For State and Local Government Leaders

 

Drones are here.
Are you compliant?

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Drone Operations Management For Cities
Maximizing Benefits, Minimizing Risks

As departments integrate drones into their operations, cities are realizing the benefits--faster emergency response, safer infrastructure inspections, and more efficient public services.

But with this rapid adoption comes new challenges: FAA compliance, IT security risks, and the need for interdepartmental coordination. 

Airspace Link's comprehensive drone operations management system streamlines operations, enhances oversight, and prepares cities for the fast-expanding future of urban aviation.

Why Your City Needs a Drone Program

As drone operations grow in complexity, managing fleets, data, and regulatory compliance can quickly become overwhelming. Our turnkey drone management solutions streamline these tasks, ensuring efficiency, safety, and scalability while freeing up your team to focus on what matters most — delivering results.

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Advancing City UAS Integration Through Our FlySafe Program

Founded on our UAS Integration Framework and powered by our FAA-approved AirHub® Portal platform, Airspace Link's FlySafe Program empowers cities and communities to safely integrate drones for a wide range of applications - from public safety and emergency response to infrastructure inspection and economic development.

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The Drone Operations Lifecycle:
A Workflow for Success

Managing municipal drone operations requires a comprehensive, systematic approach that addresses every aspect of the operation from initial request through completion.

A successful drone management workflow must integrate four essential components that work together seamlessly to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations.

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Work Order Management

The foundation of efficient operations begins with seamless integration with city systems. Streamlines request capture, prioritization, and routing through appropriate approval channels.

Resource Management

Optimize human resources and equipment with comprehensive tracking of pilot certifications, drone registrations, and maintenance schedules to maintain operational readiness.

Operations Management

Sophisticated flight management through operations planning, authorization handling, and comprehensive pre-flight checklists with real-time monitoring for active missions.

Post-Op Analysis

Facilitate thorough operational review and data management through comprehensive auditing processes, tracking incidents while maintaining detailed flight logs and performance metrics.

AirHub® Portal:
Your Operations Center for Drone Operations

Managing municipal drone operations requires a comprehensive, systematic approach that addresses every aspect of the operation from initial request through completion.

AirHub® Portal serves as your city's drone operations command hub, providing real-time situational awareness of all aerial activities within your jurisdiction, enabling comprehensive program oversight and analysis.

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Critical Requirements for Drone Operations Management

For IT leaders and security professionals, implementing a comprehensive drone management platform requires careful consideration of critical requirements that seamlessly integrate with existing city infrastructure while maintaining the highest standards of security and reliability.

City-Wide Safety Protocol Integration

Enforce consistent safety protocols across departments with standardized procedures, automated compliance checks, role-based access, and detailed audit trails.

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Airspace Activity Monitoring and Security

Track authorized operations and identify unauthorized drones by integrating with detection technologies to provide complete situational awareness of all aerial activity.

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Complete Operational Visibility

Real-time awareness of all drone flights within city airspace enables effective coordination between departments and ensures safe separation of multiple operations.

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Cross-Jurisdictional Coordination

Seamless collaboration across agencies ensures all stakeholders remain aware of drone activities affecting their operations, enhancing safety and efficiency citywide.

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Regulatory Compliance Architecture

Automatically enforce current FAA regulations while adapting to future rules and local ordinances, ensuring pilots maintain certifications and all operations meet standards.

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Trusted and Secure

SOC 2 and ISO 27001 certified, our platform delivers military-grade data protection that municipal governments require, keeping your drone operations secure, compliant, and future-ready.

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Comprehensive Audit Trail Management

Maintain tamper-proof records of all flight operations, pilot activities, and maintenance logs to support regulatory compliance, risk management, and program optimization.

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Public Transparency

The public viewer feature builds community trust by providing appropriate access to drone operation information while maintaining security of sensitive operational details.

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Complete Lifecycle Management

Powered by AirHub® Portal

AirHub® Portal is Airspace Link's comprehensive, free application for drone pilots, offering essential tools for safe and compliant flights. Includes:

Pre-flight risk assessment
Real-time situational awareness
FAA-approved B4UFLY service provider
LAANC airspace approval

 

 

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Let's Talk Smarter, Safer Operations Management

AirHub® Portal delivers the tools you need to manage airspace, ensure compliance, and scale safely. Talk to our team today to get started or see a personalized demo in action.