System Settings¶
Admin → Settings controls system-wide configuration.
Available settings¶
| Setting | Default | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| App name | Drone Operations Management System | Shown in the browser tab and page header |
| Session timeout (minutes) | 5 | How long before inactive users are automatically logged out |
| Max upload size (MB) | 10 | Maximum size for a single file upload (mission documents, drone images) |
| Audit logging enabled | Yes | If disabled, no audit log entries are written. Not recommended for production |
Changing a setting¶
- Adjust the value in the form
- Click Save Settings
Changes take effect immediately for new sessions. Users who are currently logged in will pick up the new session timeout on their next activity.
Weather API¶
The weather integration requires a Met Office API key. If the weather forecast is not appearing on mission pages, check that the API key is configured correctly in the server environment variables (.env file). See the Technical Docs for setup instructions.
Session timeout
Setting a very short session timeout (1–2 minutes) may cause frustration for users filling in long forms. Setting a very long timeout (60+ minutes) reduces security. 5 minutes is the recommended balance for shared-computer environments.