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AirData launches cloud recording and 10-minute rewind for drone live streaming
September 10, 2026
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AirData has launched Stream Recording and Rewind for AirData Live Streaming, giving drone programs more control over live video during an operation and after the flight.
The update includes three new capabilities:
- 10-minute Rewind: Jump back through up to the previous 10 minutes while the stream remains live.
- Stream Recording: Save live streams to your AirData account for playback and review later.
- Capture what happened before recording started: Start a recording after an event occurs and include up to the previous 10 minutes.
Together, these features help teams recover moments they missed, save live video for later review and preserve a copy of the stream independently of the aircraft.
As drone programs expand into Drone as First Responder (DFR), dock-based inspections and beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations, the pilot, aircraft and person making decisions may all be in different places. The person who needs to see the video may not be watching at the exact moment something important happens.
In a live operation, the most important moment does not wait for the right person to start recording. Especially on longer ops, the operator is not recording the whole time, so a key moment can go uncaptured. That's the problem we built this to solve. Teams can look back while the mission is still unfolding, preserve a second copy off the aircraft, and do it across any drone brand, dock, or flight app they already use.
- Eran Steiner, Founder and CEO, AirData
Go back without leaving the live stream
With 10-minute Rewind, authorized viewers can move back through an active stream, review what the drone already saw and then return to live.
For a public safety program, that could mean an analyst or commander joining after the drone has already reached the scene. Instead of relying on someone else to recap what happened, they can rewind the original footage and catch up while the incident is still underway.
The Huntsville Police Department has already been using the new capabilities as part of its drone operations.
We have been using AirData Live Streaming for years, and Record and Rewind has given us a tremendous new tool to capture events as they unfold. Our analysts are now not only able to watch the live feeds, but can pause, rewind, zoom and capture critical details that may have been missed as events unfold. This gives the analyst more control over the data as it comes in.
- Chad Tillman, UAS Coordinator, Huntsville Police Department, Huntsville, Alabama
The same challenge appears in remote inspection workflows. If an engineer joins after the aircraft has already passed an area of interest, they can look back at the footage immediately instead of asking the pilot to reposition the drone or waiting until after the flight to review onboard video.
Start recording after the important moment happens
Not every stream needs to be recorded from beginning to end. But sometimes the event worth saving happens before anyone realizes a recording is needed.
AirData can start a recording that includes up to the previous 10 minutes of the stream. That means the recording can preserve the lead-up to an incident, anomaly or other important event instead of beginning only when someone presses record.
Programs that prefer to record every stream can also enable automatic recording whenever a stream goes live. Pilots can start and stop recordings from the AirData mobile app, while administrators manage recording settings at the account level.
Preserve a second copy off the aircraft
Because Stream Recording writes video to AirData as it streams, the saved copy is not dependent on recovering the aircraft or its onboard storage.
If a drone is lost or damaged, or an SD card fails or is unavailable, the streamed recording remains in the AirData account.
Recordings are stored in the account's configured AirData region, including regional infrastructure outside the United States. Administrators can set retention periods so recordings are automatically removed according to the organization's policy.
Recordings can also be shared with controlled access using a PIN, expiration date and QR code.
Record streams from docks, encoders and third-party flight apps
Stream Recording is not limited to video sent from the AirData mobile app.
AirData can record incoming RTMP, RTSP and SRT streams, including feeds from dock-based systems and third-party encoders. Organizations can use the same recording and rewind workflow across different aircraft, flight applications and remote operations without requiring a specific drone ecosystem.
For teams operating mixed fleets or expanding dock-based programs, the recording workflow follows the stream rather than the aircraft brand.
Supporting the next phase of BVLOS operations
The FAA's proposed Part 108 framework for routine BVLOS operations would place greater responsibility on the operating organization and calls for detailed records covering flights, aircraft, personnel, maintenance and training.
As drone operations become more remote, cloud recording provides additional redundancy by preserving mission video independently of the aircraft and its onboard storage.
Stream Recording keeps mission video alongside AirData's existing flight, aircraft and personnel data. Recorded streams can support post-incident review, internal investigations, training and stakeholder briefings without relying solely on media that remained onboard the aircraft.
Try Stream Recording and Rewind
Stream Recording and Rewind is available for AirData Live Streaming customers.
Existing Live Streaming customers can request a trial directly through the AirData web app.
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AirData surpasses 65 million drone flights as the FAA's BVLOS rule awaits publication
August 25, 2026
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AirData has passed 65 million drone flights, covering more than 850,000 drones and 470,000 pilots worldwide. The milestone comes as the FAA's final Part 108 rule for routine beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations sits with the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, where it has been under review since July 10 and where it takes its last major step before publication.
The pace has picked up. AirData passed 50 million flights in May 2025 and has added 15 million in the fifteen months since, a million flights a month. Some of that comes from existing programs getting larger. Some comes from organizations that now run drones as routine infrastructure instead of as pilot projects.
Those organizations are the ones Part 108 would govern. The rule moves accountability for a flight from the individual remote pilot to the operating organization, which becomes responsible for showing that its personnel are qualified, its aircraft are airworthy, and its operations follow approved procedures. It requires the organization to maintain a flight data collection system, keep qualification and training records for its people, and show that the person overseeing a flight is current on the aircraft being flown. Flights, personnel, maintenance, and incidents are the categories the rule names, and they are the categories AirData has captured for a decade.
