New Feature Launch: Pre-Flight Report – Elevating Operational Readiness and Compliance in DroneControl

At DroneControl, we believe operational excellence starts before takeoff. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our latest innovation: the Pre-Flight Report feature – now live and ready to help drone teams simplify their compliance, improve safety, and capture key data in one seamless flow.

What Is It?

The Pre-Flight Report is a smart checklist interface built directly into the DroneControl Ground Control Station. It prompts pilots to input essential operational data before takeoff, ensuring critical flight information is captured and logged with every mission.

This includes:

• Pilot and aircraft identification

• Location and purpose of the mission

• Visual hardware inspection checklist

• Risk assessments and operational conditions

• Any other data required by aviation authorities or internal SOPs

  

Why It Matters

Most civil aviation authorities – including the UK CAA – now expect drone operators to keep detailed records of every mission, from preparation to post-flight review. Our Pre-Flight Report helps teams meet these requirements effortlessly, directly syncing all inputs with:

• Your cloud-based flight logs

• Your hardware inspection records in the Fleet Management System

• Your compliance archive in the DroneControl Portal

  
  

Streamlined from the Field to the Cloud

As shown in our latest demo, entering data takes just seconds, with an intuitive UI designed for rapid use on tablets, laptops, or RCs. Once submitted, the Pre-Flight Report is instantly attached to the flight log, closing the compliance loop from pre-flight to mission end.

Instant Benefits

• Save time on manual reporting

• Eliminate paperwork errors

• Maintain auditable flight histories

• Support CAA, EASA, FAA, and local regulatory expectations

  
  

Ready to Use Today

The feature is now available to all DroneControl users with Ground Control Station access. Download the latest version by clicking update now in the app – log in, click “Pre-Flight Report” before takeoff, and elevate your operations.

We built this feature in response to direct feedback from frontline teams. 

Whether you’re flying for public safety, infrastructure, or industrial inspections, we know that seamless compliance is key – and we're here to help you achieve it.

For a live walkthrough or to activate your free trial of DroneControl, get in contact today