Resources & Tutorials

Get started with RPAS WILCO on your mobile device.

1. 1

   Open the RPAS Wilco app on your phone.

2. 2

   On the sign-in page, click "Sign Up" if you don't have an account yet.

   
3. 3

   Sign up by entering your email and password.

   Note: A password strength checker is in place. Make sure your password is at least 8 characters long and includes uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols.

   
4. 4

   When prompted, allow location access ("Allow While Using App") to enable RPAS Wilco's location-based features.

   
5. 5

   Check your email for an activation message from AIM Robotics. Click "Activate My Account" in the email.

   Note: If you don't see the email, check your spam folder.

   
6. 6

   You're all set! You can now sign in and start using RPAS Wilco.

Register a new drone to your account.

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   Open the sidebar menu (☰) and select "RPAS".

   
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   Tap the "Add" button in the top left corner.

   
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   Enter your drone details: Manufacturer, Model, Serial Number, Nickname, Registration Number, and Colour.

   Note: If your drone's make or model is not listed, you can create a custom entry. This is useful for mini-drones that don't require Transport Canada registration.

   
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   Tap "Save" to confirm your drone details.

   

Remove a drone from your account.

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   Open the sidebar menu (☰) and select "RPAS".

   
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   Tap on the drone you would like to delete.

   
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   Click "Delete" in the bottom right corner.

   

Add pilots, visual observers, and payload operators.

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   Open the sidebar (☰) and select "Users".

   
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   Tap "Add" in the top left corner.

   
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   Fill in the user's name, email, and other information. Select their role (Pilot, Visual Observer, or Payload Operator) and click "Save".

   Note: Free and Pro users can add only one pilot per account. To add multiple pilots, an Enterprise Plan is required.

   

Update or remove team member information.

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   Open the sidebar (☰) and select "Users".

   
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   To edit: Tap the user's name, update their details, and press "Save".

   
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   To delete: Tap the user's name and select "Delete".

   

Create a new site survey and configure mission details.

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   Tap the "Create Site Survey" button at the bottom of the homepage.

   
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   Enter mission information: Pilot, Drone & Model, Observer, Payload Operator, Mission Radius, and Maximum Altitude (ft).

   
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   Tap the arrow to proceed to the map editor. Enter the address or GPS coordinates and place your team markers.

   Note: You can add obstacle markers to indicate hazards near the operation site.

   
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   Confirm the snapshot of the operation layout, then set mission name, start/end time.

   
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   Agree to the Terms and Conditions. Your site survey will begin generating automatically.

   
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   View your survey under sidebar > "Missions" to see Pending and Ready Site Surveys.

   

Access records from previous missions.

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   Open the sidebar (☰) and select "Missions" to view all past missions.

   
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   Tap the corresponding blue box to access Site Surveys, Checklists, or Flight Logs for a specific mission.

   Note: Free users can only access past missions from the last 7 days. Pro and Enterprise users have unlimited access.

   

Access VFR and CFS charts through the mobile app.

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   Open the sidebar (☰) and select "VFR Charts" or "CFS" to view charts.

   
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   Use the search bar to find a specific chart by name. Tap to open and zoom/navigate.

   Note: Free members can only access mission-relevant CFS charts. Upgrade to Pro or Enterprise for full access.

   
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   Pro tip: Tap on an aerodrome on the airspace map to access its linked CFS chart directly.

   

Complete pre-flight, mid-flight, and post-flight checks.

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   Open sidebar > "Missions" tab. Under "Site Surveys Ready", click the checklist button.

   
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   Check off "Power on Drone" to begin — RPAS WILCO will automatically start tracking your flight time.

   
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   After landing, click "Power Off Drone" — flight time will be automatically logged.

   

Manually input flight log entries.

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   Open sidebar > "Missions" tab. Under "Site Surveys Ready", click "Flight Logs".

   
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   Click "Add" to manually enter your flight log with start and end times.

   

Navigate the airspace map with layers, legend, and search.

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   Below the sidebar icon (☰), find five icons: Location Finder, Address Search, Coordinate Search, View Modes, and Legend.

   
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   Use Address Search (magnifying glass) to jump to a location, or Coordinate Search (pin) for GPS coordinates.

   
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   Open Legend (papers icon) to view colors/symbols and toggle map layers: Airspace < 700 ft AGL, Airspace > 700 ft AGL, and Aerodromes.

   

Update your account details and password.

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   Open the sidebar (☰) and select "Profile".

   
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   Update your details: Name, Phone Number, Company, Address, City, Province, Postal Code.

   
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   To change password, scroll to bottom and click "Update Password".

   Note: After changing your password, you will be logged out and must sign in again.

   

File incident reports, maintenance requests, and memos.

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   Open sidebar > "Missions" > find the relevant mission > tap "Checklist".

   
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   Tap the red exclamation mark (!) in the top right corner.

   
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   Select report type (Incident Report, Maintenance Request, etc.), add photos if applicable, enter description.

   
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   Tap "Create Report" to submit. A copy will be emailed to you.

   Note: Check your spam folder if you don't see the email.

   

Continue missions without an internet connection.