Scale is also what makes the analysis possible.
Sixty five million flights is not a vanity number for us. It is why we can tell an operator that one battery is aging differently from the other nineteen packs of the same model on the same duty cycle. No single fleet is large enough to produce that comparison on its own. - Eran Steiner, Founder and CEO, AirData
Those flights come from 180+ drone types and 60 flight apps, so they reflect mixed fleets rather than a single vendor's ecosystem. AirData analyzes every battery cell after every flight and recognizes more than 880 pilot certificate types worldwide for currency tracking.
Pacific Gas and Electric flies across a 70,000-square-mile service area in California under a BVLOS waiver, and uses AirData to automate the flight, personnel, and maintenance evidence that waiver requires. Its program is an early example of the organization-level documentation Part 108 would apply more broadly.
Implementing AirData has centralized our flight logging, compliance reporting, and maintenance tracking in an automated and proactive manner. This allows our pilots, technicians, and administrators to focus on their respective missions with confidence that regulations are being followed. - Kellen Kirk, Manager of UAS and Fixed Wing Operations, Pacific Gas and Electric
AirData is a member of the Commercial Drone Alliance and has published a business readiness guide for the rule, The AirData Blueprint: Operational readiness for the Part 108 era. AirData will exhibit at Commercial UAV Expo, booth #914, September 1 to 3 at Caesars Forum, Las Vegas.
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AirData Enterprise
August 3, 2026
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The data and operations layer for commercial drone programs
Pilots, aircraft, missions, and compliance in one system, across the complete flight.
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What AirData does: Across any mix of hardware, AirData Enterprise captures the plan, the flight itself, and the analysis that follows. When a client or an auditor asks about a flight from last quarter, nobody has to go digging for it.
From flight plan to final report
1 - Before the flight
A manager assigns the crew, aircraft, and airspace before anyone leaves for the site. Pilots open the mission on their phone already knowing the plan, and an expiring credential gets flagged before someone flies on it.
- Mission planning → with airspace authorization
- Ok to Fly checks → weather and conditions
- Certification tracking → 550+ types worldwide
2 - In the air
A supervisor in the office, or a client at their desk, can watch what the pilot sees. Several flights can run side by side in one view, so one person keeps track of a whole team without leaving the office.
- Live streaming → sub-second, add-on
- Browser-based viewing → PIN protected, no account needed
- Multiview dashboard → feeds appear as pilots go live
3 - After landing
The pilot packs up and the analysis is already running. Weeks later, when an insurer or a client asks for records across a date range, you filter and export instead of rebuilding the file by hand.
- No manual data entry → logs sync or upload directly
- Fault and threshold alerts → as each flight syncs
- Compliance reports → for authorities in any region
Why programs choose AirData
Fewer aircraft lost to problems you could have caught
Battery and mechanical faults show up in the flight data as they develop, so an aircraft can be grounded before a problem becomes a loss. Airframe hours and battery cycles are tracked per asset, so service is scheduled ahead of a failure.
Hours back every month
Timestamp, location, pilot, aircraft, and mission type are captured without anyone typing them in, so a report that used to mean an afternoon in spreadsheets comes out in seconds.
Compliance ready before anyone asks
Certifications, waivers, and registrations are flagged before they lapse, and the evidence behind every flight is already assembled. Built for the Part 108 era in the US and the equivalent frameworks emerging with civil aviation authorities elsewhere.
Keep flying the drones you already own
180+ drone models, 40 manufacturers, 35+ flight apps. No hardware changes, no change to how your pilots fly, and no lock-in when you add or replace aircraft.
"Implementing AirData has centralized our flight logging, compliance reporting, and maintenance tracking."
— Kellen Kirk, Manager of UAS and Fixed Wing Operations, PG&E
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FAA Part 108 Explained: Everything Drone Operators Need to Know in 2026
July 20, 2026
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FAA Part 108 is the most significant proposed change to drone regulation since Part 107 came out in 2016. It sets up a formal framework for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations, something that has been legally possible through waivers but practically difficult to scale. This post covers what the rule proposes, who it affects, what the industry is pushing back on, and what operators should be doing right now.
What Is FAA Part 108?
FAA Part 108 is a proposed rule focused on highly automated drone operations. The goal is to replace the current system of individual waivers and exemptions with a standardized, scalable framework that lets operators plan and run routine BVLOS flights. Operators would still need approval for each operation, much like in crewed aviation, but without going through the arduous waiver process each time.
Right now, BVLOS flight is legal under Part 107 only with an FAA granted waiver. Getting one takes time, the scope is limited, and other operators can’t easily build repeatable programs around them. Part 108 is designed to fix that. It covers a wide range of use cases: long-range delivery, infrastructure inspection, precision agriculture, public safety, surveying, and more.
BVLOS Today — Part 107 Waivers
1. Apply for a waiver
2. Wait through case-by-case FAA review
3. Receive a narrow, one-off approval
4. Repeat for every new operation
BVLOS Under Part 108
1. Qualify once for a permit or certificate
2. Get streamlined per-operation approval
3. Run routine, repeatable BVLOS missions at scale
The proposed rule runs more than 600 pages and is the most substantial update to commercial drone regulation since Part 107 was introduced in 2016.
