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Introducing FlytBase On-premises: Secure and Controlled Drone Automation for Enterprises and Government Organizations
As drone technology becomes increasingly adopted across industries, the need for secure and customizable deployment options is more critical than ever. Data security and access control are non-negotiable for enterprises and government organizations.
At FlytBase, we understand the importance of data security and operational control. We recognize that, when dealing with sensitive data and operations, a solution that prioritizes control and customization is essential. That's why we are excited to introduce our On-premises deployment option, designed to provide maximum security, access control, and flexibility for drone automation needs.
FlytBase On-premises solution is designed to provide maximum security and control over your data and drone operations. By deploying FlytBase within your organization's infrastructure, you can ensure that your data is stored securely and remains under your control.
For organizations requiring the highest level of security, we offer an Airgapped configuration. In this setup, the FlytBase platform runs on a dedicated cluster of computers, completely isolated from the internet, providing an additional layer of protection for your sensitive data and operations.
The Need for On-premises Deployments: Solving Real-World Challenges
Consider a scenario where drones and docks are connected to the public internet, raising concerns about unauthorized access to critical data. It's a legitimate concern that keeps many organizations on high alert.
However, data security is not the only issue at hand. Organizations also require full control over who can access and manage their drone operations. Unauthorized access to drones or docks can have severe consequences.
These concerns are not merely theoretical. Enterprises and government agencies are prime targets for cyber attacks, and even a small vulnerability can lead to significant repercussions. For example, a data breach at an oil & gas company could compromise critical infrastructure like oil rigs, resulting in devastating consequences.
It's no surprise that the demand for On-premises deployments is growing globally. In the Middle East, On-premises is often a prerequisite for adopting drone technology. In Europe, organizations typically prefer to keep their PII (Personally identifiable information) which is contained in images and videos captured by the drone, and streaming data on-premises, while other data can reside in the cloud.
How FlytBase's On-Premises Deployment Works
FlytBase's On-premises deployment offers the perfect balance between data security and operational efficiency. This solution ensures data isolation and privacy, tailored to your organization's network setup. Media storage and video streaming are securely stored on your private server, accessible only through secure links. The system allows limited internet access for real-time drone control and authentication through your private cloud, keeping your data protected while still enabling essential drone operations.
The FlytBase dashboard and docking station will communicate exclusively with this private server for all video and media-related tasks, ensuring that data remains under the organization's control.
Airgapped Deployments with Zero Internet Access
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An airgapped deployment involves running the FlytBase platform on a dedicated cluster of computers, completely isolated from the internet. This configuration ensures that data and operations remain strictly within the organization's private network, providing the highest level of security and control.
Despite being offline, the FlytBase platform is fully equipped with all necessary features, including video streaming, map layers, media storage, license management, and authentication. All components work seamlessly together, allowing organizations to focus on their drone operations without compromising on functionality.
Key Features and Advantages: Why FlytBase On-Premises Stands Out
FlytBase's On-premise deployment options come with a range of features and advantages that make it a compelling choice for organizations looking to secure their drone operations and data. Let's explore some of the key benefits in more detail.
Operational Access Management
FlytBase On-premises provides full control over who can access and manage drone operations. Granular access controls and user permissions allow organizations to define roles and set limits on user actions.
Whether managing access for a small team or a large organization, FlytBase simplifies the process of ensuring that only authorized personnel can interact with drones and data.
Customization and Integration
FlytBase On-premises is designed to be highly customizable and integrable with existing systems and workflows. The open architecture and APIs enable organizations to build custom applications on top of FlytBase, while customization options allow tailoring the solution to specific needs.
Whether integrating with existing security systems or developing bespoke functionality, FlytBase provides the flexibility needed to create a drone solution that works seamlessly with an organization's requirements.
Data Security and Control
FlytBase On-premises puts organizations in complete control of their data. With the Airgapped deployment option, data is kept entirely within the organization's private network, ensuring it never touches the internet.
For those who choose the default deployment option, sensitive media and streaming data can be stored on a private server, accessible only through a secure network connection.
FlytBase enables organizations to maintain strict control over their data, providing peace of mind knowing that sensitive information is safe and secure.
Way ahead
As drone technology continues to shape industries and organizations around the world, the need for secure and controlled deployment options has never been more important.
With FlytBase On-premises, organizations are in control when it comes to data security and access. The flexible platform allows for customization and integration to perfectly fit an organization's unique needs. Plus, the user-friendly interface makes managing drone operations a seamless experience. For organizations seeking a secure, controlled, and flexible drone solution, FlytBase On-premises is the ideal choice.
For those interested in FlytBase On-premises, can reach out to our experts here: https://www.flytbase.com/on-premise.
Explore FlytBase's secure drone operations with On-premises deployment options, including air-gapped configurations for maximum data security.
Introducing FlytBase On-premises: Secure and Controlled Drone Automation for Enterprises and Government Organizations
As drone technology becomes increasingly adopted across industries, the need for secure and customizable deployment options is more critical than ever. Data security and access control are non-negotiable for enterprises and government organizations.
At FlytBase, we understand the importance of data security and operational control. We recognize that, when dealing with sensitive data and operations, a solution that prioritizes control and customization is essential. That's why we are excited to introduce our On-premises deployment option, designed to provide maximum security, access control, and flexibility for drone automation needs.
FlytBase On-premises solution is designed to provide maximum security and control over your data and drone operations. By deploying FlytBase within your organization's infrastructure, you can ensure that your data is stored securely and remains under your control.
For organizations requiring the highest level of security, we offer an Airgapped configuration. In this setup, the FlytBase platform runs on a dedicated cluster of computers, completely isolated from the internet, providing an additional layer of protection for your sensitive data and operations.
The Need for On-premises Deployments: Solving Real-World Challenges
Consider a scenario where drones and docks are connected to the public internet, raising concerns about unauthorized access to critical data. It's a legitimate concern that keeps many organizations on high alert.
However, data security is not the only issue at hand. Organizations also require full control over who can access and manage their drone operations. Unauthorized access to drones or docks can have severe consequences.
These concerns are not merely theoretical. Enterprises and government agencies are prime targets for cyber attacks, and even a small vulnerability can lead to significant repercussions. For example, a data breach at an oil & gas company could compromise critical infrastructure like oil rigs, resulting in devastating consequences.
It's no surprise that the demand for On-premises deployments is growing globally. In the Middle East, On-premises is often a prerequisite for adopting drone technology. In Europe, organizations typically prefer to keep their PII (Personally identifiable information) which is contained in images and videos captured by the drone, and streaming data on-premises, while other data can reside in the cloud.
How FlytBase's On-Premises Deployment Works
FlytBase's On-premises deployment offers the perfect balance between data security and operational efficiency. This solution ensures data isolation and privacy, tailored to your organization's network setup. Media storage and video streaming are securely stored on your private server, accessible only through secure links. The system allows limited internet access for real-time drone control and authentication through your private cloud, keeping your data protected while still enabling essential drone operations.
The FlytBase dashboard and docking station will communicate exclusively with this private server for all video and media-related tasks, ensuring that data remains under the organization's control.
Airgapped Deployments with Zero Internet Access
An airgapped deployment involves running the FlytBase platform on a dedicated cluster of computers, completely isolated from the internet. This configuration ensures that data and operations remain strictly within the organization's private network, providing the highest level of security and control.
Despite being offline, the FlytBase platform is fully equipped with all necessary features, including video streaming, map layers, media storage, license management, and authentication. All components work seamlessly together, allowing organizations to focus on their drone operations without compromising on functionality.
Key Features and Advantages: Why FlytBase On-Premises Stands Out
FlytBase's On-premise deployment options come with a range of features and advantages that make it a compelling choice for organizations looking to secure their drone operations and data. Let's explore some of the key benefits in more detail.
Operational Access Management
FlytBase On-premises provides full control over who can access and manage drone operations. Granular access controls and user permissions allow organizations to define roles and set limits on user actions.
Whether managing access for a small team or a large organization, FlytBase simplifies the process of ensuring that only authorized personnel can interact with drones and data.
Customization and Integration
FlytBase On-premises is designed to be highly customizable and integrable with existing systems and workflows. The open architecture and APIs enable organizations to build custom applications on top of FlytBase, while customization options allow tailoring the solution to specific needs.
Whether integrating with existing security systems or developing bespoke functionality, FlytBase provides the flexibility needed to create a drone solution that works seamlessly with an organization's requirements.
Data Security and Control
FlytBase On-premises puts organizations in complete control of their data. With the Airgapped deployment option, data is kept entirely within the organization's private network, ensuring it never touches the internet.
