Navigating the Skies with Aloft Air Control: Key Insights from Industry Leaders
The drone industry is a dynamic landscape, constantly evolving with new regulations, technologies, and operational best practices. Staying informed is paramount for safe and efficient drone operations. Recent discussions within the drone community, particularly those highlighted in leading YouTube channels, offer valuable insights into how platforms like Aloft Air Control are shaping the future of airspace management. From navigating complex airspace restrictions to streamlining workflows for public safety, these videos underscore the critical role Aloft plays in ensuring responsible drone integration. Let’s delve into the key takeaways from these expert perspectives.
Key Insights on Aloft Air Control
Automated SGI Waivers Streamline Public Safety Operations: A significant development highlighted is Aloft’s integration of automated Special Government Interest (SGI) waiver requests. This feature drastically simplifies the process for public safety and other essential operators needing to fly in restricted airspace during emergencies. Previously requiring direct contact with the FAA’s SOSC, this automation within Aloft Air Control represents a major efficiency gain, potentially shaving critical time off response efforts. This translates directly to safer and more effective emergency drone deployments.
Aloft’s API Opens Doors for Integration and Enhanced Functionality: The release of Aloft Air Control’s API (Application Programming Interface) is a game-changer. This allows drone manufacturers, corporations, and other software providers to directly integrate Aloft’s powerful LAANC (Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability) and fleet management tools into their own systems. Imagine a drone pilot’s flight control app seamlessly requesting airspace authorization through Aloft – this level of integration enhances workflow efficiency and reduces the potential for errors.
LAANC for All: Simplifying Airspace Authorization: Aloft Air Control simplifies the often complex process of obtaining LAANC authorization. The platform provides clear guidance for both recreational and Part 107 pilots, including the ability to request authorizations for both daytime and nighttime operations. Furthermore, Aloft facilitates requests above the standard grid altitudes, a crucial capability for certain commercial operations, demonstrating its flexibility and adaptability to diverse mission requirements.
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Aloft Air Control as a Comprehensive Platform: The dedicated training series for Aloft Air Control emphasizes its comprehensive nature. The platform isn’t just about LAANC; it offers a suite of tools for drone pilot and fleet management. This includes features for managing users, assigning roles, and establishing efficient workflows within drone operation teams. This holistic approach underscores Aloft’s commitment to providing a complete solution for safe and organized drone operations.
Addressing Airspace Restrictions: The Stadium TFR Debate: Discussions around modifying Stadium Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) highlight the importance of intelligent airspace management solutions like Aloft. The current broad restrictions impact numerous legitimate drone operations. The potential for drone-specific TFRs, limited to the immediate vicinity of the stadium, as suggested by the Drone Advisory Council (DAC), signals a move towards more precise and less disruptive airspace management, a concept that platforms like Aloft are well-positioned to support.
The Evolving Airspace: Adapting for Safety and Efficiency
The integration of automated SGI waivers within Aloft Air Control exemplifies a crucial trend: the increasing sophistication of airspace management tools to meet the needs of diverse drone operations, particularly in time-sensitive public safety scenarios. The push for more refined TFRs around stadiums reflects a broader industry effort to balance safety with the growing demand for airspace access. Aloft’s role in providing the technological infrastructure to support these evolving regulations and operational needs is becoming increasingly central to the safe and efficient growth of the drone industry.
Take Flight with Confidence: Explore Aloft Air Control
Staying ahead in the drone industry requires continuous learning and adaptation. The insights shared in these videos provide a valuable glimpse into how Aloft Air Control is empowering pilots and organizations to navigate the complexities of drone operations with greater safety and efficiency. Scroll down to explore the video highlights and witness firsthand how Aloft is shaping the future of drone flight.
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Drone News: New Congress Drone Act, Aloft Adds SGI, DAC on Stadium TFRs, & New DJI AgrasPilot Institute17,881 views | 847 | April 26 2024 12:00:06 (76 comments)[ Read more … ]
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update, we have 4 stories for you this week: New Drone Act in Congress, Aloft adds SGI, the DAC recommends Changes for Stadium TFRs, and the new DJI Agras!
00:00 Introduction 00:16 New Congress Drone Act 01:45 Aloft Adds SGI 02:27 DAC Recommends Changes for Stadium TFRs 03:56 New DJI Agras
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First up, is the soon-to-be proposed “Drones for First Responders Act”. Not to be confused with DFR: Drones AS first Responder, which is actually something useful. This bill is introduced by Elise Stefanik, NY republican, who was being the proposed full DJI ban we discussed a few weeks ago. So you know we’re in good capable hands here. The new act aims to transition public safety operations away from Chinese-made drones by increasing tariffs, providing grants to purchase US-made drones, set a limit on when imported drones must not contain Chinese parts (2030), and provides grants to US manufacturers. There’s no word though on if US manufacturers will be able to produce the same amount of drones and what will happen if production is limited. The act claims that drones manufactured in China have a risk of potential data vulnerability. So I’m gonna ask the same question I’ve been asking for the last few years: if they are a threat, why are we allowing them to be used for the next 6 years under this proposal? Keep in mind, this is NOT a bill nor a legislative proposal yet and is subject to change. We don’t have a bill text at this time, but we’ll let you know when we see one.
