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Customize Your Pre-Flight and Post-Flight Data Collection with Esri’s Survey123
Craig Frost, Product Manager Jan 14, 2025 9:43:48 AM
Survey123, a powerful and user-friendly data collection app developed by Esri, empowers you to create and deploy custom surveys and forms. It's designed to streamline data collection processes across various industries, including environmental monitoring, field inspections, and asset management.
Key Features of Survey123:
- Customizable Forms: Easily create tailored forms with a drag-and-drop interface.
- Geolocation Integration: Automatically capture location data for precise mapping and analysis.
- Photo and Video Capture: Easily add multimedia to your survey responses.
- Real-time Data Synchronization: Instantly share and analyze collected data.
- Advanced Features: Leverage conditional logic, calculations, and other advanced features for complex data collection scenarios.
Revolutionize Your Drone Operations with Survey123 and AirHub® Portal
The integration of Survey123 into AirHub Portal marks a significant advancement in drone operations and management. By seamlessly incorporating Survey123's robust form-building capabilities, AirHub Portal empowers users to create highly customized forms tailored to their specific needs. These forms can capture essential data such as pre-flight checklists, post-flight reports, and incident reports, all within the familiar AirHub Portal workflow.
This streamlined approach not only enhances data accuracy and consistency but also significantly reduces the time and effort required for data collection and analysis. With a Survey123 integration, AirHub Portal users can efficiently collect, manage, and analyze critical drone operation data, ultimately improving overall operational efficiency and decision-making.
Tailoring Data Collection to Your Specific Needs
With Survey123, you have the flexibility to create forms that precisely align with your organization's unique requirements. For instance, you can:
- Standardize pre-flight checklists: Ensure consistency and accuracy in pre-flight inspections.
- Capture detailed post-flight reports: Collect comprehensive information about flight conditions, anomalies, and maintenance needs.
- Document incident reports: Record detailed information about accidents, near-misses, and other incidents, including photos and witness statements.
Seamless Integration and Enhanced Workflows
AirHub Portal seamlessly integrates with Survey123, streamlining your drone operations. By embedding custom Survey123 forms directly into key workflows, you can capture critical data at the right moment, ensuring accuracy and consistency. This streamlined approach reduces manual data entry, minimizes errors, and improves overall efficiency.
Leveraging Webhooks for Automation
By using Survey123, you can leverage webhooks to automate workflows. For example, when an operator submits an incident report, an automated email can be sent to key stakeholders, ensuring timely response and efficient communication. This automation reduces manual intervention and accelerates response times.
Enhanced Data Security and Control
By hosting your Survey123 forms within your organization's ArcGIS Online account, you maintain complete control over your data. This ensures data security, privacy, and the ability to make timely updates to your forms.
Key Benefits of AirHub Portal and Survey123:
- Streamlined Workflows: Capture critical data directly within the platform, reducing manual data entry and improving efficiency.
- Enhanced Data Quality: Ensure consistent and accurate data collection with customizable forms and automated workflows.
- Deeper Insights: Analyze your data to identify trends, optimize operations, and make informed decisions.
- Enhanced Data Security and Control: Keep your data secure and private by hosting Survey123 forms within your organization's ArcGIS Online account.
- Compliance with Regulations: Adhere to industry standards and regulations by capturing essential documentation.
Leverage the Power of Esri
As the global leader in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Esri empowers organizations worldwide to harness the power of location intelligence. AirHub Portal’s ArcGIS Online Integration offers a comprehensive solution for managing and optimizing drone operations and management.