For those who choose the default deployment option, sensitive media and streaming data can be stored on a private server, accessible only through a secure network connection.
FlytBase enables organizations to maintain strict control over their data, providing peace of mind knowing that sensitive information is safe and secure.
Way ahead
As drone technology continues to shape industries and organizations around the world, the need for secure and controlled deployment options has never been more important.
With FlytBase On-premises, organizations are in control when it comes to data security and access. The flexible platform allows for customization and integration to perfectly fit an organization's unique needs. Plus, the user-friendly interface makes managing drone operations a seamless experience. For organizations seeking a secure, controlled, and flexible drone solution, FlytBase On-premises is the ideal choice.
For those interested in FlytBase On-premises, can reach out to our experts here: https://www.flytbase.com/on-premise.
Explore FlytBase's secure drone operations with On-premises deployment options, including air-gapped configurations for maximum data security.
Prioritizing Data Security in Enterprise Drone Operations
As enterprises across various sectors increasingly adopt drone technology to gather critical data and streamline operations, ensuring the safety and confidentiality of this information has become a top priority. Data breaches and unauthorized access can have severe consequences for businesses, including financial losses, reputational damage, and legal ramifications.
Recognizing this need, FlytBase has made data security a core focus of its platform, providing enterprises with the tools and features necessary to safeguard their valuable data. This is especially crucial for industries such as energy, utilities, and public safety, where the data collected by drones can be highly confidential and vital to maintaining operational integrity.
The Challenge: Balancing Data Security and Accessibility
One of the key challenges enterprises face when implementing drone technology is striking the right balance between data security and accessibility. On one hand, organizations need to ensure that sensitive data is protected from unauthorized access and potential breaches. On the other hand, they require the flexibility to deploy and manage their drone operations in a way that aligns with their specific needs and IT infrastructure.
Traditional drone data management solutions often fall short in addressing this challenge, forcing enterprises to choose between security and convenience. This can lead to compromised data protection, inefficient workflows, and limited scalability.
FlytBase Shield: A Comprehensive Security Solution
FlytBase addresses this challenge head-on with FlytBase Shield, a multi-faceted approach to protecting drones, docks, and the data they collect. FlytBase Shield provides a robust, end-to-end security solution that safeguards data at every stage of its journey, from the edge to the cloud and beyond.
The key features of FlytBase Shield can be categorized into four main pillars:
Data Infrastructure Security
FlytBase Shield ensures the highest level of data security through the following measures:
- Data Isolation: Each user's data is securely separated and accessible only to authorized users, ensuring that sensitive information remains protected and confidential.
- Data Encryption: All sensitive data at rest is encrypted using the industry-standard AES-256 encryption algorithm, ensuring that even if data is intercepted, it remains unreadable to unauthorized parties.
- Recovery & Redundancy: Operational data is stored across multiple secure locations with continuous replication and backups, ensuring data integrity and availability.
Network Security
To protect against unauthorized access and malicious attacks, FlytBase Shield implements the following network security measures:
- Secure Data Transmission: FlytBase utilizes Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.3 or higher, along with HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), to maintain the confidentiality and integrity of data in transit.
- Firewalls: Firewalls guard all communication channels by preventing unauthorized access, limiting malicious attackers, and blocking communication with any unauthorized servers.
Operations & Access
FlytBase Shield ensures secure access to the platform and provides incident response capabilities through the following features:
- Authentication: FlytBase uses OAuth 2.0 industry standards for secure platform access, ensuring that only authenticated users can access the system.
- Authorization & Access: Streamlined access to the platform is provided via role-based access control (RBAC), ensuring that users have access only to the resources and actions they are authorized to perform.
- Incident Response & Monitoring: FlytBase employs proactive measures for detecting, managing, and swiftly responding to security incidents in real-time, minimizing the impact of any potential security breaches.
Application Security
To ensure the security of the FlytBase platform and its underlying infrastructure, the following application security measures are implemented:
- Regular Security Audits: FlytBase conducts regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to proactively identify and address potential security vulnerabilities.
- Compliance with Industry Standards: FlytBase's infrastructure is designed to comply with the Center for Internet Security (CIS) and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) frameworks, ensuring adherence to best practices for cybersecurity.
- Third-Party Assessments: Security-specific vendor assessments are conducted for any third-party tools or services used in the FlytBase platform, ensuring that all components meet the highest security standards.
FlytBase Shield gives businesses the assurance that a strong, end-to-end security solution is protecting their drone operations and data by implementing these extensive security measures across all four pillars.
Certifications and Compliance
FlytBase is committed to maintaining the highest standards of data security and privacy, as demonstrated by its adherence to internationally recognized certifications and regulations:
- GDPR Compliance: FlytBase handles all customer and employee personal data in line with the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
- ISO 27001 Certification: FlytBase has earned the ISO 27001 certification, representing its commitment to upholding the highest levels of security and data protection.
- SOC 2 Type II Certification: FlytBase has achieved SOC 2 Type II certification, demonstrating its dedication to maintaining robust security controls and practices.
Deployment Options for Every Need
FlytBase offers a range of deployment options to cater to the diverse security and operational requirements of its enterprise customers, providing the flexibility to choose the most suitable deployment method based on an organization's specific needs and IT infrastructure:
Cloud
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FlytBase Cloud is the default deployment option that provides cost-effective access to the platform with enterprise-level security. It complies with SOC2 Type II, ISO27001, and GDPR standards, ensuring data privacy and protection.
This option offers high levels of scalability and flexibility, allowing enterprises to quickly start and scale their drone operations. FlytBase oversees the deployment and maintenance, offering frequent updates and upgrades.
FlytBase Cloud enables seamless integration with various applications through Flinks, enhancing the platform's functionality and usability. However, for enterprises with specific data residency requirements or those operating in regions with stringent data localization laws, other deployment options may be more suitable.
In-country Cloud
To address data sovereignty concerns and comply with local regulations, FlytBase offers in-country cloud deployment. This option ensures that all data is stored and processed within the geographic boundaries of the customer's country, providing an additional layer of legal and regulatory compliance.
In-country cloud deployment is particularly relevant for enterprises operating in regions with stringent data localization laws or those dealing with sensitive government or public sector data.
Enterprises can adhere to their data residency requirements while still enjoying the scalability and simplicity of management that cloud-based solutions provide by hosting the FlytBase platform in nearby data centers.
On-premises
For enterprises that prioritize maximum control over their data and operations, FlytBase's on premise deployment option enables them to balance the benefits of cloud-based services with the security of on-premise data storage.
In this setup, certain components of the FlytBase platform, such as command and control operations, are hosted on the private cloud, while sensitive data, including flight logs, images, and videos, is stored and processed within the organization's on-premise infrastructure.
This approach allows enterprises to leverage the scalability and flexibility of the cloud while ensuring that their most critical data remains within their control and complies with their security policies.
Air-gapped
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In situations where data security is of utmost importance, such as in critical infrastructure or highly regulated industries, FlytBase provides an air-gapped deployment option.
This setup completely isolates the drone docks and data from external networks, creating a secure, self-contained environment that eliminates the risk of unauthorized access through the internet.
Air-gapped deployments are particularly suitable for organizations dealing with classified information, intellectual property, or sensitive government data.
By physically separating drone operations from the internet, enterprises can ensure the highest level of security and protect their data from potential cyber threats.
| Type | FlytBase In-Country Cloud | FlytBase On-premises | FlytBase Air-Gapped |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Security | Data residency is ensured | Data stored on customer managed physical storage | Highest levels of data security. Fully disconnected from the external world |
| Maintenance & upgrades | Deployment managed by FlytBase - high frequency of updates | Deployment managed by the customer - lesser frequency of updates (Managed by FlytBase) | Deployment managed by the customer - lesser frequency of updates (Managed by FlytBase) |
| Scalability & Flexibility | High levels of scalability & flexibility | Scalability and flexibility depends on the customer's drone/dock deployment strategy | Scalability and flexibility depends on the customer's drone/dock deployment strategy |
| Cost of Ownership | $ | $$ | $$$ |
| Enterprise Integrations | Can integrate with applications via Flinks | Limited integrations available over the internet | Limited integrations available (no access to the internet) |
Conclusion
As the adoption of drone technology continues to grow across industries, prioritizing data security and choosing the right deployment option has never been more important. FlytBase is committed to providing enterprises with the tools and flexibility they need to securely and efficiently integrate drones into their operations.
To learn more about how FlytBase can help you establish a secure and scalable drone program, contact our team of experts today.
Explore FlytBase Shield's comprehensive drone data security offering, ensuring data safety and accessibility for enterprise operations. Explore deployment options for every need.
