Drone Fleet¶
The system maintains a catalogue of all aircraft available for operations. You can browse the fleet without logging in by visiting the Drones section in the main navigation.
Browsing the Fleet¶
Each aircraft is listed with its name, image, and key specifications. Only drones with Active status are shown in public views and in the project assignment dropdowns.
Reading a Drone Specification Card¶
| Field | What it means |
|---|---|
| MTOW | Maximum Take-Off Weight in grams — the heaviest the drone can weigh including payload |
| Class marking | CAA class (C0, C1, C2, C3, C4) — determines which Open sub-category rules apply |
| Control frequency | Radio frequency used for the remote control link |
| Serial number | The manufacturer serial number of this specific unit |
| IP rating | Water protection level — see below |
| Max wind speed | Manufacturer's maximum operating wind speed in m/s |
IP Rating and Weather¶
The IP rating indicates how well the drone is protected against water ingress. For drone operations, only the water digit matters (the dust digit is not relevant to flight conditions):
| Rating | Protection | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| IPX0 | No protection | Fly only in completely dry conditions |
| IPX1 | Dripping water | Very light mist only |
| IPX3 | Spraying water | Light rain acceptable |
| IPX4 | Splashing water | Moderate rain acceptable |
| IPX5 | Water jets | Heavy rain acceptable |
| IPX6 | Powerful jets | Severe rain acceptable |
| IPX7 | Immersion up to 1 m | Can operate in heavy downpours |
The project weather forecast uses the drone's IP rating and maximum wind speed to give you a Good / Caution / Not Recommended weather rating for your planned flight date and location.
Drone Status¶
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Active | Available for operations — appears in project dropdowns |
| Maintenance | Temporarily unavailable — not shown in project dropdowns |
| Archived | Retired from service — not available for new operations |
If a drone you expected to see is missing from the assignment dropdown, check with a Responsible Officer — the drone may have been placed in maintenance or archived.
Product Resources¶
Each drone card may include links to the manufacturer's product homepage and user guide. These open in a new tab.