Creating and Managing Projects¶
A project represents a single drone operation or series of related flights at a specific location. All documentation — checklists, risk assessments, flight logs — is attached to a project.
Creating a New Project¶
Click New Project on the dashboard. The system walks you through a multi-step wizard:
Step 1 — Location¶
Enter the name and address of the flight location. A map is shown so you can confirm the area. You can also drop markers to define specific points of interest.
Step 2 — Type and Purpose¶
Select the operation type (e.g. practice, training, research) and give the project a short name. The name is used throughout the system to identify this operation.
Step 3 — Details¶
Add a description and set the date of the operation. You can also add any supporting notes.
Step 4 — Crew and Aircraft¶
Assign a drone from the active fleet, a pilot, and any additional crew members (observer, payload operator, secondary pilot). See Crew & Aircraft for details.
Step 5 — Viability Check¶
The system automatically calculates your CAA operational category based on the drone and the five operational parameters (altitude, BVLOS, dropping items, proximity to people, flying over crowds). It then checks whether the assigned pilot holds the required qualifications.
Pilot qualification check
If your pilot does not hold the required certification for the calculated category, the system will prevent you from completing the project until a qualified pilot is assigned or the operational parameters are changed.
Viewing a Project¶
From the dashboard, click any project card to open the project page. You will see:
- The project details and flight code
- The assigned drone and pilot
- Any additional crew members
- The CAA operational category badge
- Buttons to open checklists and documentation forms
Editing a Project¶
Click Edit at the top of the project page to open the unified project editor. It has six tabs:
| Tab | What you can change |
|---|---|
| Basic Details | Name, date, description, purpose |
| Classification | Operation type and sub-classification |
| Flight Area | Map markers and flight area definition |
| Places | Linked places of interest |
| Crew & Aircraft | Drone, pilot, additional crew |
| Category | Operational parameters and CAA category |
Each tab saves independently. Use the Back to Project button (top left) to return to the project view without saving.
Deleting a Project¶
Only a Responsible Officer or the project creator can delete a project. This action is permanent and cannot be undone.