Introducing Flinks: Enable One-Click Integrations for Enterprise Drone Operations
Autonomous drones have become an essential tool for a wide range of critical operations - from security and emergency response to asset inspections and mapping. However, integrating autonomous drones into the existing enterprise stack remains a complex challenge.
This is where Flinks come in. Flinks are powerful connectors that enable one-click integration between FlytBase and a variety of third-party apps, devices, and modules used by enterprises. By acting as a unifying layer, Flinks allow organizations to fully automate their end-to-end drone operations.
Bridging the Fragmentation in the Drone Ecosystem
The core idea behind Flinks is to address the fragmentation that has plagued the drone technology landscape. Enterprises often find themselves juggling multiple disconnected applications, each serving a specific purpose in the drone operation lifecycle. This lack of integration forces companies to rely on manual, error-prone processes, like flying drones on one platform while visualizing other aircraft on another, or manually transferring data from a drone's SD card for post-processing and analysis.
Enterprises also use various internal systems, such as alarm or video management systems, to monitor operations and dispatch drones. The absence of seamless integration between these systems leads to inefficient operations and compromised safety.
Flinks change this by providing a centralized hub to connect FlytBase with a wide ecosystem of complementary tools. With just a few clicks, users can set up Flinks to automate key workflows - triggering a drone response to an alarm, automatically uploading aerial imagery to a data analytics platform, or streaming live video feeds into a security monitoring system.
The real power of Flinks lies in their simplicity and flexibility. While we offer a growing library of prebuilt Flinks for common enterprise use cases, organizations can also build custom integrations using our extensive APIs and SDKs, without the need for complex development efforts.
Types of Flinks
Alarms
Flinks enable seamless integration between the FlytBase drone platform and a variety of alarm systems, allowing automated drone responses to security events.
Data Processing
Flinks connects FlytBase to leading data processing and analytics platforms, enabling enterprises to seamlessly transfer and analyze drone-captured data.
Live Streaming
Flinks allow enterprises to integrate drone video feeds directly into their existing video management systems, providing a unified, real-time view of operations.
Mission & Logs
Flinks integrates FlytBase with mission planning, resource management, and compliance logging tools, streamlining end-to-end drone fleet operations.
Detect & Avoid
Flinks connect FlytBase to detect-and-avoid systems and airspace management platforms, enabling compliant and safe beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) drone flights.
UTM
Flinks integrates FlytBase with leading UTM (Unmanned Traffic Management) platforms, providing enterprises with real-time airspace data to support their drone operations.
Flinks in Action: Real-World Use Cases
Security: Automated Incident Response and Video Monitoring
In security-critical environments, Flinks enables enterprises to rapidly respond to alarm events by automatically dispatching drones to the incident location. The drone can then start recording video and stream the live feed to a centralized video management system (like Milestone, Genetec), giving security teams immediate situational awareness. Additionally, Flinks can integrate drone video with other security data sources, such as CCTV cameras, to provide a comprehensive, real-time view of the operational environment.
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Public Safety: Streamlined Emergency Response and Notifications
For public safety agencies, Flinks can help streamline emergency response workflows. When a 911-equivalent call is received, Flinks can trigger a drone launch to the reported location, while simultaneously notifying relevant stakeholders and sending the live video feed to the command center. This rapid, coordinated response enables faster assessment of the situation and more effective deployment of ground resources.
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Mining & Construction: Optimized Data Collection and Analytics Workflows
In industries like mining and construction, Flinks helps enterprises seamlessly integrate drone data capture and analysis into their existing workflows. For example, a construction site can use Flinks to automatically upload high-resolution aerial imagery from FlytBase to a platform like Pix4D, which can then generate detailed 3D models and reports to track project progress. Similarly, mining operations can leverage Flinks to feed drone-collected data directly into analysis tools like Strayos, enabling real-time monitoring of site conditions and productivity.
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Ready-to-Use Flink Integrations
Data Flinks: Connecting to Leading Mapping, Modeling, and Analytics Platforms
Flinks provides a growing repository of pre-built integrations with leading data processing and analytics applications used by enterprises. With just a few clicks, users can connect FlytBase to platforms like DroneDeploy, Pix4D, Strayos, and Skyebrowse, enabling seamless transfer of high-resolution aerial imagery and sensor data for advanced 2D/3D modeling, surface reconstruction, and AI-powered analytics. This streamlines the entire data lifecycle, from capture to insights, without the need for manual intervention.
Alarms & VMS Flinks: Integrating Security and Surveillance Systems
For security-focused use cases, Flinks offers a comprehensive suite of integrations with alarm systems and video management software (VMS). Enterprises can easily connect FlytBase to platforms like Immix, Genetec, Milestone, and VideoXpert, allowing drones to be automatically dispatched in response to alarm triggers and their live video feeds to be displayed alongside other security camera footage. This provides security teams with a unified, real-time view of their operational environment.
BVLOS Flinks: Enabling Compliant and Autonomous Drone Flights
To support beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) drone operations, Flinks integrates FlytBase with a range of detect-and-avoid systems, UTM (Unmanned Traffic Management) platforms, and flight termination solutions. This includes connections to OneSky, Altitude Angel, Involi, uAvionix, and specialized parachute providers. By linking FlytBase to these critical safety and airspace management systems, enterprises can ensure their drone programs remain compliant with regulatory requirements while unlocking the full potential of autonomous BVLOS flights.
Customizing Flinks for Your Needs
While our prebuilt Flinks cover a wide range of common enterprise use cases, we understand that every organization has unique requirements. That's why Flinks was designed with flexibility in mind, empowering you to create custom integrations tailored to your specific needs.
By leveraging the extensive FlytBase APIs and SDKs, your team can build bespoke Flinks that seamlessly connect our drone autonomy platform with your other business-critical applications - whether they're internal systems or third-party tools. Our developer-friendly resources make it easy to integrate FlytBase with virtually any software or hardware you use, unlocking endless possibilities for optimizing your drone operations.
Whether you need to trigger specific actions based on sensor data, sync mission plans, and flight logs, or automate complex multi-step workflows, the flexibility of Flinks ensures you can craft the perfect solution. The beauty of this approach is that you maintain full control over the integration, without having to rely on lengthy and costly custom development projects.
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Flinks Partner Program
Interested in adding drone automation capabilities to your industry-focused software? Through this partnership, you can easily integrate FlytBase into your own applications, enabling your users to fully automate their drone workflows with just a few clicks.
Flinks allows you to expand your product offering without complex development efforts. We handle the technical integration, so you can focus on your core business.
To learn more about the Flinks Partner Program, contact us here.
Get started with Flinks today
Flinks are available to all FlytBase customers. You can leverage Flinks to integrate drone capabilities directly into your existing business applications and workflows.
For guidance on getting started with Flinks, check out the comprehensive documentation and tutorials here.
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Scaling Enterprise Drone Operations with DJI Dock 2 & FlytBase
Since the highly anticipated launch of DJI Dock 2 and the advancements it brings, it has captured the attention of enterprise users, DSPs, and system integrators.
Its compact size, easy portability, and improved efficiency, combined with the upgraded abilities of supported drones like the DJI Matrice 3D and Matrice 3TD, are expected to enhance applications like mapping and surveying, among other applications.
While multiple third-party applications and products support the DJI Dock 2, FlytBase stands out by providing a comprehensive platform that leverages its potential and makes it enterprise-ready. In this blog, we will learn how FlytBase now helps you deploy fully automated, secure docked drone operations for enterprise applications with DJI Dock 2.
Top 5 reasons to choose FlytBase for your DJI Dock 2 operations
FlytBase seamlessly integrates with DJI Dock 2, providing an enterprise-grade drone autonomy software solution that includes workflow integration, flight automation, fleet management, flight safety measures, and robust data security features for efficient drone operations. Following are some of the reasons why you should choose
1. Flinks: Flinks, short for FlytBase Links, are connectors that help integrate the FlytBase platform with a wide range of external software apps and hardware devices. Users can fully automate enterprise drone workflows with pre-built Flinks or create custom ones with FlytBase APIs and SDKs.
2. Flight safety and compliance: FlytBase ensures comprehensive drone safety with a range of features, including custom pre-flight checklists, collision avoidance, and configurable failsafes. Users can also create geofences and 2D No Fly Zones (NFZ) to maintain secure operations. Additionally, FlytBase alerts users to potential airspace threats and offers mitigation suggestions to help maintain a safe airspace.