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   Open sidebar > "Missions". Click the cloud icon next to the mission. Confirm "Yes".

   Note: Only the pilot assigned to the mission can enable offline mode.

   
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   Continue your mission as usual without internet — checklists and details remain accessible.

   
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   When reconnected, tap the red cloud icon and confirm "Yes" to sync data back to the server.

   

Register for RPAS WILCO through the web browser.

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   Click the "Login" button in the top right, then "Signup" at the bottom.

   
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   Fill in: Full Name, Email Address, Phone Number, and Password (at least 8 characters).

   
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   Verify your email address, then log in to your new account.

   

Register a new drone through the web dashboard.

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   Go to Settings > RPAS tab. Click "Add" in the top-right corner.

   
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   Enter details: Manufacturer, Model, Nickname, Registration Number, Transport Canada Certificate, Drone ID/Serial Number, Colour.

   Note: If not listed, select "Not in List" to enter custom details.

   
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   Click "Save" to confirm.

   

Remove a drone from your account via the web.

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   Go to Settings > RPAS tab.

   
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   Click the edit (pencil) icon next to the drone, then click "Delete".

   

Add pilots, observers, and payload operators.

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   Go to Settings > Users. Click "Add".

   
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   Select role (Pilot, Observer, or Payload Operator). Enter name, email, phone, and license details.

   
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   Click "Save".

   

Modify or remove team member records.

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   Go to Settings > Users. Click the pencil icon next to the user.

   
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   Edit fields and click "Save", or click "Delete" to remove.

   

Build and submit a site survey through the web.

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   Go to Mission > Create Site Survey.

   Note: Only Pro and Enterprise users can create site surveys on the web.

   
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   Fill in: Pilot, Observer, Payload Operator, RPAS, Operation Radius (0.054-1.080), Max Altitude (10-700 ft). Click "Next".

   
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   Use the map editor to place flight location, team members, and obstacles. Click "Next".

   
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   Confirm the map snapshot, enter Mission Name/Date/Time, accept Terms & Conditions, then click "Submit".

   
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   Wait ~1 minute for generation. View under Mission > Missions > "View PDF".

   Note: You'll receive an email confirmation when the survey is ready.

   

Access site surveys, flight logs, and checklists from previous missions.

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   Go to Mission > Missions. Click on the mission you want to view.

   
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   Click "View PDF" for Site Survey or Mission Report.

   Note: Free users: last 7 days only. Pro and Enterprise: unlimited access.

   

Access Canada Flight Supplement charts.

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   Open the "Resources" tab > "CFS Chart" tab.

   
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   Search for an airport, then click the PDF button to view.

   

Access Visual Flight Rules charts.

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   Open the "Resources" tab > "VFR Charts" tab.

   
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   Scroll or search for the chart you need.

   

Update your account details.

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   Go to Settings > Profile. Click "Edit Profile".

   
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   Update your information and click "Update".

   

Navigate the web-based airspace map.

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   Click "Map" on the left sidebar.

   
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   Use "Search" to jump to an address. Click the legend icon to toggle layers: Airspace < 700 ft AGL, > 700 ft AGL, and Aerodromes.

   

Upgrade from Free to Pro or Enterprise.

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   Click "Upgrade Plan" on the left sidebar. Review Pro and Enterprise plans.

   
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   Use the Plan Calculator: select plan, billing term (monthly/yearly), and number of pilots. Click "Next".

   Note: Enterprise plans require a custom pricing quote.

   
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   Enter profile and payment details (card number, expiry MM/YY, CVC). Click "Update Card".

   
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   Review the Plan Summary and click "Subscribe". Confirm with "Yes".

   

Cancel your Pro or Enterprise subscription.

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   Go to Settings > Profile. Find the Subscription section at the bottom right.

   
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   Click "Cancel" and confirm with "Yes".

   Note: You can re-subscribe at any time by clicking "Subscribe".

   

Add or edit credit/debit card information.

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   Go to Settings > Profile > Card Information section at the bottom left.

   
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   Enter Card Number, Expiry Date (MM/YY), CVC. Click "Update Card".

   

Remove a saved card from your account.

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   Go to Settings > Profile > Card Information section.

   
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   Click "Delete Card" and confirm.

   Note: You must cancel your subscription before deleting a card.

   

Create and customize checklists for operations.

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   Go to Settings > Checklist. Click the pencil icon next to a checklist to customize.

   
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   Edit section titles, reorder, delete, or add new sections. Click "Save".

   
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   Your custom checklist will be available in the mobile app for site surveys.

   

Confirm authorization for controlled airspace operations.

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   Go to Mission > Missions. Find the mission with a red airplane icon under "Notice".

   
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   Click "View PDF" to review the airport notice. Check the confirmation box if you have NAV CANADA permission.

   
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   The airplane icon turns blue — authorization is acknowledged and the airport is notified.

   

Install RPAS WILCO Fly on your Android device.

1. 1

   Open your browser and go to rpaswilco.com/products/rpas-wilco-fly.

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   Tap the "Android APK" download button.

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   If prompted, allow your browser to install apps from unknown sources.

