Integrations & Data Flow
ColonyCore connects with accounting platforms, payment processors, and field devices. Data flows between internal modules automatically, eliminating manual handoffs.
How Data Enters ColonyCore
Manual Entry
Create jobs, log flights, add equipment, and generate invoices through the application interface. Structured forms ensure required fields are captured consistently.
REST API
Programmatic access for jobs, flights, invoices, customers, and payments. Build custom integrations or connect to existing business systems. See API documentation.
CSV Import
Bulk import jobs and equipment records from existing spreadsheets. Migrate from manual workflows without re-entering historical data.
Telemetry Capture
Automatic flight data capture from connected drone devices. Flight parameters populate log records without manual entry.
Internal Data Flow
Data moves between ColonyCore modules automatically. No manual copy-paste or tool switching:
- Job → Flight Log — Create flight logs linked to specific jobs. The job reference, client, and site data carry forward automatically.
- Flight Log → Equipment — Flight hours and battery cycles update equipment records. Maintenance alerts trigger based on actual usage.
- Job → Invoice — Generate invoices from completed jobs with pre-filled client, service, and pricing data.
- Equipment → Job Assignment — See equipment availability and health status when assigning aircraft to upcoming jobs.
- Payment → Job Status — Payment receipt automatically updates job and invoice status.
Automatic vs. User-Initiated
Automatic
- Telemetry capture from connected devices
- Equipment flight hour accumulation
- Maintenance interval alerts
- Invoice payment reminders
- Stripe payment processing
- Job status updates on payment
User-Initiated
- CSV imports and exports
- API calls for custom integrations
- Accounting exports (QuickBooks, Wave, FreshBooks)
- Flight log exports (PDF, CSV, FAA Form 7711-1)
- Webhook configuration
How Data Leaves ColonyCore
- Accounting sync — Automatic sync to QuickBooks Online. CSV exports compatible with Wave, FreshBooks, and other accounting software.
- Flight log exports — PDF reports for clients, CSV for analysis, FAA Form 7711-1 format for regulatory compliance.
- REST API — Full API access for custom reporting, dashboards, or system integration.
- Webhook events — Real-time event notifications for job status changes, payments, and equipment alerts.
External Systems
Payment Processing
Stripe handles all payment processing. PCI-compliant, secure, and integrated with ColonyCore invoicing.
Accounting Platforms
QuickBooks Online (direct sync), Wave, FreshBooks, and other platforms via CSV export.
Infrastructure
AWS (compute and storage), Cloudflare (CDN and security), SendGrid (transactional email). See security.
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