For serious drone professionals and enterprises, running an efficient and compliant drone program isn’t just a best practice—it’s a necessity. From public safety agencies to large enterprises and commercial operators, ensuring operational readiness is a cornerstone of any successful program. With Aloft’s new Maintenance Scheduling feature, we’re proud to offer a best-in-class solution to meet this critical need, particularly for operators pursuing Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) waivers and preparing for forthcoming Part 108 regulations.
Why Maintenance Matters for BVLOS Operations
Maintenance plays a pivotal role in obtaining BVLOS waivers. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires operators to demonstrate comprehensive maintenance protocols, including detailed schedules and logs, to ensure the safety and reliability of their drones. Operators who neglect these processes risk delays or outright denials of their waiver applications.
Looking ahead, the anticipated Part 108 regulations are likely to formalize and standardize these requirements for BVLOS operations, making scheduled maintenance an even more critical component of compliance. By proactively adopting structured maintenance practices, drone programs can position themselves for success today and in the future.
Introducing Aloft’s Maintenance Scheduling Feature
Aloft’s new Maintenance Scheduling feature is designed to simplify and automate this essential aspect of drone operations. Key capabilities include:
Scheduled Maintenance: Plan ahead with recurring maintenance tasks for every aircraft in your fleet.
Automated Reminders: Stay on top of your schedule with notifications that ensure nothing slips through the cracks.
Comprehensive Logging: Maintain detailed records of inspections, repairs, and updates to provide full transparency for regulatory compliance and internal reviews.
These features not only streamline operational workflows but also provide the documentation necessary to meet regulatory expectations, improving the likelihood of obtaining BVLOS waivers and staying ahead of future requirements.
Designed for Professionals, Built for Compliance
Aloft’s Maintenance Scheduling tool is built with enterprise-level operations in mind, addressing the unique challenges of scaling and maintaining a compliant drone program. Whether you’re a public safety agency coordinating missions across departments, a utility company conducting inspections, or an enterprise pursuing advanced use cases like drone delivery, this feature ensures your fleet remains mission-ready and aligned with FAA standards.
The Future of BVLOS and Part 108
Today, Aloft’s Maintenance Scheduling empowers operators to confidently apply for BVLOS waivers by demonstrating a rigorous commitment to safety. Tomorrow, it will be an essential tool for compliance under Part 108 regulations, which are expected to establish safety certification standards for drones and their operations.
See it in Action
This feature is live today and ready to elevate your drone operations. For a detailed demo or more information, contact our team at sales@aloft.ai. You can also explore our help documentation here to dive deeper into how this feature can support your program.
With Aloft’s Maintenance Scheduling, we’re enabling operators to fly farther, safer, and smarter—paving the way for the future of BVLOS and beyond. Ready to take the next step in your drone program? Reach out to us today.
Jon Hegranes - Aloft CEO
Jon is the Founder & CEO of Aloft, the market leader in drone airspace systems & UTM technologies. Aloft’s patented technology is used in today’s leading recreational, enterprise, and government drone applications.
Jon is a certified commercial drone pilot as part of FAA Part 107, the founder of the Drone Advisory Council, and is an active member of other industry groups, including GUTMA, NBAA Emerging Tech, the FAA’s Advanced Aviation Advisory Committee (AAAC) and working groups, and is a founding member and data working group chair of the FAA Drone Safety Team. He’s a self-taught iOS developer, writes about drone topics for technology news outlets including VentureBeat, TechCrunch, and Forbes, and regularly speaks at industry events such as Commercial UAV Expo, 2B Ahead Future Congress, and DJI AirWorks. Jon graduated from TCU with a major in finance and received his MBA from Thunderbird Global School of Management (ASU). Jon has served on multiple FAA Advisory and Rulemaking Committees (ARCs), including drone detection, counter UAS, and Beyond Visual Line of Site (BVLOS).