Why Does Part 108 Exist? A Brief Timeline
• 2021 — BVLOS Rulemaking Committee Formed
The FAA formed the BVLOS Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) to address the need for updated regulations enabling more complex drone operations.
• 2022 — ARC Report Released
The BVLOS ARC delivered a 381-page report with 70 detailed recommendations for the new Part 108 rule.
• 2024 — FAA Reauthorization Act
Congress mandated the creation of a Part 108 rule to address BVLOS operations, reflecting urgency to establish standardized regulations across the industry.
• June 6, 2025 — “Unleashing American Drone Dominance” Executive Order
President Trump signed Executive Order No. 14307, directing the FAA to issue a proposed rule enabling routine BVLOS operations and finalize within 240 days.
• August 7, 2025 — NPRM Published
The Part 108 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking was officially published in the Federal Register (90 FR 38212, Docket FAA-2025-1908), opening a 60-day public comment period.
• October 6, 2025 — Comment Period Closed
Nearly 3,100 comments were submitted. More than half addressed the proposed right-of-way rules.
• January 28, 2026 — Limited Comment Period Reopened
The FAA reopened comments on the proposed right-of-way and electronic conspicuity requirements, the most contested issues in the proposal. The reopened window closed February 11, 2026.
• July 10, 2026 — Rule Sent to OIRA for Final Review
The final rule reached the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) for review, its last major stop before publication. OIRA targets a July 2026 release and its review of significant rules can run up to 90 days, so timing beyond that window is still to be confirmed.
• Next — OIRA Sign-Off and Final Rule
Once OIRA completes its review, the rule can publish in the Federal Register, followed by an effective date (typically 30 to 60 days out) and staggered compliance dates. Allowing for the OIRA review window, a published final rule is most likely in late 2026 or into 2027, with full implementation expected a year or so after that.
Part 107 vs. Part 108: What’s the Difference?
| Part 107 | Part 108 | |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Individual remote pilots | Organizations / operators |
| Line of sight | Visual line of sight required | Allows for BVLOS flight |
| Max drone weight | 55 lbs | Up to 1,320 lbs |
| Authorization | Per-flight waivers for BVLOS | Operating permit or certificate |
| Responsibility | Individual pilot | The operating organization |
| Automation | Pilot manually-controlled | Supports highly automated flight |
The Two Authorization Levels Under Part 108
The proposed rule requires operators to obtain one of two authorizations before conducting BVLOS flights:
Operating Permit
For lower-risk, limited-scale operations:
• Package delivery
• Agriculture monitoring
• Rural infrastructure inspection
• Training and recreational BVLOS
Operating Certificate
For higher-risk or complex operations:
• Larger aircraft or fleets
• Operations over populated areas
• High complexity highly automated missions
• Requires Safety Management System (SMS)
New Roles: Who Does What Under Part 108?
One of Part 108’s core changes is moving compliance responsibility from individual pilots to the operating organization. Two new roles are required under the proposed framework:
Operations Supervisor: Responsible for the overall safety and logistics of every flight operation. This person is the final authority on safe and secure operation of all unmanned aircraft. Qualified through training, experience, or demonstrated expertise.
Flight Coordinator: Handles tactical oversight of individual aircraft during live operations, monitoring flights in real time and intervening when needed. Each flight coordinator can oversee multiple aircraft simultaneously.
Technical Requirements: What Drones Need to Fly Under Part 108
Part 108 sets performance-based standards rather than prescriptive rules. Key technical requirements include:
Electronic Conspicuity: Electronic conspicuity refers to technologies that allow aircraft to digitally broadcast their position and identity so other airspace users can detect them. Routine BVLOS operations require that all aircraft and traffic management systems understand who is operating nearby, maintain safe separation, and document compliance with emerging right-of-way and detect-and-avoid requirements.
Remote ID: Drones must broadcast their identity and location at all times while operating. This is the most common form of drone electronic conspicuity.
Detect-and-Avoid (DAA): Drones must yield right of way to crewed aircraft broadcasting via ADS-B (another form of electronic conspicuity), using onboard or ground-based detection systems.
Redundant Systems: No single power or propulsion failure can result in loss of flight control.
Conformance Monitoring: The aircraft must continuously compare its actual position and behavior against its declared operational intent. When deviations are detected, the system must alert the operator and, where applicable, other aircraft in the area.
Cybersecurity Protection: Systems must resist electronic interference and unauthorized access.
Anti-Collision Lighting: Must be visible from 3 statute miles.
Airworthiness Acceptance: Manufacturers are responsible for demonstrating airworthiness rather than the FAA issuing a type certificate.
What Should Drone Operators Do Right Now?
1 - Audit your current operations. Figure out which missions would fall under Part 108 rather than Part 107. Long-range inspections, delivery routes, dock-based missions, and anything highly automated should be your starting point.
2 - Review your documentation practices. Part 108 has broad requirements covering pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight records. Your logs, checklists, and maintenance history need to be complete and easy to produce on request.
3 - Check your fleet’s technical readiness. Does your current hardware support Remote ID, ADS-B detection, and the redundancy requirements in the proposed rule? Better to find gaps now than during a compliance review.
4 - Think through personnel roles. Who in your organization could qualify as an Operations Supervisor or Flight Coordinator? What training would they need? These aren’t roles you want to staff reactively.
