Every flight requires careful planning. We follow a defined process for safe, legal operations – from first contact through final delivery. Each mission respects airspace regulations, manages your project risk, and delivers the data you need.
Last updated: April 2026
To plan your mission effectively, we gather four key pieces of information – allowing us to assess feasibility, identify risks, and confirm all legal and airspace requirements.
Our pricing reflects the complexity of planning and execution. Every quote includes all planning, permissions, ATC coordination, and post-processing – no hidden fees.
Every mission follows a structured five-step process ensuring legal compliance, risk mitigation, and mission success.
We begin by reviewing your brief in detail, confirming the mission is feasible and safe, and discussing your specific objectives. This clarifies scope, timelines, and any constraints before planning begins.
We conduct a desktop survey of your location to identify potential hazards, ground obstacles, and airspace classification. This informs all subsequent planning and risk mitigation decisions.
We handle all necessary airspace coordination, including ATC liaison for controlled zones near Dublin, Cork, and Galway. NOTAM checks and Specific Category assessments ensure full EASA compliance before flight day.
We conduct a formal pre-flight risk assessment, evaluate weather windows, and develop contingency plans. This documented process protects your operation and ensures we fly only when conditions are optimal.
On the day, we use UGCS autonomous flight planning software to execute precisely planned routes, maintain real-time monitoring, and enforce on-site safety protocols throughout the entire operation.
Every mission is backed by thorough airspace assessment, risk management, and certified operations.
Common questions about our drone mission planning process.
Mission planning timelines vary based on complexity. Simple operations in open areas with no airspace restrictions typically take 3–5 business days. Complex operations requiring ATC coordination and Specific Category permissions can take 1–2 weeks. We always discuss timelines upfront and deliver a clear schedule with your initial quote.
Yes. We manage all Air Traffic Control coordination on your behalf. If your site falls within controlled airspace near Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, or Shannon, we liaise directly with ATC to obtain necessary clearances. You don’t need to handle these interactions yourself.
Our pre-flight risk assessment includes detailed weather analysis. If conditions are unsafe on the planned date, we work with you to reschedule to the next suitable window. We never fly if weather conditions fall outside safe operating limits. Any rescheduled flights use the same approvals, so there’s no additional permission delay.
Urban missions require additional scrutiny. We conduct risk assessments that account for: populated areas, obstacle density, airspace proximity, emergency procedures, and public safety zones. Many urban areas require Specific Category or higher permissions, which we obtain through our EASA submission process. We never conduct operations that we cannot safely de-risk.
To provide an accurate quote, we need: a project brief describing what you want to achieve, the exact location and Eircode, your proposed date or timeframe, and the deliverables you require (photos, video, orthomosaic, 3D model, LiDAR, thermal, etc.). These details allow us to assess airspace complexity, select appropriate equipment, and calculate planning and flight time.
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