Airdata
Airdata UAV Flight Tracking Software
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Airdata UAV is a cloud-based flight-tracking, fleet-management, and compliance platform for drone operators. Flight logs sync automatically from the controller or aircraft, and Airdata turns the raw telemetry into actionable analytics: aircraft and battery health diagnostics, pilot performance trends, automated maintenance scheduling, compliance reporting, and configurable risk alerts. The platform is aircraft-agnostic, with native support for every major manufacturer and flight app currently in commercial use, so a mixed fleet of DJI, Autel, Skydio, Parrot, Freefly, and custom PX4 / ArduPilot aircraft can all report into a single system of record.
Drone fleet management, flight analytics, and compliance reporting in one cloud platform. Aircraft-agnostic, app-agnostic, FAA COA-compliant outputs, with subscription tiers from free to enterprise.
What Airdata does
- Automatic flight log capture. Flights upload from the pilot app the moment the operator has cellular service or Wi-Fi, without separate import steps. Supported apps include DJI Pilot, DJI Pilot 2, DJI Fly, DJI GO, DJI GO 4, Autel Explorer / Sky, Parrot FreeFlight, Litchi, DroneDeploy, Pix4D, Dronelink, DroneSense, UgCS, Map Pilot Pro, Maps Made Easy, and many others.
- Battery health analytics. Per-cell voltage deviation detection, capacity trending over time, and early-warning alerts on packs that are aging out of service. Catches problems before they cause an incident, not after.
- Aircraft health diagnostics. Sensor and control response analysis, signal-strength maps, in-flight wind impact calculation, and component-level telemetry review for post-flight troubleshooting.
- Maintenance management. Automatic tracking of flight hours and cycles against manufacturer service intervals, custom maintenance triggers based on operator-defined parameters, and one-off service entries for items like propeller swaps or firmware updates.
- Compliance reporting. FAA COA-compliant report generation, customizable templates that can be re-run or scheduled, and exports in formats suitable for auditors, regulators, and internal stakeholders. Critical for public safety, federal agencies, and any operator working under a documented operations manual.
- Threshold-based alerting. Configurable alerts on equipment conditions (battery temperature, cell deviation, max altitude exceeded) and pilot behavior (BVLOS distance, takeoff or landing below a defined battery percentage). Surfaces operational risk in real time.
- Mission planning (Enterprise). Centralized mission documentation, integrated airspace and weather intelligence, embedded LAANC authorization, structured pilot / aircraft / equipment assignment, and standardized pre / post-flight checklists.
- Live streaming (Enterprise add-on). Sub-second-latency live video from active flights to a centralized dashboard, supporting multiple concurrent streams for coordinated operations and stakeholder oversight.
- API access (Enterprise). REST API for integrating Airdata data into agency reporting systems, business intelligence dashboards, or third-party operational software.
Subscription tiers
| Plan | Best for | Active flights | Pilots | Drones managed | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HD Free | Hobbyists and non-commercial use | 100 | 1 | 1 | Free, no time limit |
| HD 360 Lite | Hobbyists who want extended analytics | 400 | 1 | 1 | $2.99 / month |
| HD 360 Gold | Small commercial operators | 1,200 | 2 | 8 (with maintenance tracking) | $6.99 / month |
| HD 360 Pro | Small commercial fleets, prosumer operators | 3,000 | 4 | 16 (with maintenance tracking) | $14.99 / month |
| Enterprise | Regulated programs, multi-pilot fleets, public safety | Unlimited | Unlimited | Priced per drone | Contact for quote |
All paid tiers add advanced features over the free plan: maintenance management, custom alerts, regulatory reports, original log file downloads, and flight role tagging. HD 360 Pro and Enterprise add mission planning, advanced reporting, custom checklists, and online document storage. Enterprise additionally provides multi-login with role-based access controls, API access, and the optional live streaming add-on.