3. Robust data security: With multiple layers of protection that include secure data transfer, encryption, network configuration, application-level controls, and flexible deployment options, the FlytBase platform is designed with security in mind. We also use tools to help us enforce compliance with our internal security policies.
4. Hardware agnostic platform: You can seamlessly integrate and deploy FlytBase with multiple docking stations, drones, and third-party payloads while being able to manage the fleets with a centralized dashboard.
5. Enterprise-grade support: FlytBase provides enterprise-grade support via calls, emails, and chat, with the option to upgrade to custom SLAs. This helps dedicated business and technical account managers enhance customer and partner success, as well as provide on-ground support for extensive or critical deployments.
In addition to numerous other features, FlytBase enhances your DJI Dock 2 operations, making them enterprise-grade and exceptionally efficient. Now, let's take a look at FlytBase's approach to data security and its flexible deployment options for ensuring robust data protection.
Protect your drone data with FlytBase Shield
Large enterprises, government entities, and organizations managing critical operations face a major challenge in keeping their data safe and secure. Why is this so crucial?
Well, they handle vast amounts of sensitive information like proprietary business data, classified government information, and critical infrastructure. The drones capture this data, and any breach could lead to significant consequences, such as financial losses, damaged reputations, or even threats to public safety.
This is where FlytBase Shield comes into the picture to offer a comprehensive suite of security services designed to safeguard drone docks and data with multi-layer protection.
With our robust encryption methods, like AES-256, you can ensure that your sensitive data is protected at rest and in transit. Additionally, we take security measures for our user accounts with the help of:
- User account security with OAuth 2.0, Single Sign-on (SSO)
- Integration with Google and Microsoft accounts
- Adherence to industry cybersecurity standards such as SOC2 Type II, ISO 27001, GDPR, CIS, and NIST
This gives our customers peace of mind that their data and operations are safe.
FlytBase provides a range of deployment options for the DJI Dock 2, including the choice to operate within a separately managed AWS environment, offering an additional layer of security and privacy by being physically isolated from our multi-tenant cloud infrastructure.
- Cloud: FlytBase Cloud provides cost-effective access with enterprise-level security. It complies with SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, and GDPR standards, and enables integration with private cloud storage.
- In-country Cloud: Deploy FlytBase in your own country’s cloud to ensure compliance with data residency norms, data security, & the ability for customers to integrate with their preferred applications.
- On-premise: Self-host FlytBase on a private server for highly secure & confidential projects. Meet cyber security compliance requirements and have complete control over your drone data.
- Air-Gapped: FlytBase Air-Gapped operates offline, isolated from external networks, ensuring data security. Ideal for sensitive applications that require maximum protection.
Having explored FlytBase's data security measures, let's now learn about BVLOS operations, where FlytBase equips your drone operations with advanced capabilities for safe and efficient Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) flights.
Integrate your go-to apps and devices in a single click with Flinks
Using multiple platforms and systems in enterprise drone operations can create inefficiencies and pose safety risks. To solve these issues, FlytBase recently announced the launch of Flinks.
But what is Flinks?
Well, Flinks allow users to effortlessly connect the FlytBase platform with critical business systems such as alarm systems, video management, data processing, and more. By eliminating the need for complex, time-consuming manual interventions, Flinks enables enterprises to incorporate autonomous drones into their existing operations seamlessly.
Flinks includes six different integration types:
- Alarms: To integrate various alarm systems for drone response to incidents like motion sensors, fire alarms, and dispatch systems.
- Data Processing: To integrate data processing applications that help generate high-resolution maps, surface and 3D models, and reports tailored to specific applications.
- Live Streaming: To connect drone & dock video feeds with Video Management Systems (VMS) and other video storage or analytics applications for site security operations and incident response.
- Mission & Logs: To export detailed drone missions and data to apps that help manage resources, batteries, and flight logs.
- Detect & Avoid: To integrate third-party cooperative & uncooperative aircraft detection systems to ensure safety and compliance with airspace regulations.
- UTMs: To integrate uncrewed traffic management systems for real-time airspace awareness.
How FlytBase makes your drone operations BVLOS ready
Flying Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) is a significant milestone for various industries. With FlytBase and DJI Dock 2, your drone operations can seamlessly transition to BVLOS operations, with essential features and capabilities that ensure safe and efficient flight beyond visual range.
- Advanced Flight Planning Routines: FlytBase offers advanced flight planning routines tailored for BVLOS operations. Dynamic path planning, corridor fly zones, No Fly Zones (NFZ), Smart Return-to-Home (RTH), and customized flight workflows ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and efficient navigation in complex airspace.
- Geofencing and No Fly Zones: FlytBase enables users to create Geofences and No Fly Zones, ensuring compliance with local regulations and safety protocols. These virtual boundaries restrict drone flight in designated areas, minimizing the risk of unauthorized operations and ensuring airspace integrity.
- Flight Logs: FlytBase provides detailed flight logs that offer a comprehensive overview of each mission. Operators can review vital information such as flight path, altitude, speed, device status, and media captured during the mission. These flight logs enhance operational transparency, facilitate post-flight analysis, and support regulatory compliance efforts.
- BVLOS Documentation Templates: FlytBase simplifies obtaining waivers and approvals for BVLOS operations with pre-built documentation templates. These templates streamline the application process, facilitating regulatory compliance and expediting approval for extended drone flights.
- Third-party integrations for BVLOS flight safety: FlytBase integrates with third-party detect and avoid systems, Uncrewed Traffic Management (UTM) services, external ADS-B, and parachute recovery systems using Flinks. These integrations enhance safety by providing real-time alerts on intrusions, conflicts with nearby aircraft, and automatic parachute deployment in case of system failure.
Find out which BVLOS enablers have partnered with FlytBase to make flights safer. visit: https://www.flytbase.com/flinks
After learning about multiple aspects essential for conducting safe, secure, and reliable autonomous drone flights, let's dive deeper into the applications of the DJI Dock 2 with FlytBase across diverse industries.
Automating drone operations across industries
Applications like mapping and surveying are becoming more efficient and advanced, thanks to the DJI Dock 2, powered by FlytBase. The highly efficient cameras of the Matrice 3D/3TD drones make mapping and surveying more accessible and cost-effective than ever before. FlytBase simplifies creating grids over an area, especially for mapping and surveying. Users can precisely control parameters like Ground Sampling Distance (GSD) and overlap, ensuring accurate data collection.
Additionally, FlytBase's Flinks enable seamless integration of third-party apps and systems, further enhancing the versatility and capabilities of the DJI Dock 2 for various applications beyond mapping and surveying.
- Public Safety: Equipped with autonomous drones, first responders gain rapid situational awareness during emergencies, aiding in law enforcement and Search and Rescue (SAR) missions. With remote control and management features, operators can efficiently oversee operations from remote or mobile command centers, ensuring swift and coordinated responses to public emergencies.
- Construction: FlytBase and DJI Dock 2 can be used as a monitoring system that helps automate data collection, enabling real-time tracking of construction progress. Conducting mapping and site analysis becomes effortless, facilitating effective planning, design, and asset inventory management.
- Mining: Deploying drone fleets for routine missions, such as equipment inspections and progress reporting, becomes easier. Real-time video data capture helps monitor and survey, ensuring efficient stockpile management to prevent mine hazards.
- Security and Surveillance: Deploying drones for aerial monitoring and security patrols becomes seamless and efficient with the DJI Dock 2. In addition, by automating routine missions and scheduling patrols, with FlytBase, operators can ensure 24x7 monitoring of properties, enhance security systems, and easily safeguard assets
What lies ahead?
FlytBase with DJI Dock 2 enables a wide range of applications in sectors like public safety, mining, construction, and more while prioritizing data security with a robust system. In addition to this, the seamless integration with third-party systems via Flinks enhances the capability to automate, streamline, and ensure secure drone operations, offering an enterprise-grade experience.
Optimize DJI Dock 2 with FlytBase for seamless, secure, and automated enterprise drone operations. Discover integration benefits and enhance efficiency.
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Anglo American Deploys Drone-in-a-box Solution at Quellaveco Mine Powered by FlytBase
Anglo American Peru, one of the world’s leading mining companies, has deployed a fully autonomous drone system at its Quellaveco mine, making it the first mining project in Peru to adopt automated drone operations. The drone-in-a-box solution, powered by FlytBase, now performs scheduled aerial inspections of key infrastructure without the need for on-site pilots.
This deployment was executed in close collaboration with UAV Latam, FlytBase’s regional solutions partner, whose on-ground expertise played a critical role in enabling seamless integration and operational success.
