Flight Logs & Compliance

Auto-Capture Flights from Your Drone

ColonyCore connects directly to your drone's telemetry data:

1. After your flight, connect your drone to ColonyCore via USB or wireless
2. ColonyCore reads flight data automatically:
   • Flight duration (exact minutes)
   • Altitude and distance covered
   • Takeoff and landing coordinates
   • Weather conditions (temperature, wind)
   • Battery used (cycle count)
   • Drone serial number and firmware version
3. Link to your job (automatic if job was active during flight)
4. Export as PDF or CSV

Manual Flight Log Entry

For flights where auto-capture isn't available:

1. Click "+ New Flight Log"
2. Fill in:
   • Date and time
   • Duration (minutes)
   • Pilot and crew members
   • Drone used (serial number)
   • Location (takeoff point)
   • Altitude and distance
   • Weather conditions
   • Linked job (required for compliance)
3. Save. Can be exported as FAA Form 7711-1 (optional)

FAA Compliance (Part 107)

ColonyCore ensures every log has required fields for Part 107 compliance:

• Pilot certification: Copy of Part 107 cert on file
• Flight duration: Auto-recorded to the second
• Airspace: Automatic altitude limits (400 ft AGL default)
• Crew members: Visual observer, ground crew logged
• Weather conditions: Wind speed, precipitation, visibility
• Incident reports: Near-miss or accident documentation

Export Flight Logs for Audits

When the FAA asks for records:

1. Go to Flights → Export
2. Choose:
   • Date range (e.g., last 30 days)
   • Format: PDF, CSV, or FAA Form 7711-1
   • Filter by pilot, drone, or job type
3. PDF is audit-ready with all required signatures and dates
4. Can export directly to your insurance provider or FAA auditor

Maintenance & Battery Tracking

Logs automatically track equipment wear:

• Battery cycle count: Auto-incremented after each flight
• Total flight hours: Summed for each drone
• Maintenance due: Alerts when batteries exceed lifespan
• Replacement history: Log when batteries/props are replaced