Challenges for Drones Operators

For drone operators, setting up a new operation zone for BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line Of Sight) route planning is often a manual process that involves using various open-source tools and map data. This manual process is:

Complex
Requires significant expertise and coordination among multiple stakeholders.

Time Consuming
‍Extensive planning time and the use of multiple tools.

Errors Prone
‍Increases the risk of mistakes due to the manual nature of the process.

Based on numerous conversations with operators, it can take up to three days to design a new route that complies with maximum permitted height above ground level while minimizing both ground and air risks. In addition, back-and-forth conversations with the civil aviation authority might lead to redefining new routes manually. The manual nature of this process makes it challenging to scale operations efficiently.