From Manual Missions to Remote Autonomy
Traditionally, aerial inspections at Quellaveco required manual drone operations, demanding time, specialized personnel, and access to difficult terrain. With FlytBase’s drone-in-a-box solution, Anglo American has transitioned to a fully automated workflow. This eliminates operational friction while increasing flight frequency, enabling the mine’s operations team to gain deeper insights, faster, and safely.
Through FlytBase’s centralized dashboard, remote operators at Anglo American can program flight routes, define safe operating zones, monitor live telemetry and video feeds, and automatically store collected data in the cloud, all while maintaining high digital security standards.
Automated Data Processing with FlytBase Flinks
As part of this deployment, Anglo American is also leveraging Flinks: FlytBase’s one-click third-party integrations to automate the data processing workflow for all aerial data collected. Through a seamless integration with Pix4D, high-resolution images captured during autonomous missions are automatically synced to generate detailed 3D maps and models directly into the Pix4D Cloud. These maps and models are crucial for various critical tasks like topographic analysis, structural analysis, change detection, and accurate volumetric measurements.
Instead of manual uploads and scattered file transfers, Pix4D Flink automates the entire data pipeline, giving the team rapid access to processed outputs for better decision-making.
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The Future of Automated Mining Operations
This successful deployment at Quellaveco shows how autonomous drones can streamline routine inspections while reducing the need for personnel in high-risk areas. By automating aerial data collection, mining teams gain more frequent, consistent insights that support faster decision-making and safer site operations.
As the mining industry moves toward greater automation, Anglo American’s implementation offers a clear example of how drone-in-a-box systems, paired with integrated data workflows like Pix4D, can deliver measurable improvements in safety, efficiency, and operational visibility.
FlytBase powers Peru’s first autonomous mining drone system for Anglo American Peru, streamlining aerial data collection, analysis, and safety monitoring.
FlytBase and GEOINN Partner to Automate Drone-Based Mapping and Monitoring in Central America
FlytBase, a global leader in drone autonomy software, has announced a partnership with GEOINN, a Costa Rica-based geospatial solutions provider, to bring advanced drone automation to environmental, infrastructure, and security operations across Central America.
Challenges with Manual Workflows
Across public and private sectors, teams responsible for monitoring land, infrastructure, or environmental conditions often rely on manual field surveys and drone flights to collect aerial data. These operations can be repetitive, time-consuming, and require trained personnel on-site, particularly in remote or high-risk areas. Once data is collected, teams often face additional friction during processing, as large volumes of imagery require manual uploads and conversions across multiple software platforms.
Moreover, such challenges are particularly evident in sectors that require consistent, high-frequency data, such as environmental impact assessments, land development, and public safety. Delays in collection or processing often result in reduced situational awareness and limited responsiveness.
What This Partnership Brings
By combining FlytBase’s drone autonomy software with GEOINN’s deep experience in geospatial services, this partnership aims to provide a unified solution that enables users to automate aerial data collection and streamline their operations across use cases. With over a decade of experience in drone mapping, GIS, and remote sensing, the GEOINN team specializes in implementation and training while ensuring solutions are grounded in local needs and user realities.
Additionally, FlytBase’s software platform allows users to plan, schedule, and monitor drone operations remotely, reducing the need for manual oversight and increasing consistency in data capture. To overcome the common challenge of managing large volumes of data after each mission, the platform offers Flinks, or one-click third-party integrations with solutions like Pix4D, DroneDeploy, and Esri. These integrations help users automatically sync and process imagery, reducing the time and effort typically spent on manual uploads and transitions between systems.
“This partnership with GEOINN brings our shared vision of scalable, autonomous drone operations to reality in Central America. By combining GEOINN’s geospatial expertise with FlytBase’s drone autonomy platform, we’re delivering scalable solutions that work seamlessly for enterprises. This is a pivotal step in accelerating how Central America monitors its environment, infrastructure, and public spaces,” said Nitin Gupta, Founder and CEO, FlytBase
“At GEOINN, we have believed in innovation from the beginning, and this new business alliance allows GEOINN to innovate again by providing more robust, customized solutions that leverage the existing infrastructure of many of our clients, allowing GEOINN to serve unique integrations of customized solutions tailored to each client, as well as expand the options in ecosystems that integrate the most advanced and diverse drone equipment and third-party hardware” said Adolfo Gomez, President and CEO, GEOINN
With FlytBase Shield, an enterprise-grade security framework with encrypted communication, role-based access, and flexible deployment options such as on-premises and air-gapped environments, enables users to operate securely by default. Certified under ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II, and GDPR, it ensures that drone operations meet global standards for data protection and privacy.
FlytBase and GEOINN partner to automate drone-based mapping and monitoring in Central America, enabling scalable, secure, and intelligent data workflows through advanced autonomy and Flink integrations.
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Improving Safety and Compliance in Docked Drone Missions with AVSS and FlytBase
As drone-in-a-box operations scale globally, the industry is reaching a critical inflection point; autonomy at scale demands safety at scale. While autonomous drone deployments are transforming security, inspections, and monitoring workflows across industries, one fundamental challenge remains: ensuring airspace safety and ground risk mitigation during critical failures.
This is especially true in the case of Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) missions or flights over populated areas, where traditional manual intervention is simply not an option. In such cases, even a minor malfunction can have significant consequences. That’s where the integration between AVSS and FlytBase is set to redefine the future of dock-based drone safety.
Why Is Scaling BVLOS Drone Ops Still a Challenge?
DiaB systems, such as those enabled by DJI Dock 2 and the DJI Dock 3, are designed to operate without human oversight, but what happens when something goes wrong mid-flight? While multiple drone automation software providers like FlytBase offered features like detect and avoid systems, go-to-safe-altitude, return-to-home, and more functionalities, an even robust flight termination protocol is required to ensure complete autonomy without visual observers.
Without an active recovery system, a drone failure can lead to damage to infrastructure or property, injury to people below, compliance violations, and more.
Even with robust automation platforms like FlytBase, operators faced hurdles in:
- Obtaining regulatory approvals for BVLOS or operations over people,
- Deploying drones in urban environments with pedestrian traffic,
- Securing insurance for high-stakes operations, and
- Scaling operations without always having a human standby pilot.
The result? Docked drone operations remained largely confined to low-risk zones or line-of-sight use cases, limiting the potential of full autonomy.
How Does The AVSS Parachute Recovery System Ensure Safe Dock Operations?
To address the growing safety demands of autonomous drone operations, FlytBase has integrated the AVSS Parachute Recovery System (PRS) directly into its cloud-based operations platform. This integration introduces a comprehensive emergency response layer, designed specifically for drone-in-a-box deployments where human intervention is minimal or nonexistent.
The AVSS PRS, compatible with DJI M3D and M3TD models used in the DJI Dock 2, is engineered to respond to critical in-flight failures with exceptional speed and precision. The system is capable of deploying a parachute in under half a second when a failure is detected, ensuring a controlled descent that minimizes risk to people and property on the ground.
What makes this integration particularly powerful is its tight coupling with the FlytBase interface. Operators can monitor the health and status of the parachute system in real time. In addition to automated triggers, the parachute can also be manually deployed from the FlytBase Operations Dashboard if a situation calls for operator intervention.
What This Integration Delivers
- Hardware-Software Synergy
The AVSS Parachute Recovery System (PRS), compatible with DJI M3D and M3TD drones used in DJI Dock 2, is now natively integrated with the FlytBase platform, providing seamless connectivity between hardware and software.
- Rapid Response
The system can deploy the parachute in under 0.5 seconds when a critical failure is detected. Additionally, operators can manually trigger deployment via the FlytBase dashboard if necessary. - Live System Monitoring
Operators gain real-time visibility into the status of the parachute system, including armed state, errors, or disconnections. This ensures pre-flight readiness and fast issue identification.
- Post-Deployment Monitoring: After the parachute is deployed, operators can access the post-deployment statistics, like the last known location, post-incident telemetry and alert logs, all available through the FlytBase dashboard.
- Flight Termination Support
Certain AVSS models, such as the PRS-M3DTEX, include a built-in Flight Termination System (FTS) that shuts down drone power before parachute deployment, an essential feature for BVLOS regulatory compliance. - Operational Feedback and Alerts
The FlytBase platform provides visual feedback to operators of successful parachute deployment and immediate alerts during and after events, enabling better situational awareness and incident reporting.
- BVLOS Operations Support
Through this integration, operators can ensure regulatory compliance to align with ASTM F3322-22 and EASA MOC 2512 standards, expediting approvals for BVLOS or urban missions across stringent aviation standards stated by the FAA, EASA, and more.