5 - Get your compliance infrastructure in order. Part 108 will require maintenance records, pilot currency tracking, operational safety management, operational histories, and documented risk management procedures. AirData’s platform covers all of this today. Operators who have it organized before the final rule publishes will be in a much better position to move quickly.
AirData Is Already Built for What Part 108 Requires
AirData is a comprehensive system of record for the flight, maintenance, and compliance data a drone program depends on. It keeps one authoritative source of truth across your operation, so records stay complete, audits are easy to support, and conflicting information never slows you down. Without a single trusted record, a growing drone program is flying blind. Part 108 will require operators to maintain detailed, auditable records for safety, maintenance, training, and more, and AirData gives you the structure to handle that volume as your program scales.
The platform automates the work Part 108 will demand: compliance documentation creates itself, digital checklists and flight logs are captured automatically, pilot currency and maintenance records stay current, and fleet-wide analytics give program managers clear visibility into operational risk. Part 108 changes more than what you can fly. It changes how your entire operation is documented, managed, and proven compliant. Operators who build that record now will have a real advantage when the rule takes effect.
AirData is trusted by more than 460,000 pilots across 232 countries and territories, with 64M+ flights and roughly 10 trillion data points behind it, the largest known dataset in commercial drone operations. As a member of the Commercial Drone Alliance, we’re helping shape the standards coming out of the BVLOS rulemaking process.
Start an enterprise trial at app.airdata.com/enterprise
Build the record Part 108 will require, before the rule lands: Download the Part 108 Guide
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Product Update
AirData and Sony Electronics Partner to Provide Fleet Management for Airpeak S1
September 19, 2023
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AirData UAV and Sony Electronics Inc. have entered into a partnership to provide automated and comprehensive fleet data management for the Sony Airpeak S1 Drone. The collaboration will enable Airpeak users to efficiently handle aspects of fleet management including mission planning, equipment data, and meeting compliance requirements for their advanced new aircraft by seamlessly syncing their flight logs with AirData to provide its industry-leading platform in drone data analytics and UAV fleet management to Airpeak S1 pilots.
We’re very excited to see the combination of the Airpeak’s cutting-edge capabilities and AirData’s industry-leading data management,” said AirData CEO Eran Steiner. “Sony has done an incredible job creating an aircraft that has excellent camera, flight performance, and range capabilities. Pilots of this aircraft will especially benefit from the data analytics, mission planning, compliance reporting, and flight safety features of AirData.”
The Airpeak S1, the first in the Airpeak line, is the world's smallest drone compatible with and capable of carrying Sony’s line of full-frame Alpha mirrorless cameras and interchangeable-lenses. The aircraft is equipped with a proprietary motor, propeller, control system and sensing technology that allows for stable, smooth high speed flights even in windy conditions. Recent updates have expanded the aircraft’s capabilities for industrial applications in energy, communications, and other sectors. The aircraft can now be upgraded with an RTK Kit, a new advanced and lightweight gimbal, and an enhanced battery for even longer flight time.
AirData UAV is a leading platform for drone flight data analysis across multiple industrial sectors. This experience is leveraged to the fullest to provide Airpeak users with intuitive, unified fleet management. Users can sync their Airpeak drones to AirData with a simple button click and begin automatically recording their flight data. AirData also provides pilot management, maintenance tracking, and the creation of detailed operational reports. Industry users will also benefit from sophisticated mission planning capabilities, and AirData’s proven low-latency Live Streaming solution.
Full press release: https://www.pr.com/press-release/895906
Product Update
AirData Adds Remote ID Management
September 1, 2023
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The FAA’s new requirements for Remote ID on unmanned aircraft go into effect on September 16, 2023. To prepare for this regulatory change, users of AirData’s Gold, Pro, and Enterprise plans are now able to manage Remote ID information for their aircraft using AirData’s equipment management features. Users of the Pro and Enterprise plans will be able to generate flight reports that include Remote ID information.
Essentially, Remote ID capability allows a drone to broadcast identification and location information, and is part of the FAA’s plan to integrate unmanned aircraft into the National Airspace System.
Remote ID info is located in the equipment profiles under Equipment -> Drones.
For many aircraft, their Remote ID is the same as their Internal Serial Number.
If you have an aircraft that was not manufactured with Remote ID capabilities, you can make your aircraft compliant by adding a Remote ID broadcasting module.
AirData Pro and Enterprise users will now be able to add the Remote ID field to any Standard Flight Reports they create.
Enterprise users also have the ability to add the Remote ID field to Equipment Reports.
We will continue adding to this feature-set as the FAA continues to update its requirements for Remote ID and drone management.
FAA Remote ID FAQ
Which aircraft currently have built-in Remote ID capabilities?
The FAA requires manufacturers to submit a Declaration of Compliance for aircraft models that have built-in Remote ID capabilities.
You can view the list of aircraft with Declarations of Compliance at the link below. You can search for your aircraft using its Remote ID serial number.
Find your aircraft Declaration of Compliance:
https://uasdoc.faa.gov/listDocs
FAA Remote ID Standard Infographic:
What can I do if my aircraft does not have Remote ID capabilities?
Some manufacturers are releasing firmware updates to their older aircraft models that will enable Remote ID broadcasting for those aircraft.