Key features by tier
| Feature | Free | Lite | Gold | Pro | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic flight log sync | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Battery and aircraft health analytics | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| InFlight wind analysis | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Maintenance tracking | — | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Custom maintenance services | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| Equipment and pilot-behavior alerts | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Regulatory / FAA-style reports | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mission planning | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced reporting (templates, schedules) | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| Custom checklists | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| Document storage with expiration tracking | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-login with role-based access | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| REST API access | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| Live streaming (add-on) | — | — | — | — | Add-on |
Aircraft compatibility
Airdata supports the major aircraft used in commercial, public-safety, and federal drone programs. Confirmed compatible families include:
- DJI Enterprise: Matrice 400, Matrice 4 / 4D Series, Matrice 350 RTK, Matrice 300 RTK, Matrice 30 / 30T, Matrice 210, Mavic 3 Enterprise / Thermal / Multispectral, Mavic 2 Enterprise, Phantom 4 RTK
- DJI Consumer: Mavic 4 Pro, Mavic 3 / Classic / Pro / Cine, Air 2 / 2S / 3 / 3S, Mini 2 / 2 SE / 3 / 3 Pro / 4 Pro / 4K / 5 Pro, Avata / Avata 2 / Avata 360, Neo / Neo 2, FPV, Flip, Inspire 1 / 2 / 3
- DJI Agriculture: Agras T10 through T50, plus the older MG-1P, MG-1S, and T16 (with Enterprise plan for sprayer-rate data)
- Autel Robotics: EVO, EVO II (V1, V2, V3), EVO Lite series, EVO Max 4T / 4N, EVO Nano, EVO Lite, Dragonfish
- Freefly: Astro, Astro Max, Astro Blue, Astro Max Blue, Alta X, Alta 6, Alta 8
- Skydio: Skydio 2, 2+, X2, X10, plus Skydio Dock and Dock Lite
- Parrot: Anafi (all variants including USA, USA Gov, UKR, Ai, Thermal), Bebop 2, Disco
- Quantum Systems: Trinity F90+, Trinity Pro
- Inspired Flight, ACSL, Anzu Robotics, Brinc, Flyability, Red Cat, Sony Airpeak, Teledyne FLIR (SIRAS, SkyRanger R70), Wingtra, Wingcopter
- Open platforms: Any ArduPilot or PX4 aircraft via standard log file formats (.bin, .tlog, .ulg)
Compatible flight apps
Airdata syncs with the major flight applications, so the operator's workflow does not change. Confirmed compatible apps include:
- DJI Pilot, DJI Pilot 2, DJI Fly, DJI GO, DJI GO 4, DJI Ground Station Pro, DJI GS RTK
- Autel Explorer, Autel Explorer V2, Autel Sky
- Parrot FreeFlight 6 and 7
- DroneDeploy, Pix4D, Litchi, Maps Made Easy, Map Pilot Pro
- Dronelink, Drone Harmony, DroneSense, Skycatch, Skywatch, Hammer Missions, UgCS
- Mission Planner, QGroundControl for ArduPilot / PX4 builds
- Motorola Cape, FlytBase, Maven, FT Aviator, Eagle Eyes, LINIAair, senseFly
Who this is for
- Public safety and DFR programs. Standardized compliance reporting, multi-pilot fleet visibility, and audit-ready record keeping for agencies operating under documented authorities (Part 107, Part 89, COAs, BVLOS waivers).
- Federal and government drone programs. Centralized fleet management for federal civilian agencies, DoD units, and contractors who need consistent operational records and compliance documentation across aircraft from multiple manufacturers.
- Utility, energy, and infrastructure operators. Maintenance scheduling, asset tracking, and compliance reporting for crews running daily inspection flights across substations, powerlines, pipelines, and renewables sites.
- Survey, mapping, and inspection service providers. Battery and aircraft health tracking that lowers mid-mission failure risk, plus regulatory reports for billing and audit purposes.
- Multi-pilot commercial operators. Pilot-level performance tracking, behavior alerts, and document storage (certifications, registrations, warranties) with expiration monitoring.
- Hobbyist and prosumer pilots. Battery efficiency tracking, flight playback, and basic maintenance reminders on the free or low-cost tiers, with a clear upgrade path as operations scale.
How operators use it
- End-of-flight sync. Pilots land, the flight app uploads to Airdata over cellular or Wi-Fi, and the analysis is available on the dashboard within minutes. No manual import step in normal operation.
- Battery-of-the-day check. Before a mission, operators pull up the battery dashboard to see which packs are healthy, which have developed cell deviations, and which are approaching their cycle limit. Removes the worst-performing pack from rotation before it grounds an aircraft.
- Post-incident review. After a hard landing or unexpected behavior, the operator pulls the flight log, runs the signal strength, control response, and wind impact analyses, and either clears the aircraft for the next flight or pulls it for maintenance with documented justification.
- Monthly compliance pack. At the end of each month or reporting period, the program manager runs a saved template that exports the regulatory report (flight hours, locations, pilots, aircraft) for submission to the FAA, agency leadership, or contract owners.