- Rescue Acknowledgement & System Reset
Once the drone is marked as rescued, the FlytBase platform automatically resets the map view, active alerts, and launch panel to default, ensuring readiness for the next mission.
How To Get Started With Safe and Compliant BVLOS Drone Operations?
The integration of AVSS with FlytBase is more than a product update, it’s an operational shift that enables safer, smarter, and more compliant dock deployments. For operators looking to scale their autonomous drone programs, this is the moment to build safety directly into the foundation of your workflows.
If you're already deploying DJI Dock or planning BVLOS operations, it's time to assess your emergency readiness strategy. Connect with the FlytBase team to activate AVSS integration across your fleet, explore compliance requirements for your region, and review how this system can accelerate waiver approvals and insurance validation.
Discover how FlytBase’s integration with AVSS PRS-M3DT and M3DTEX empowers DJI Dock 2-based drone operations with real-time safety monitoring, rapid emergency response, and BVLOS compliance.
Enhancing Campus Security with FlytBase's Text-to-Fly Automation
Security teams are discovering how to deploy drones instantly with a simple text message. This practical Text-to-Fly automation, built using FlytBase's integration and automation capabilities with Flinks and Flows enables security personnel at schools, corporate campuses or any required site to launch aerial surveillance within seconds. Here's how you can create a system that transforms emergency response protocols using FlytBase.
The Challenge: Rapid Aerial Response for Security Teams
Site security teams face increasing pressure to respond quickly to potential threats. Traditional drone operations require trained pilots, complex controls, and valuable time—resources that are scarce during emergencies.
For security directors, site safety managers, and security professionals at such facilities, the technical requirements of drone deployment have created significant obstacles to implementing effective aerial response systems.
Solution: Building Text-to-Fly with Flinks and Flows
FlytBase's Flinks and Flows feature provides the integration tools that security professionals need to create effective automation workflows. This Text-to-Fly implementation connects simple text message triggers to complex DJI dock operations, removing the need for technical expertise during critical moments.
Security teams across locations can now create systems where authorized personnel launch pre-programmed drone missions with just a single text message—making aerial security accessible to facilities of all types.
How It Works: Step-by-Step Text-to-Fly Automation Process
This is how the Text-to-Fly workflow created with FlytBase works:
- A security team member gets alerted of a situation requiring aerial visibility through integration with alarm systems using Alarm Flink
- They send a text message 'Fly' to the designated number
- FlytBase's platform processes this trigger through its automation system
- The DJI dock automatically opens and launches the drone
- The drone follows its pre-programmed mission path over the site
- Simultaneously, the system sends email and WhatsApp notifications to the security team
The entire sequence takes just 20 seconds from text to takeoff—delivering immediate aerial visibility for site security teams. Watch the video below.
Case Study: OvrWatch Implementation in Asheville, North Carolina
This automation was successfully built and tested in collaboration with Rhys Anderson from the Ovrwatch team in Asheville, North Carolina. This real-world implementation provided valuable validation for the trigger-based workflow in an actual US campus security scenario.
The deployment strategically positioned DJI Docks around key campus locations, creating a network of on-demand aerial response units that could be triggered instantly during security incidents.
Key Benefits for Public Safety and Site Security Teams
Security professionals at schools and corporate campuses gain several advantages from this automated approach:
- One-Touch Deployment: Security personnel need only basic text messaging skills
- 20-Second Response Time: Significantly faster than traditional drone deployment methods
- Team Coordination: Automatic WhatsApp and email alerts ensure all team members are informed
- Consistent Coverage: Pre-programmed flight paths cover critical site areas every time
- Force Multiplication: Security teams can maintain ground response while gaining aerial visibility
This solution is particularly valuable for public safety teams protecting schools, college campuses, and corporate facilities.
Setting Up Your Text-to-Fly Automation with DJI Docks
Any security team with FlytBase Pro can access and create this Text-to-Fly automation. The implementation process typically involves:
- Positioning DJI Docks at strategic campus locations
- Creating custom flight missions for each security zone using FlytBase
- Configuring the text message trigger in the Flinks and Flows interface
- Testing the automation workflow in your specific environment
- Training your security team on appropriate use protocols
Conclusion
The Text-to-Fly automation workflow demonstrates how security professionals can use FlytBase's integration capabilities to create practical drone solutions for site security. By reducing complex drone operations to a single text message, this system delivers immediate aerial visibility exactly when campus security teams need it most.
As shown through successful implementation in Asheville, North Carolina, this approach effectively enhances security protocols for schools, corporate campuses, and other facilities requiring quick emergency response capabilities.
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FlytBase Launches Pro Plan to Scale Remote Drone Operations for $99 /month
San Jose, California (USA), April 18, 2025: FlytBase, a leading drone autonomy software platform, announced the launch of FlytBase Pro, an enterprise-grade subscription plan designed to help organizations scale their autonomous drone operations with a flexible, pay-as-you-go pricing model. This offering addresses key challenges in enterprise drone dock deployments while providing data security, integration capabilities, and advanced mission-planning features required to transition from pilot programs to production deployments. Now users can purchase Pro directly from FlytBase's website - https://flyt.link/Oy6rs5q
Until now, businesses didn’t have access to a reliable yet affordable solution to properly test remote drone pilot programs before committing to a full enterprise solution. This gap has forced many to either make significant upfront investments before proving value or to remain stuck in limited pilot phases that can't demonstrate the full potential of dock drone operations. FlytBase Pro directly addresses this challenge with a comprehensive platform designed to enable proper evaluation and scaling at an accessible price point.
"Organizations implementing autonomous drones face significant challenges in transitioning from pilot programs to full production deployments," said Nitin Gupta, CEO and Founder of FlytBase. "With FlytBase Pro, we're removing these barriers by providing enterprise-grade capabilities that allow companies to scale at their own pace without rigid commitments."
Capabilities
FlytBase Pro addresses four critical challenges that have previously hindered enterprise drone adoption:
- Enhanced Data Security & IT Compliance
The platform, powered by FlytBase Shield, provides ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type 2, and GDPR compliance. Additionally, with protocols like AES-256 and TLS 1.3, the platform ensures that both data at rest and in transit are secure.
- Seamless Enterprise Integrations
FlytBase Pro includes "Flinks and Flows" for custom integrations, enabling alarm-triggered autonomous drone dispatch, video streaming to third-party existing video management software like Genetec and Milestone, and automated data processing workflows with software like Pix4D, DroneDeploy, and Strayos.
- Advanced Mission Planning
The platform's 5D Mission Planner allows complete flight path recording, including gimbal movements, angles, and altitude, enabling consistent, repeatable mission execution for asset monitoring, security patrols, and emergency response.
- Intelligent Data Analysis
FlytBase Pro supports integration with AI-R Edge hardware (an Accelerated Compute Unit (ACU) designed to enhance drone autonomy by bringing AI processing to the edge), which enables real-time AI analytics capabilities for object detection, counting, and anomaly identification. This hardware integration converts drone data into actionable intelligence for security, inspection, and monitoring applications.
FlytBase Pro enables advanced use cases across multiple industries:
- Security: Autonomous perimeter security with AI-powered intrusion detection and automated alerts
- Critical Infrastructure: Regular inspection missions with consistent imagery for comparative analysis
- Construction: Automated progress monitoring through integration with data processing software like Pix4D and Drone Deploy
- Emergency Response: Rapid automated drone deployment to incident scenes with live video feeds to command centers
FlytBase Pro is available at $99/month globally ($999 /year when billed annually) through FlytBase’s website, with no limit on the number of docks or users in an organization. Additional services are available on a pay-as-you-go basis, allowing organizations to start small and scale as needed.
This plan supports all DJI Docks. For more information about FlytBase Pro or to purchase the plan, visit https://flyt.link/Oy6rs5q
FlytBase Pro bridges the gap from pilot programs to full-scale docked drone operations with a new subscription model
Statnett Deploys First Fully Remote Drone-in-a-Box Solution For Powerline Inspection with FlytBase
Statnett SF, Norway's state-owned power grid operator, has successfully completed their first fully remote drone inspection flight between Aura and Viklandet, including a detailed examination of the Viklandet substation. The entire operation was controlled from their Drone Operations Center in Sunndalsøra, demonstrating the practical benefits of autonomous drone operations for infrastructure monitoring.
This implementation shows how power utilities can improve inspection efficiency and data quality while reducing operational costs and enhancing worker safety.
Custom ADS-L Transponder for Airspace Safety
A notable aspect of this implementation is Statnett's deployment of their custom-developed ADS-L (Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Light) transponder. This proprietary solution weighs only 30 grams and measures 17x30x50 mm, featuring sealed USB/SMA connectors and conformal-coated PCB for weather resistance.