If your aircraft will not have Remote ID capabilities by September 16, 2023, you may need to purchase a separate Remote ID module. A Remote ID module is “a device that broadcasts identification and location information of the drone and take-off location in accordance with the Remote ID rule”. These devices can be attached to your aircraft and will satisfy the FAA’s Remote ID requirements.
FAA Remote ID Toolkit:
https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/remote_id/Remote-ID-Toolkit-main.pdf
FAA Remote ID Broadcast Module Infographic:
Which aircraft and pilots are exempt from Remote ID requirements?
There are some exemptions from Remote ID requirements.
- Remote ID is a requirement for unmanned aircraft that require registration with the FAA. Any aircraft that do not require registration are exempt. This typically applies to aircraft under 0.55 lb/250 g in weight.
FAA Page on How to Register Your Drone:
https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/register_drone - Pilots flying in FAA-Recognized Identification Areas (FRIAs) will not be required to have Remote ID capabilities. These are specially designated areas for unmanned aircraft flying and are typically associated with educational institutions or community organizations.
FAA Page on FAA-Recognized Identification Areas (FRIAs):
https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/remote_id/fria
What is the FAA’s Part 89?
The FAA’s Part 89 is a document that outlines regulations for the “Remote Identification of Unmanned Aircraft”. This is found under the FAA’s Title 14 - Chapter I - Subchapter F.
Title 14 Aeronautics and Space - Chapter I - Subchapter F:
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-F
Part 89—Remote Identification of Unmanned Aircraft:
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-F/part-89
Means of Compliance Process for Remote Identification of Unmanned Aircraft:
https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/AC_89-1.pdf
Does my aircraft manufacturer offer native Remote ID support?
Most major drone manufacturers marketing their products in the US have already announced or implemented changes for Remote ID support. Below are announcements and articles from some major brands.
DJI
https://enterprise-insights.dji.com/blog/remote-id-dji-enterprise-drones
Autel
https://www.autelrobotics.com/download/582.html
Parrot
https://www.parrot.com/us/newsroom/parrot-freeflight-6.7.4-update
Teal Drones
https://redcat.red/press_releases/red-cats-teal-2-suas-receives-remote-id-certification-from-faa/
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Empowering Drone Operations: A Case Study with Oxy and AirData UAV
August 7, 2023
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At AirData UAV, we're dedicated to assisting businesses in overcoming the challenges of managing and scaling drone programs. Our commitment to this mission is exemplified by the success story of our long-standing customer, Oxy - Occidental Petroleum Corp, who we had the honor of presenting alongside at this year's Energy Drone and Robotics Summit 2023. Let's delve into their journey and how they leveraged our drone fleet management software.
The complete presentation can be accessed below for on-demand viewing.
AirData UAV: A Partner in Growth
Oxy's drone program has seen significant growth over the years. From a modest beginning with a few pilots, they now operate with 33 part-time pilots and eight full-time pilots, primarily using DJI drones. Scaling the drone program posed challenges, such as managing large volumes of data, mitigating crash risks, and maintaining compliance with the expansion of the fleet.
Seamless Integration and Partnerships
Our collaborations with various hardware and software companies have enabled us to seamlessly integrate flight logs from many different drones and flight applications. This has simplified flight logging for Oxy's pilots and has allowed the company to keep a comprehensive inventory of their drones.
Analytics: The Key to Crash Prevention and Performance Monitoring
A standout feature of our software that Oxy has utilized is our analytics. Our system helps prevent crashes by making flight log data visual and actionable. Oxy has been able to identify potential issues before they escalate by tracking equipment performance over time.
Incident Analysis and Learning
Oxy has derived significant value from our software's capability to analyze drone incidents. By examining detailed analytics and flight logs, they've been able to learn from past mistakes, refine their standard operating procedures, and provide improved training for pilots. This has proven vital in preventing future incidents and ensuring the safety and efficiency of their operations.
The graphic below showcases how information gleaned from AirData successfully determined the cause behind a drone incident involving its descent onto cables or wiring.
Compliance Made Easy
Compliance is a critical facet of any drone operation. Our software offers the necessary reporting tools to ensure that Oxy's operations remain within the confines of regulatory requirements.
Pilot and Equipment Management
AirData centrally tracks pilot performance to ensure safe and efficient operations. For equipment management, AirData automates inventory, monitors maintenance, and provides performance monitoring.
In conclusion, scaling a drone operation is a complex task, but with the right tools and software, it becomes manageable. At AirData UAV, we're grateful to be a part of Oxy's fleet management journey and look forward to supporting them as their program continues to grow.
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AirData and Blue innovation Collaborate to Provide UAS Fleet Management in Japan
February 7, 2023
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AirData UAV has partnered with Blue innovation Co. to introduce a localized and translated version of AirData's industry-leading fleet management platform – now available in Japanese! Pilots and fleet operators across Japan can now fly better and safer missions with a fully-translated interface, equipped to meet the requirements of Japanese Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) regulations.
More than 270,000 customers around the world use AirData for mission planning, drone and pilot management, and regulatory compliance, and Blue innovation is a frontrunner in Japan's rapidly expanding unmanned vehicles sector.
