly
GP Assembly & Disassembly
Plunger & Rack Alignment Assembly & Disassembly
Battery Rack Assembly & Disassembly
Maintenance & Repairs
Inspection & Wear
Fastener Inspection:
Lower Frame Inspection
Upper Frame Inspection
Propulsion System Inspection
Energy System Inspection
EFI: Fuel Tank/Line & Generator Inspection
Electrical & Communictions Inspections
General Inspection Timetable ( All H6 Carriers)
EFI Only: General Inspection Guidelines
150-300 Hour General Inspection Guidelines ( All H6 Carriers)
Battery Replacement (150 Hours)
Generator Or Fuel Cell Removal & Installation (300 Hours)
450-600 Hour General Inspection Guidelines ( All H6 Carriers)
Motor Replacement (450 Hours) & Full Maintenance Inspection (600 hours)
600-1000 Hour General Inspection Guidelines ( All H6 Carriers)
ESC Replacement (600 Hours) & Aircraft Analysis & Replacement (1000 hours)
Landing Gear Assembly & Disassembly
Boom, Motor & Propeller Assembly & Disassembly
GP Assembly & Disassembly
Plunger & Rack Alignment Assembly & Disassembly
Battery Rack Assembly & Disassembly
Maintenance & Repairs
Inspection & Wear
Fastener Inspection:
Lower Frame Inspection
Upper Frame Inspection
Propulsion System Inspection
Energy System Inspection
EFI: Fuel Tank/Line & Generator Inspection
Electrical & Communictions Inspections
General Inspection Timetable ( All H6 Carriers)
EFI Only: General Inspection Guidelines
150-300 Hour General Inspection Guidelines ( All H6 Carriers)
Battery Replacement (150 Hours)
Generator Or Fuel Cell Removal & Installation (300 Hours)
450-600 Hour General Inspection Guidelines ( All H6 Carriers)
Motor Replacement (450 Hours) & Full Maintenance Inspection (600 hours)
600-1000 Hour General Inspection Guidelines ( All H6 Carriers)
ESC Replacement (600 Hours) & Aircraft Analysis & Replacement (1000 hours)
Landing Gear Assembly & Disassembly
Boom, Motor & Propeller Assembly & Disassembly
GP Assembly & Disassembly
Plunger & Rack Alignment Assembly & Disassembly
Battery Rack Assembly & Disassembly
Maintenance & Repairs
Warranty & Repair Packages
Service Package
Recommended at 8-12 months or 250 flight hours:
Comprehensive Aircraft Inspection:
- Includes test flight and log analysis.
Pricing: $4,000-$7,500
- Labor Costs: 50% off regular rates.
- Parts Costs: 25% off regular prices.
Additional Services:
- Regular cleaning of the aircraft.
Extended Warranty & What We Cover
Cost: $4,000-$6,500 yearly after 1-year factory warranty expires.
- Replacement of damaged parts such as propellers, motors, ESCs, and airframe components.
- Excludes third-party sensor payloads.
Maintenance & Repairs
Warranty & Repair Packages
Service Package
Recommended at 8-12 months or 250 flight hours:
Comprehensive Aircraft Inspection:
- Includes test flight and log analysis.
Pricing: $4,000-$7,500
- Labor Costs: 50% off regular rates.
- Parts Costs: 25% off regular prices.
Additional Services:
- Regular cleaning of the aircraft.
Extended Warranty & What We Cover
Cost: $4,000-$6,500 yearly after 1-year factory warranty expires.
- Replacement of damaged parts such as propellers, motors, ESCs, and airframe components.
- Excludes third-party sensor payloads.
Maintenance & Repairs
Warranty & Support Packages
Tier 1
Cost: $5,000 – $8,500 annually
Coverage:
- Loaner drone if your drone is under repair.
- Phone support available anytime, anywhere during working hours (9am-6pm) with a special phone line.
- 3 support hours per month for outside-of-working hours.
- email support with a reply within 24 hours or the next business day.
Tier 2
Cost: $2,000 – $2,500 annually
Coverage:
- Phone support if the customer is having issues in the field.
- Weekday email support with a reply within 24 hours or the next business day.
- Scheduled phone support via support email exchange.
Tier 3
Cost: Included with the purchase of the drone
Coverage:
- Weekday email support with a reply within 24 hours or the next business day.
- Scheduled phone support via support email exchange.
Maintenance & Repairs
Warranty & Repair Packages
Contact Information
- Reach out to Harris Aerial support for assistance with repairs.
- Provide details of the issue and the required repairs.
- Utilize the support form available on the Harris Aerial website.
Request Form
Submit A Ticket
Maintenance & Repairs
DIY Guidance
Voided Warranty Information
Unauthorized Modifications:
• Disassembling, modifying, or installing parts without authorization from Harris Aerial.
Tampered Labels:
• Altered or tampered labels, serial numbers, waterproof marks, or false-proof marks.
Non-Manufacturing Damage:
• Damage caused by crashes, burns, or any other incidents not related to manufacturing defects.
Improper Installation or Use:
• Damage resulting from improper installation, incorrect use, or failure to follow the guidance provided in the manuals.
Unauthorized Circuit Modifications:
• Modifications to the circuit, mismatched components, or misuse of the battery and charger.
Improper Flight Conditions:
• Damage caused by operating the unit in adverse weather conditions (strong wind, rain, sand/dust storm) or electromagnetic interference environments (mining areas, radio transmitting towers, high-voltage wires, substations).
Weight Overload:
• Operating the unit with a weight greater than the safe takeoff weight.
Forced Flight:
• Damage caused by forced flight when components have been aged or damaged.
Third-Party Parts:
• Reliability or compatibility issues when using unauthenticated third-party parts.
Low Battery Operation:
• Operating the unit with a low charged or defective battery.
Software Modifications:
• Unauthorized software modifications, including software parameter changes .
Maintenance & Repairs
Warranty & Repair Packages
Conditions
When to Seek Professional Help:
- Significant Damage:
• Seek professional help for significant damage to the airframe or electronics. This includes major structural damage, extensive wear, or issues with critical components. - Persistent Issues:
• If experiencing persistent issues after attempting DIY repairs, it is crucial to consult with professionals to avoid further damage. - Third-Party Sensor Payloads:
• For any repairs involving third-party sensor payloads, it is recommended to utilize Harris Aerial’s support services. These components may have specific requirements and complexities that need expert handling. - Utilize Support Services:
• Harris Aerial offers comprehensive support services, including inspection, repair, and replacement of parts. Contact their support team for assistance and to arrange for professional repairs.
Submit A Ticket
Maintenance & Repairs
Warranty & Support Packages
DIY Guidance
- Follow the Maintenance Checklist:
• Regularly inspect the aircraft, batteries, and ground station/controller.
• Ensure all pre-flight and post-flight checks are completed as outlined in the maintenance checklist . - Use the Appropriate Tools:
• Use proper tools for minor repairs and adjustments to avoid causing further damage.
• Ensure all tools are compatible with the drone’s components. - Refer to the Manual:
• Consult the H6 Platform Operators Manual for specific repair instructions.
• Detailed procedures and guidelines are available for common maintenance tasks and minor repairs . - Contact Support for Complex Repairs:
• For repairs that are beyond basic maintenance or if you encounter persistent issues, contact Harris Aerial support for professional guidance.