ADS-L technology serves a similar function to ADS-B systems in manned aviation but is specifically adapted for unmanned aircraft. It contributes to situational awareness in shared airspace, helps with airspace deconfliction between multiple aircraft, and supports integration with UAS Traffic Management (UTM) systems, particularly in regions with both drone and manned aircraft activity.
Integration with Drone-in-a-Box and FlytBase
The inspection operation utilized a drone docking station with FlytBase software. This technology combination enabled remote launch, landing, and charging capabilities fully integrated into Statnett's operations platform. The mission was supervised using joystick control alongside real-time software monitoring.
This integration allows for expanded operational capabilities, which can significantly improve the scope and efficiency of critical infrastructure inspections.
As stated by Espen Blomlie “The inspection flight was executed using Dock and FlytBase, with full support for remote launch, landing, and charging, integrated into our operations platform. The mission was supervised using joystick control and real-time software monitoring – a true showcase of the future of infrastructure inspections.”
Contributing to Airspace Safety
Statnett is actively participating in Norway's national drone strategy and the development of policy frameworks for emerging air mobility solutions. Their implementation of technologies like the ADS-L transponder demonstrates their commitment to advancing drone operations safety.
Practical Applications for Infrastructure Monitoring
This successful remote inspection demonstrates the potential for power utilities to transform their infrastructure monitoring processes. With autonomous drone technology, companies can perform more frequent asset inspections while reducing the need for personnel to access hazardous locations, ultimately improving both operational efficiency and safety outcomes.
As utilities continue to adopt autonomous drone technology, implementations like Statnett's provide valuable real-world examples of effective technical integration and safety-focused operations.
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Discover how Statnett, Norway’s TSO, completed its first fully remote drone inspection using FlytBase. Learn how automated drone operations are transforming powerline inspections and substation monitoring.
AI-Powered Drone Operations: Transforming Enterprise Solutions in 2025
In the race toward fully autonomous drone operations, a silent transformation is taking place at the edge of the network. While the industry focused on flight automation and docking stations, the true transformation has emerged elsewhere: edge intelligence.
The difference is striking. Traditional drone operations send massive video streams to distant cloud servers, creating delays, security vulnerabilities, and mounting costs. Edge-powered systems like AI-R are fundamentally transforming this paradigm by bringing intelligence directly to the source.
Why Traditional Drone Architecture Falls Short
Despite significant investments in drone technology, many enterprise programs struggle to scale beyond initial deployments. Three critical limitations consistently emerge:
- Security concerns lead IT teams to reject programs that require opening network ports, transmitting sensitive visual data to third-party clouds, and creating potential vulnerabilities through remote access.
- Simultaneously, unsustainable economics emerge as operations grow—video streaming expenses multiply with each viewer, storage requirements expand with increased flights, and processing costs rise with more sophisticated analysis needs.
- Perhaps most critically, time-to-insight gaps undermine operational value when security threats are identified after incidents conclude, infrastructure issues are discovered after inspection teams depart, and safety violations are detected too late for intervention.
This triple challenge creates a fundamental barrier to scaling drone operations beyond limited deployments.
AI-R: The Edge Intelligence Architecture
Edge processing fundamentally transforms the drone operations model by bringing AI directly to the data source. This architectural approach delivers three core advantages:
Security by Design
Edge systems create self-contained intelligence environments that satisfy even the most stringent IT requirements:
- Hardware-level security protections
- Controlled access through secure protocols
- Comprehensive monitoring capabilities
- Local processing that maintains data sovereignty
Economics Transformed
By processing data locally and transmitting only essential information, edge systems dramatically reduce infrastructure requirements:
- Significantly lower bandwidth utilization
- Reduced cloud processing expenses
- Minimized storage requirements
- Linear cost scaling even with exponential deployment growth
Real-Time Intelligence
When processing happens at the edge, insights arrive precisely when they create maximum value:
- Immediate object detection and classification
- Instant alert generation for predefined conditions
- Real-time operational awareness
- Time-sensitive response capabilities
Building the Foundation for Autonomous Drone Ops
Edge intelligence does more than solve today's operational challenges—it establishes the architecture for tomorrow's capabilities:
- Adaptive intelligence that evolves based on operational patterns
- Collaborative systems where multiple drones share edge processing
- Integrated workflows connecting drone insights directly to enterprise systems
- Advanced analytics without increased transmission or processing costs
Much like how NVIDIA's edge computing platforms transformed autonomous vehicles from connected cars to intelligent systems, edge processing is enabling drones to evolve from remote-piloted devices to truly autonomous aerial platforms.
Accelerate Your AI Drone Transformation
The shift to edge intelligence represents both an immediate operational advantage and a strategic positioning for future capabilities. Organizations implementing edge processing now are establishing the technical foundation for increasingly sophisticated autonomous operations.
As Apple demonstrated with on-device intelligence for mobile computing, processing at the source creates not just incremental improvements but entirely new categories of capabilities. For drone operations, edge intelligence similarly opens possibilities that simply weren't feasible with cloud-dependent architectures.
Unlock Your AI Advantage
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Read this blog to learn how Real-Time Processing is Transforming Docked Drone Operations from Reactive to Predictive.
How to Achieve BVLOS Compliance with DJI Dock 3 and FlytBase: A Step-by-Step Guide
Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations allow drones to fly outside the operator's direct visual range, transforming capabilities for industrial applications. Organizations can now extend their operational radius to cover larger areas, access hard-to-reach locations, and respond to emergencies with greater speed. The DJI Dock 3, integrated with FlytBase software, creates a powerful foundation for BVLOS operations that meet regulatory requirements. This guide outlines the essential elements of BVLOS compliance, from understanding regulations to implementing technical solutions.
Understanding the BVLOS Regulatory Landscape
BVLOS operations are subject to strict oversight by aviation authorities worldwide, each with its own framework to ensure safety and airspace harmony. Understanding these regulations is the first step toward compliance.
- United States (FAA): The Federal Aviation Administration governs BVLOS under Part 107, typically requiring a waiver for operations beyond visual range. To secure this, operators must prove their drones have reliable detect-and-avoid capabilities, redundant systems, and a comprehensive risk mitigation plan. The FAA evaluates factors like airspace congestion and population density, often requiring months of review for approval.
- Europe (EASA): The European Union Aviation Safety Agency uses the Specific Operations Risk Assessment (SORA) methodology. Operators must assess risks—such as ground impact or mid-air collisions—and propose mitigations like low-altitude caps or advanced sensors. This detailed process ensures operations align with Europe’s harmonized safety standards.
- Australia (CASA): The Civil Aviation Safety Authority mandates a remote pilot license and an operator’s certificate, plus specific BVLOS approvals. CASA offers predefined scenarios (e.g., AU-STS 1 for flights near structures) to simplify approvals, but custom operations demand thorough risk assessments and safety documentation.
Despite regional differences, all regulatory bodies focus on:
- Situational Awareness: Ability to detect other aircraft and obstacles
- Collision Avoidance: Systems to prevent conflicts with other airspace users
- Risk Mitigation: Procedures for managing emergencies and system failures
- Operational Limitations: Defined parameters for altitude, distance, and geographic boundaries
Approval timelines vary from several weeks for simple operations to six months depending on the operation’s scope and local backlog. FlytBase simplifies this by organizing compliance data, generating reports, and aligning operations with regulatory expectations.
What Are the Key Components Required of BVLOS Compliance?
Safe BVLOS operations require specific technical capabilities that address the risks of flying without direct visual observation. These systems work together to maintain operational safety and satisfy regulatory concerns.
- Detect-and-Avoid (DAA) Systems: Advanced sensors like LiDAR or radar enable drones to identify and evade obstacles—buildings, terrain, or other aircraft—in real time. This is critical for preventing collisions when operators can’t see the drone’s surroundings.
- Redundant Communication Links: Dual or triple communication channels (e.g., cellular, satellite) ensure continuous control and data transmission. If one link fails, backups kick in, maintaining operator connectivity over long distances.
- Geo-Fencing: Software-defined boundaries keep drones within approved areas and out of restricted zones, such as airports or crowded urban centers, reducing the risk of airspace violations.
- Real-Time Monitoring: Live feeds of telemetry (altitude, speed, battery levels) and video give operators immediate insight into the drone’s status and environment, enabling informed decision-making.
- Emergency Protocols: Automated fail-safes, like return-to-home or safe landing zones—activate during critical events (e.g., low battery, signal loss), protecting people and property on the ground.