Blue innovation is a pioneer in the use of drones for commercial purposes. The company provides the Blue Earth Platform (BEP), a platform aimed at the integration of different autonomous devices, such as robots, unmanned vehicles, and smart sensors. They have a long relationship with Japan UAS Industrial Development Association JUIDA, as both organizations share the goal of promoting the future of unmanned aerial vehicles in Japan.
Blue innovation has been a great partner in this launch of AirData in Japan. Both of our organizations share a passion for promoting the growth of safe and successful drone use.” said AirData CEO Eran Steiner. “Releasing the Japanese AirData platform helps pilots in Japan improve flight operations, risk management, and flight data tracking. Our improved translation infrastructure allows the introduction of additional languages to new markets, with the goal of accelerating drone adoption worldwide in a safe and compliant manner.”
In light of the Japanese drone industry's alterations in regulations and technology, the companies collaborated to formulate a Japanese-market version of the AirData platform. This became achievable through its integration with JUIDA's Member Management System, which is based on Blue innovation's Blue Earth Platform. Extending beyond mere translation of the product, the companies endeavored to incorporate new features specifically designed to adhere to Japan's legal requirements from entities like the Japanese Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB).
The translation and localization framework underlying this project paves the way for future translations of the AirData platform!
Full press release: https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/615482973/airdata-and-blue-innovation-collaborate-to-provide-uas-fleet-management-in-japan
Blue innovation Co., Ltd.
Blue innovation, the pioneer of industrial drone use in Japan, was established in 1999. The company provides services in the inspection, office and education sectors, all of them centered around their proprietary Blue Earth Platform (BEP). BEP is the data and device integration platform for enabling advanced tasks via cooperation of multiple autonomous robots and various sensors. https://www.blue-i.co.jp/en/
Blue Earth Platform ® （BEP）
Blue Earth Platform (BEP) is Blue innovation’s proprietary device integration platform that is capable of mission-based remote (BVLOS) autonomous control and cooperation of various types of devices, including multiple drones or robots.
BEP’s integrated management of multiple drones or robots and cooperation with various OSes and systems enables the accomplishment of any type and number of missions that are not possible for a single device or system.
Japan UAS Industrial Development Association (JUIDA)
JUIDA was established in July 2014, for the purpose of the active promotion of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in Japan’s civilian sector, as well as contributing to healthy growth of UAS and the creation of new UAS industries and markets. JUIDA cooperates extensively with research agencies, associations, and related industries around the world, and offers support to enable optimal development of UAS in various civilian sectors, such as providing the newest UAS-related information. https://uas-japan.org/en/
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Product Update
AirData Teams up With Airbus’ Acubed to Offer LAANC Authorization
December 8, 2022
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AirData has partnered with Acubed, Airbus’ innovation center, to begin offering access to the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC).
AirData and Acubed are committed to providing a safe and easy-to-use platform for all drone pilots. By providing a turnkey solution for LAANC authorization, AirData users will be able to access thousands of square miles of airspace with near-real-time approval from the FAA.
Providing an intuitive and straightforward method for our customers to attain LAANC authorization is of paramount importance to us,” said AirData CEO Eran Steiner. “We are excited to work with an innovative aerospace partner such as Airbus’ Acubed to provide this service and improve our customer experience by making flying easier, safer, and more compliant.”
As an FAA-approved UAS Service Supplier (USS), Acubed is committed to being at the forefront of innovation. It began its pioneering efforts in the UTM space in response to the rapidly growing need for digital air traffic management. Acubed’s UTM team aims to build the critical infrastructure necessary to allow unmanned aircraft to safely, fairly, and efficiently enter the commercial aviation ecosystem.
The services provided by AirData and Acubed will make it easier for drone pilots to do their jobs, while also meeting the stringent safety and security requirements of the FAA. This is an exciting step forward for the drone industry and will help to ensure the responsible and safe use of drones in the US.
Learn how to apply for LAANC authorization on AirData here: https://app.airdata.com/wiki/Help/Applying+for+LAANC+Authorization+in+AirData
About AirData
AirData is the largest online drone fleet data management and real-time flight streaming platform, serving over 265,000 users with 28 million flights uploaded to date, processing an average of 25,000 flights a day, with high-resolution data stored per each flight. It is used by large fleet operators around the world as a comprehensive flight safety data analysis and crash prevention platform, with advanced maintenance, mission planning, pilot tracking, and easy-to-use live streaming.
To learn more about AirData, please visit https://airdata.com/
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AirData and AEE Partner to Advance Public Safety Drone Operations
August 30, 2022
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AirData has partnered with AEE Technology Inc., a leading USA-based innovator in creating rugged, commercial-grade UAS systems. AirData’s industry-leading fleet management platform will now support the full complement of AEE’s commercial aircraft to provide AEE customers with comprehensive pilot, equipment, and flight data management in one unified solution.
The latest addition to its commercial UAV line, the AEE Mach™ 6, is designed to serve first responders and law enforcement.
As a police agency starting up a new drone program, finding AEE has been a great addition. AEE's aircraft have been easy to use for all levels of pilots, and the quality has exceeded our expectations,” said Officer Steve Roach of Evendale PD, a customer of both AirData and AEE. "As a Police Remote Pilot, I like how easy AirData is to use in both maintaining flight logs as well as the live streaming service. I can rest assured that my flight data is securely recorded and I can share my camera view with any team member with one touch of a button.”
