OpenSky app Archives

Wing’s free airspace authorization app for drone pilots launches in US

Ishveena Singh - Jun. 30th 2021 3:43 am PT @IshveenaSingh

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Alphabet’s drone-delivery subsidiary Wing has launched a free mobile and web app, OpenSky, to inform drone pilots, both recreational and commercial, when and where it is safe to fly in the United States. Drone flyers can use the OpenSky app to see information on airspace restrictions, pre-plan flights, and get airspace approvals. This app has been available in Australia since 2019.

Australian drone pilots can receive automated airspace approval

Josh Spires - Mar. 10th 2021 5:59 am PT @JoshSpires_

Wing Aviation Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)OpenSky app

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The Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) now allows Aussie drone pilots to receive automated airspace approvals in Wing Aviation‘s OpenSky drone safety app. The automated process is a first in the country and will allow pilots to become more productive.

Wing Aviation’s OpenSky app adds ‘test your knowledge’ button

Josh Spires - Dec. 21st 2020 7:25 am PT @JoshSpires_

Wing Aviation OpenSky app

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Wing Aviation’s drone safety app OpenSky now displays a “test your knowledge” button just in time for the new pilots this festive season. With massive amounts of new drones to hit the sky this Christmas, it’s an important addition to keep the flying community and those in the sky safe.

OpenSky receives its biggest update: fire feeds, national parks

Josh Spires - Nov. 12th 2020 10:30 pm PT @JoshSpires_

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Today at the World of Drones Congress virtual event, Wing Aviation announced a few changes and new features for its OpenSky drone safety app. The changes include additional no-fly zones around active fires and flight cautions in national parks.

Wing Aviation’s OpenSky app receives web app support

Josh Spires - Nov. 3rd 2020 8:26 am PT @JoshSpires_

Wing Aviation OpenSky app

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Wing Aviation’s OpenSky app has received web app support in Chrome and Chromium-backed Edge, allowing for direct access and improved ease of use. OpenSky is currently only available in Australia as a result of Wing Aviation’s drone delivery program.

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Josh Spires - Aug. 27th 2020 8:30 am PT @JoshSpires_

DJI Drone Safety OpenSky app

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DJI‘s drone apps have no-fly zones built-in, a safety feature that is great to have right in the DJI app but is it as useful as you might think? Personally, it’s a no from me, the app usually has no-fly zones for major airports but misses out for some smaller airports.