   Note: On most Android devices, go to Settings → Apps → Special access → Install unknown apps, and enable it for your browser.

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   Open the downloaded APK file and tap "Install".

5. 5

   Open the app and sign in with your RPAS WILCO account.

Search for reviewers and schedule a session.

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   Go to the "Flight Review" tab. Select "Booking Flight Review".

   Note: You must have a drone and pilot added to your account before booking.

   
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   Click "Book Flight Review Now" to access the map showing available reviewers near you.

   
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   Browse by price and location. Select a reviewer and click "Next".

   
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   Complete payment, review Terms and Conditions, then confirm.

   
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   View bookings in the "Booking List" section.

   

Change the date or time of a booking.

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   Go to "Booking List" on your dashboard.

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   Find the booking to modify, select a new date/time, and confirm.

Set up a flight reviewer account on RPAS WILCO.

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   Apply to become a flight reviewer through the RPAS WILCO platform.

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   Set up your flight reviewer account and configure your availability.

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   Watch the video tutorial for the full walkthrough.

How to conduct and submit a flight review.

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   Navigate to your scheduled flight review session.

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   Complete the review following the RPAS WILCO rubric and guidelines.

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   Submit the flight review results through the platform.

Access airspace data, plan flights, and learn the ropes — no credit card required.

• Interactive airspace map
• NOTAMs & TFR alerts
• Basic flight planning
• Up to 5 missions/month
• Community support

Full compliance toolkit for commercial pilots — site surveys, flight logs, fleet management, and the RPAS WILCO Fly mobile app.

• Everything in Starter
• Unlimited missions
• Site survey generator
• Flight logging & records
• Fleet management
• RPAS WILCO Fly mobile app
• Priority email support

Multi-pilot operations with team management, role-based access, and a dedicated account manager.

• Everything in Pro
• Team management
• Role-based access control
• Operations dashboard
• Custom reporting
• API access
• Dedicated account manager
• Volume discounts available

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Architecture and core modules of the RPAS WILCO platform.

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   RPAS WILCO is built around four core modules: Flight Planning, Airspace Intelligence, Fleet Management, and Compliance Automation.

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   Flight Planning handles site surveys, mission scheduling, and pre-flight checklists with automatic NOTAM and METAR integration.

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   Airspace Intelligence provides real-time Canadian airspace data sourced from NAV CANADA, including controlled zones, restricted areas, and temporary flight restrictions.

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   Fleet Management tracks drones, pilots, visual observers, and payload operators across your organization.

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   Compliance Automation generates CARs 901.27-compliant site surveys, flight logs, and incident reports.

How RPAS WILCO ingests and displays Canadian airspace data.

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   Airspace boundaries, controlled zones, and restricted areas are sourced from NAV CANADA's Designated Airspace Handbook (DAH).

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   NOTAMs (Notices to Airmen) are ingested in real time and overlaid on the interactive map, alerting pilots to temporary restrictions or hazards.

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   METARs and TAFs provide current and forecasted weather conditions at aerodromes, displayed alongside mission planning tools.

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   CFS (Canada Flight Supplement) charts for aerodromes are available to Pro and Enterprise subscribers.

What a generated site survey contains and how it meets CARs 901.27.

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   Each site survey PDF includes: mission parameters (pilot, drone, observers), operation area map with markers, airspace classification, active NOTAMs, weather data (METAR/TAF), and a risk assessment.

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   The map snapshot captures the operation radius, team positions, and any obstacle markers placed during planning.

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   Surveys automatically pull airspace data for the selected location, including proximity to aerodromes and controlled zones.

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   All generated surveys are stored in your mission history and can be exported as PDF for regulatory or insurance purposes.

Pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight checklist architecture.

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   The default checklist covers pre-flight (drone inspection, battery, propellers, firmware), in-flight (airspace monitoring, communication), and post-flight (landing, power-off, log) phases.

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   Pro and Enterprise users can design custom checklists via the web dashboard, adding, removing, or reordering sections to match their SOPs.

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   Checklist timestamps are recorded automatically — "Power on Drone" starts the flight timer, "Power Off Drone" stops it and logs the duration.

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   Completed checklists are attached to the mission record and can be reviewed alongside site surveys and flight logs.

Automatic and manual flight logging.

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   Automatic flight logs are generated when using the checklist — flight time is tracked from drone power-on to power-off.

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   Manual flight logs can be created for flights conducted outside of RPAS WILCO, preserving a complete pilot logbook.

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   All flight logs record: date, duration, pilot, drone, and associated mission. Enterprise accounts also log the client and project.

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   Flight hours are aggregated per pilot and per drone, accessible from the dashboard for reporting and compliance.

Account roles, team structure, and access levels.

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   Account Owner — full access to all settings, billing, team management, and missions.

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   Pilot — can create and conduct missions, complete checklists, and log flights. Free and Pro accounts support one pilot; Enterprise supports multiple.

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   Visual Observer (VO) — assigned to missions as a crew member. Cannot create missions independently.

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   Payload Operator (PO) — assigned to missions involving specialized payloads. Cannot create missions independently.

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   Enterprise Super User — has administrative access across the organization, including team-wide mission creation and reporting.