These features are non-negotiable for regulators, as they mitigate the primary hazards of BVLOS flights.The DJI Dock 3, with its IP56 weather resistance and compatibility with Matrice 4D/4TD drones, provides the hardware foundation. FlytBase enhances these capabilities with software features that specifically address BVLOS requirements, creating a solution that aligns with global safety standards.
How FlytBase enables BVLOS operations with DJI Dock 3
FlytBase’s software elevates the DJI Dock 3 into a BVLOS-ready platform by automating complex tasks and embedding compliance-focused features. Here’s how it bridges the gap between hardware and regulatory demands:
- Mission Planning: Operators can design precise flight paths, set waypoints, and define operational limits with a few clicks. FlytBase ensures these plans respect regulatory constraints, such as maximum altitudes or no-fly zones, minimizing human error.
- Real-Time Monitoring and Alerting: A centralized dashboard displays live drone data—position, health, weather conditions, while automated alerts flag issues like signal drops or approaching obstacles, allowing swift corrective action.
- UTM Integration: FlytBase syncs with Unmanned Traffic Management systems, sharing flight data with air traffic controllers and other airspace users. This coordination is vital for safe integration into busy skies.
These features empower industries like logistics and public safety to execute BVLOS operations efficiently while meeting stringent regulatory requirements. FlytBase turns the DJI Dock 3 into a turnkey solution, ready for real-world deployment.
Simplifying documentation and reporting
BVLOS authorization requires detailed documentation that demonstrates operational safety. FlytBase provides tools specifically designed to support waiver applications and ongoing compliance reporting.
- Automated Flight Logs: Every flight generates a comprehensive record of key metrics—path, altitude, duration, system status—stored securely for analysis or submission.
- Compliance Reports: FlytBase compiles operational data into regulator-friendly formats, highlighting adherence to rules like airspace boundaries or emergency procedures.
- Real-Time Data Access: Operators can retrieve live or historical data instantly, facilitating audits, troubleshooting, or last-minute application updates.
- Customizable Templates: Pre-built forms guide operators through waiver or authorization paperwork, ensuring all required details are covered without redundant effort.
These documentation features reduce administrative workload by automatically collecting and formatting information regulators require. The system's ability to demonstrate consistent adherence to operational limitations through verifiable data strengthens waiver applications and speeds up the approval process.
FlytBase BVLOS Assistance Program
Recognizing the challenges of BVLOS compliance, FlytBase offers the BVLOS Assistance Program, a comprehensive support initiative. It includes:
- Expert Guidance: Access to BVLOS advisors with proven success in securing waivers for dock-based operations, assisting with risk analysis, documentation, and regulator communication.
- Documentation Support: Pre-filled templates, compliance reports, and automated logs, plus tailored help for complex applications.
- Implementation Workshops: Training and simulations prepare teams for BVLOS, tackling technical integration and regulatory challenges.
- Continuous Updates: Regular insights on regulatory changes and best practices ensure ongoing compliance.
This program shortens approval timelines, cuts costs, and boosts confidence, helping operators move from trials to full-scale BVLOS operations.
Conclusion
BVLOS compliance opens a world of opportunities, from expansive inspections to life-saving missions, but it demands careful navigation of regulations and technical hurdles. This guide has walked you through the essentials: understanding your region’s rules, equipping your DJI Dock 3 with FlytBase’s capabilities, and following a clear implementation path. With FlytBase, you gain a powerful ally, automating compliance, enhancing safety, and preparing you for the future.
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Learn how to achieve BVLOS compliance with DJI Dock 3 and FlytBase. This step-by-step guide covers regulations, technology, and best practices for autonomous drone operations.
Customizing DJI Dock 3 Workflows with FlytBase Flinks for Industry-Specific Applications
The DJI Dock 3 represents a significant advancement in drone-in-a-box technology, offering new possibilities for enterprise drone programs. With its compatibility with Matrice 4D and 4TD drones and vehicle-mounted deployment capability, organizations now have more flexibility in how they implement autonomous drone operations. However, the true value of this technology emerges when these operations are effectively integrated with existing business systems and workflows.
For system integrators and drone program managers already familiar with FlytBase Flinks, the challenge lies in adapting these integration tools to leverage the specific capabilities of DJI Dock 3. Creating customized workflows that address industry-specific needs requires thoughtful planning and implementation. Proper integration can transform standalone drone operations into valuable components of broader business processes.
This guide explores how to approach workflow customization for DJI Dock 3 using FlytBase Flinks. We'll examine the types of integrations that can connect drone operations with enterprise systems, potential applications across different industries, and key considerations for successful implementation. The goal is to provide practical insights that help technical teams develop effective, industry-specific solutions.
Flinks for Drone Operations
FlytBase Flinks serve as integration connectors that link the drone ecosystem with external business applications and systems. These pre-built integration tools enable the creation of end-to-end workflows without requiring extensive custom development. When applied to DJI Dock 3 operations, Flinks can help organizations automate processes, streamline data flows, and enhance the business value of their drone programs.
- Alarm Flinks: Connect security systems, IoT sensors, and monitoring platforms to drone operations, enabling automated responses to detected events
- Video Streaming Flinks: Link drone video feeds with video management systems and security platforms for real-time monitoring and analysis
- Data Processing Flinks: Connect drone imagery with specialized software for processing into actionable formats like maps, models, and analytical reports
- Mission & Logs Flinks: Export mission data and operational logs to enterprise systems for documentation, compliance, and resource management
- Detect & Avoid Flinks: Integrate with aircraft detection systems to maintain operational safety and regulatory compliance
- UTM Flinks: Connect with uncrewed traffic management systems for airspace awareness and coordination
These integrations create a modular ecosystem where organizations can select and implement the connections most relevant to their requirements.
Key integration benefits for DJI Dock 3 deployments include:
- Reduced manual data handling through automated workflows
- Faster time-to-insight by streamlining data processing and distribution
- Enhanced operational visibility through integrated monitoring and reporting
- Improved cross-functional collaboration using shared drone data
- Greater flexibility in deployment models, including fixed and mobile operations
The combination of DJI Dock 3 hardware capabilities with FlytBase Flinks creates a flexible foundation for developing customized drone operations. This integrated approach ensures that aerial data directly supports business decisions and operational processes across different departments and stakeholders.
Industry Applications
The flexibility of DJI Dock 3 combined with FlytBase Flinks enables applications across numerous industries. Each sector can benefit from customized workflows that address specific operational challenges and business requirements. The vehicle-mounted capability and environmental resilience of DJI Dock 3 open new possibilities for where and how drone operations can be implemented.
- Public Safety: Emergency response, scene assessment, search operations, and situational awareness for first responders and law enforcement
- Construction: Site documentation, progress monitoring, safety inspections, and coordination with project management systems
- Mining and Aggregates: Site surveys, stockpile analysis, safety inspections, and environmental monitoring
- Security and Surveillance: Perimeter security, asset protection, event monitoring, and threat detection
- Infrastructure Inspection: Asset condition assessment, maintenance planning, and compliance documentation
In public safety applications, DJI Dock 3 workflows can enhance emergency response capabilities. The vehicle-mounted deployment option allows for mobile operations, enabling responders to establish aerial surveillance quickly at incident locations. Integration with command center systems through Flinks provides real-time information sharing and coordination across response teams.
Construction companies can implement workflows that connect site documentation with project management systems. Regular aerial surveys from fixed or mobile dock locations provide consistent site updates, which can be processed and integrated with planning tools to track progress and identify potential issues. This approach helps project managers maintain awareness of site conditions without requiring dedicated drone operators.
Mining operations benefit from workflows that combine aerial data collection with analysis and reporting systems. DJI Dock 3's environmental resilience makes it suitable for deployment in challenging conditions typical of mining sites. Integration with inventory management systems through appropriate Flinks helps maintain accurate material tracking while supporting safety and compliance requirements.
Security applications leverage the mobility and reliability of DJI Dock 3 to enhance surveillance capabilities. Integration with security platforms through Video Streaming Flinks allows for incorporating aerial perspectives into comprehensive monitoring systems. This approach extends visual coverage while supporting established security protocols and response procedures.
Conclusion
DJI Dock 3, when integrated through FlytBase Flinks, provides an adaptable platform for customized drone workflows across diverse industries. By thoughtfully designing these integrations to align with specific business requirements, organizations can maximize the value of their drone programs while maintaining operational efficiency.
Ready to get started? Contact us for a demo or personalized assistance on how Flinks can elevate your drone operations.
Learn how to integrate DJI Dock 3 with enterprise systems using FlytBase Flinks for customized drone workflows in public safety, construction, mining, and security applications.
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