Second up, Aloft has added automated SGI waiver requests into Air Control! In case you don’t know what an SGI waiver is, it stands for Special Government Interest. SGI waivers allow for public safety and other UAS operators to fly in emergency operations that may require entering a no-fly zone or flying beyond visual line of sight. To get an SGI waiver, a department or operator had to call the FAA’s SOSC. Aloft Air Control is now approved to provide these waivers as needed. This should help all those public safety agencies and those who operate as volunteers.
Next up, the DAC is recommending changes to stadium TFRs! Stadium TFRs close over 125,000 square miles of airspace annually and impact thousands of legitimate UAS operations. The DAC’s recommendation includes a drone-specific TFR that would be limited to the fence line of the stadium, reducing the restriction by 99% to just 11 square miles. Pretty cool for those operators who fly in cities!
Last up, DJI is continuing to release new drones! The Agras T25 and the Agras T50 were released this week. Along with these new Agras, DJI released Smart Farm, which allows for plot management and daily operations. The new T50 comes with Active Phased Array RADAR, a four-sprinkler Kit, and 9-minute fast charging batteries. The T50 has a maximum payload of 50kg of spreading payload or 40kg of spray payload and can spray 50 acres per hour. We’ll keep you updated if we see more from DJI!
Drone News: DJI Air 3! NYPD Public Messaging, Aloft/Drone Responders Partner, Oshkosh 2023!Pilot Institute10,233 views | 509 | July 28 2023 12:00:09 (54 comments)[ Read more … ]
Welcome to this week’s news update. This week we have four stories for you: the DJI Air 3 was released, NYPD has started to test drones for public messaging, a new partnership between Aloft and Drone Responders, and Oshkosh 2023!
00:00 Introduction 00:26 Air 3 Release 01:32 NYPD Using Drones for Messaging 03:37 Aloft and Drone Responders Partnership 04:51 Oshkosh
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Drone News: NYC Drone Approval? Aloft Air Control API, Mysterious Drone LeaksPilot Institute13,055 views | 614 | June 9 2023 12:00:10 (125 comments)[ Read more … ]
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update, we have 3 stories for you this week; NYC is proposing an approval process to fly drones in the city, Aloft Air control has released their API, and some drone leaks. Lets get to it!
00:00 Introduction 00:22 NYC Proposing an Approval to Fly Drones 08:36 New Aloft Air Control API 15:08 Mysterious Drone Leaks
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Our friends over at aloft have announced that their LAANC system can now be integrated using an API. If you aren’t familiar, and API stands for Application programming interface, and allows a third party to integrate product into their system. This means that drone manufacturers, corporations, and software suppliers will be able to integrate LAANC and fleet management directly into their software. This is a really cool addition to Aloft’s already powerful software, and we’re interested to see which manufacturers pick this up to integrate LAANC directly into their apps!
And your final story this week are some drone leaks! We’ve got leaks on the rumored DJI Air 3 and also an interesting email about a potential Autel Robotics release.
Starting with the Air 3, Amazon and B&H both appear to have leaked the DJI Air 3 via advertisements, confirming an upcoming launch. Unfortunately, there’s no pricing or specs, but we expect it to be a 1” sensor and priced right around $1000. These specs would put it in-between the Mavic 3 Classic and the Mini 3 Pro. We’ll keep you updated when we see more!
And Autel, who may soon be releasing a larger drone to compete with the Matrice 300 and 350. In a press release this week, the company announced that new products on display at the Energy Drone+Robotics summit in Houston would include the Autel Alpha and the Autel Titan… These are both so far unreleased drones that may be on display at the event.
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How to submit day and night LAANC requests in AloftPilot Institute26,034 views | 927 | August 12 2021 18:32:54 (115 comments)[ Read more … ]
In this video, Greg shows you how to submit the following LAANC requests, using Aloft, formerly known as Kittyhawk (which is similar to AirMap, except better). – Daytime LAANC request for recreational flyers and Part 107 pilots – Night LAANC request, which is now available to BOTH recreational pilots and part 107 pilots (after this video was published), – LAANC requests above the grid, also only available under part 107 (for example flying at 100 feet in a 50-ft grid.
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00:00 Introduction 00:41 Day and Night Time LAANC requests 07:11 LAANC requests higher than UAS Facility Map maximum grid altitude 11:18 Conclusion
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Aloft Air Control Training Series- Video 1: Overview of Air ControlAloft10,389 views | 74 | June 17 2022 21:09:42 (0 comments)[ Read more … ]
Welcome to the Aloft Air Control Training series of videos to help learn the platform in sections to get users up to speed on all the functionality of Aloft Air Control. Watch this first video of the series as an introduction to Air Control and the functionality of the platform for drone pilot and fleet management. Contact sales@aloft.ai or click this link for a free demo of Aloft Air Control today: https://www.aloft.ai/contact/.
Aloft Air Control Training Series- Video 3: Overview of Users, Roles & WorkflowsAloft4,560 views | 22 | June 17 2022 21:22:37 (0 comments)[ Read more … ]
Welcome to the Aloft Air Control Training series of videos to help learn the platform in sections to get users up to speed on all the functionality of Aloft Air Control. Watch the third video of the series explaining how to use the admin tools for managing users, roles, and workflows. Contact sales@aloft.ai or click this link for a free demo of Aloft Air Control today: https://www.aloft.ai/contact/.
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