The Mach 6 supports a payload capacity of 15 pounds as well as an array of emergency response accessories. Items such as the Thunderhorn remote loudspeaker system, an E-hook attachment for heavier payloads, and their groundbreaking Night Color camera technologies have proven to be invaluable assets to AEE’s customers.
As an sUAS designer, manufacturer, and distributor, it’s wonderful to partner with companies like AirData. This partnership integrates their technology and services seamlessly into our public safety focused Mach UAV lineup,” said AEE CMO Mike Kahn. “Together, AEE and AirData have created an awesome experience for our customers.”
AEE is a trusted brand for first responders across the US, including many police, fire, and sheriff’s departments. Incorporating AEE’s full commercial lineup of its Mach 4 and Mach 6 aircraft will allow AirData to better serve the organizations that rely on AEE’s systems for mission critical tasks. This allows customers to use one unified platform to seamlessly and intuitively manage their fleets, oversee compliance, and track their maintenance needs.
AirData works closely with first responders and government agencies to ensure they have the tools they need to do their jobs quickly, effectively, and safely,” said Eran Steiner, Founder and CEO of AirData. “We are excited to work with a partner with whom our values strongly align. Integrating the AEE drones and sensors into the AirData platform gives us the opportunity to introduce cutting edge elements like true Night Color data into our ecosystem and better serve our customer base. We are proud to have partnered with AEE and look forward to our continued business relationship.”
AirData integrates with the AEE flight controller to automatically retrieve AEE Mach 4 and Mach 6 flight and equipment data. Users can pre-plan missions, prepare checklists, create detailed operational reports, set alerts for preventative maintenance and pilot certification, and frictionlessly meet compliance requirements.
Low-latency Live Streaming, a proprietary AirData technology designed and tested in concert with first responder agencies, will also be available to AEE customers. This Live Streaming service requires no additional hardware and provides 1-second latency video over standard mobile hotspots. Low-latency performance is critical in use cases that require real-time visibility for remote viewers.
AirData upload instructions for AEE flight logs here: https://app.airdata.com/wiki/Help/AEE .
About AEE
AEE Technology is a leading US-based designer, manufacturer, and distributor of UAV systems that specializes in public safety-centric aircraft and solutions. Public safety agencies across the United States, including fire, police, and sheriff’s departments use AEE Technology’s UAV solutions. Their purpose built dual RGB and thermal cameras with Night Color Vision are revolutionizing Search and Rescue operations across the country and abroad.
To learn more about AEE Technologies, please visit https://www.aeeusa.com/.
About AirData
AirData is the largest online drone fleet data management and real-time flight streaming platform, serving over 255,000 users with 26 million flights uploaded to date, processing an average of 25,000 flights a day, with high-resolution data stored per each flight. It is used by large fleet operators around the world as a comprehensive flight safety data analysis and crash prevention platform, with advanced maintenance, mission planning, pilot tracking, and easy-to-use live streaming.
To learn more about AirData, please visit https://airdata.com/.
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Migrate From Skyward to AirData - Special Program
May 9, 2022
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We are excited to announce a special program to ease the transition for Skyward customers looking for a smooth migration away from the Skyward platform. The AirData program offers automated data migration and budgetary flexibility. AirData invites users of Skyward to experience the benefits of the AirData fleet management platform.
The AirData migration scripts simplify the transition for Skyward customers. Many customers have already migrated to AirData’s fleet management platform prior to Skyward’s announcement. With these customers, AirData was able to build migration tools that are well tested and were used successfully.
We are here to help Skyward customers who are unexpectedly rushed to find a way to continue their operations uninterrupted," said Eran Steiner, Founder and CEO of AirData. "Our goal is to minimize the complexity and learning curve for your organization. We’ve helped many customers migrate to AirData in the past, so please reach out on how we can assist."
Federal and organizational compliance requires specific data collection and reporting, and AirData’s cloud-based application provides these regulatory reports, data captures, and analysis tools. Safe and efficient sUAS operations are carried out with AirData’s crash prevention algorithms, pilot and equipment alerting, and automatic maintenance tracking.
AirData invites Skyward customers to learn more about the program at https://airdata.com/skyward
Why choose AirData?
Ease of migration
Automated migration tools to simplify the transition.
Automatically capture your flights and pilot data
We do the heavy lifting of automatically tracking pilots and equipment so you and your team can focus on the task at hand.
Discover early signs of problems to prevent surprises
Identify equipment issues early on with our powerful under-the-hood information. Review trends and receive alerts to help reduce risk and increase flight safety.
Meet compliance requirements
AirData helps you meet compliance requirements through custom flight reports, fully customizable pre and post-flight checklists, and automatic maintenance tracking.
Collaborate and proactively plan missions
Plan ahead and create missions in specified areas, assign pilots/equipment, and collaborate with your team with built-in chat features. An integrated approval system ensures flights are in compliance with your company's protocols and regulations.
Improve Flight Efficiency
Analyze comprehensive flight and pilot data for optimal and safer flights. Track and identify pilot activity and behavior over time.
AirData automatically tracks your equipment and notifies you when maintenance is due. Ready-made templates make completing the maintenance a quick and simple process.
Live stream your drone footage with no additional hardware
The AirData live streaming service allows for very low latency streaming (1-second) of any flight app as it broadcasts the screen of the phone or tablet. The live streams are PIN-protected over SSL, which ensures that only designated viewers will have access to the stream.