- Maintenance scheduling. Airdata watches flight hours and cycles against manufacturer service intervals, generates alerts when a service is due, and tracks completion with a history that survives staff turnover.
FAQ
Does Airdata work with my aircraft?
Airdata supports almost every major commercial drone in current use, including DJI, Autel, Skydio, Parrot, Freefly, Quantum Systems, Inspired Flight, Wingtra, Sony Airpeak, ACSL, Anzu Robotics, Red Cat, and Teledyne FLIR. Custom builds running ArduPilot or PX4 are also supported through standard log formats. If you're unsure about a specific aircraft, the supported-aircraft list is maintained on the Airdata site and updated as new platforms ship.
Do I have to use Airdata's flight app to fly?
No. Airdata is built to receive flight data from your existing app, not to replace it. It syncs from DJI Pilot, DJI Pilot 2, DJI Fly, DJI GO / GO 4, Autel Explorer / Sky, Parrot FreeFlight, Litchi, DroneDeploy, Pix4D, Dronelink, DroneSense, UgCS, and many others. Pilots keep the apps and workflows they already know.
How do flight logs get from the controller to Airdata?
Most supported apps offer automatic upload once the controller or tablet has a network connection. Flights captured offline upload the next time the device is online. Manual upload of log files (.txt, .bin, .tlog, .ulg, .json, .csv, .DAT) is also supported for aircraft and apps that don't push automatically. Set-up takes a few minutes per device.
Which tier do I need?
The free tier handles 100 flights and is fine for casual or new operators. HD 360 Lite ($2.99 / mo) extends to 400 flights and adds alerts, regulatory reports, and original log downloads. HD 360 Gold ($6.99 / mo) is the natural starting point for small commercial operators with a couple of aircraft, adding maintenance management. HD 360 Pro ($14.99 / mo) suits prosumer fleets up to 16 drones. Enterprise is required for programs with multi-pilot logins, role-based access, API access, mission planning, or unlimited fleet size.
Is the Enterprise tier worth it for a small department?
Enterprise becomes essential the moment you need any of three things: multi-user login with role-based access (so each pilot can see only their own data, or supervisors get oversight without the pilot-level grunt work), API integration into other software, or compliance reporting for a regulated program where the audit trail matters as much as the flights themselves. Public-safety agencies, federal contractors, and utility programs almost always run on Enterprise for those reasons.
Can I share an account across pilots without Enterprise?
Yes, with limits. HD 360 Lite supports 1 pilot, Gold supports 2 shared pilots, and Pro supports 4. Shared pilots don't have separate login credentials — the main account holder logs in, and shared pilots use their own auto-upload tokens so their flights tag correctly. If you need separate logins with role-based access (each pilot logs in, supervisors see everyone, pilots see only themselves), that's Enterprise only.
What does live streaming add?
Live streaming is an Enterprise add-on that delivers sub-second-latency video from active flights to a centralized dashboard. Multiple concurrent streams can run at once, which lets command staff watch a DFR mission, a search-and-rescue flight, and a perimeter sweep simultaneously without juggling separate apps. Stream access is permission-controlled and stays inside the agency's account.
How does compliance reporting work?
Airdata generates reports that meet common regulatory standards, including FAA COA-compliant outputs and customizable templates for internal review. Reports can filter by pilot, aircraft, date range, location, or any combination. HD 360 Pro and Enterprise add advanced reporting features (reusable templates, scheduled automatic generation, multi-format exports), which is what most agency programs rely on.
Does Airdata work for ArduPilot or PX4 custom builds?
Yes. Airdata accepts ArduPilot .bin and .tlog files and PX4 .ulg files, which covers almost all custom multirotor and fixed-wing builds running open autopilot stacks. Integration is typically by manual upload or through a ground-control station like Mission Planner or QGroundControl.
How is this different from DJI FlightHub 2?
FlightHub 2 is DJI's first-party fleet management tool and is excellent for an all-DJI program, especially one running DJI Dock 3 or AI Spot-Check workflows. Airdata is aircraft-agnostic and app-agnostic, so it's the right choice for mixed fleets, for programs that need to combine DJI data with Autel / Skydio / Parrot / Freefly data, and for any program that needs an independent audit trail outside the manufacturer's ecosystem. Many operators run both, with FlightHub 2 for real-time DJI mission management and Airdata for the long-term compliance record.