How can I get started with AirData?
Getting started with AirData is quick and easy.
- Contact us or email us at info@airdata.com and let us know how many active drones and pilots are in your fleet.
- We will enable a free trial and get you all set up.
- We will provide information about the migration package.
Do I need to change how I do things?
AirData's philosophy is to enable customers to use their existing flight apps and various drone makes. Our platform is designed to automate ongoing operations without requiring any changes to your existing systems.
AirData supports a wide variety of drones and flight apps. Automatic flight log upload is quick and easy to set up with flight apps from DJI, Autel, Parrot, Litchi, DroneDeploy, and more!
What features are available on AirData?
From day one it has been our goal to do the heavy lifting so you can focus on your missions. AirData is designed to keep it simple for pilots and operators, and we automate many of the fleet management tasks while providing the necessary tools for maintaining compliance requirements.
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AirData - Skydio Technology Partnership
February 1, 2022
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We have worked closely with Skydio, America's leading drone manufacturer, to streamline the ingestion of flight logs into the AirData platform. The new partnership will allow Skydio Cloud to integrate into AirData’s robust fleet management platform – providing customers with a seamless and comprehensive fleet management solution.
“We have used AirData for the past several years and just recently introduced the Skydio platform to our fleet. AirData and Skydio offer unique capabilities that are critical to our team's mission, and we are thrilled about the new integration and its ease-of-use,” said David Roberts, Oklahoma City Police Department.
AirData’s fleet management solution allows for a safer, better-informed pilot, aligning with Skydio’s mission to make the world safer with autonomous flight. Integrating with Skydio Cloud will broaden AirData’s ability to better serve customers and their multifaceted fleets while giving Skydio customers a reliable way to track and manage their fleets, oversee compliance and maintenance, and mitigate risk with under the hood transparency.
AirData automatically retrieves Skydio 2, Skydio X2, Skydio 2+, and Skydio X10 flight data, meeting compliance requirements, discovering early signs of problems to prevent surprises, while tracking maintenance, providing detailed operational reports to users of the system.
For instructions on how to automatically upload your Skydio flight logs to AirData, please visit this help page:
https://app.airdata.com/wiki/Help/Skydio
About AirData UAV
AirData is the largest online drone fleet data management and real-time flight streaming platform, serving over 225,000 users with 22 million flights uploaded to date, processing an average of 20,000 flights a day, with high-resolution data stored per each flight. It is used by large fleet operators around the world not only as a logbook, but also as a comprehensive flight safety data analysis and crash prevention platform, with advanced maintenance, pilot tracking, and easy-to-use live streaming.
To learn more about AirData, please visit https://airdata.com/
About Skydio
Skydio is the leading U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight. Skydio leverages breakthrough AI to create the world’s most intelligent flying machines for use by consumer, enterprise, and government customers. Founded in 2014, Skydio is made up of leading experts in AI, robotics, cameras, and electric vehicles from top companies, research labs, and universities from around the world. Skydio is trusted by leading enterprises across a wide range of industry sectors and is backed by top investors and strategic partners including Andreesen Horowitz, Levitate Capital, Next47, IVP, Playground, and NVIDIA.
To learn more about Skydio, please visit: https://www.skydio.com/
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AirData - Wingtra Optimize Surveying and Mapping Drone Operations
October 20, 2021
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We just announced a new partnership with Wingtra that offers surveying and mapping customers a reliable solution for drone data management. AirData and Wingtra pride themselves on eliminating risk and increasing accuracy, improving efficiency, and providing a full spectrum intuitive solution for drone operations worldwide.
Wingtra’s key aim has always been centered around making life easier and more successful for our customers,” said Julian Surber, Product Manager at Wingtra. “So we’re happy to announce that WingtraOne data is now streamlined and completely compatible with the AirData flight management platform, which shares our focus on easing data management so clients can focus on quality data and achieving their goals."
The Wingtra - AirData collaboration provides surveying and mapping pilots a streamlined way to manage flight data, track maintenance and record valuable data for the organization’s compliance requirements.
We are proud to partner with Wingtra to provide customers with flight log analysis for the Wingtra platform. This dynamic aircraft brings high-performance accuracy and reliability to a VTOL drone, and is a powerful tool combined with AirData’s abilities to reduce flight risk, manage equipment, and maintain compliance,” said Eran Steiner, founder, and CEO of AirData.
This partnership expands the list of supported drones for AirData to provide customers with more flexibility in managing multi-faceted fleets.
About AirData UAV
AirData is the largest online drone fleet data management and real-time flight streaming platform, serving over 210,000 users with 20 million flights uploaded to date, processing an average of 20,000 flights a day, with high-resolution data stored per each flight. It is used by large fleet operators around the world not only as a logbook, but also as a comprehensive flight safety data analysis and crash prevention platform, with advanced maintenance, pilot tracking, and easy-to-use live streaming.
To learn more about AirData, please visit https://airdata.com/
About Wingtra
Headquartered in Switzerland, Wingtra is the world’s leading VTOL drone producer for mapping, survey, and mining industry professionals. Since its market entry in early 2017, Wingtra has partnered with more than 70 of the biggest equipment dealers and has been selling mapping drones globally ever since.
To learn more about Wingtra, please visit https://wingtra.com/
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