ACARS
- L J Aero’s ACARS Ground Host Processor (GHP) maximizes the capabilities of your existing flight ops technology solutions
- Works with most standard FMS hardware installations
- Integrates with your existing flight planning, load planning, runway performance, maintenance, and post-flight reporting/analytics systems
- Uses your preferred datalink provider, built-in support for both ARINC and SITA
- From preflight through block-in, automatically create, send, receive, monitor, and archive ACARS messages
LJ Aero’s ACARS Ground Host Processor supports the following Preflight and Departure functions:
- PDC (Pre-Departure Clearance)
- D-ATIS (Digital Air Traffic Information Service)
- NOTAMs (Notice to Airmen)
- Winds (Worldwide Surface and Winds Aloft)
- Weather (Worldwide In-Flight Weather)
- Flight Plan (Flight Planning System Integration)
- Flight Release (Electronic Flight Release)
- Takeoff Runway Data
- Takeoff Performance Data
- Out/Off Delay Reports
- Free Text Messages
- APU Report (Auxiliary Power Unit)
- OUT Report
- RETURN Report
- OFF Report
LJ Aero’s ACARS Ground Host Processor supports the following Enroute functions:
- Enroute Winds
- Enroute Weather
- Enroute NOTAMs
- Flight Plan Changes
- Engine Reports
- Fuel Remaining Reports
- Position Reports
- Delay Reports
- Diversion Reports
- Free Text Messages
- ACARS to/from Email Messages
- Aircraft-to-Aircraft Messages
LJ Aero’s ACARS Ground Host Processor supports the following Arrival and Post-Flight functions:
- Descent & Arrival Winds
- Descent & Arrival Weather
- Descent & Arrival NOTAMs
- Gate Assignment
- Ground Service Requests
- Landing Runway Data
- Landing Performance Data
- Block-In Delay Reports
- Free Text Messages
- ON Report
- IN Report
- APU Report
- Maintenance Report
DFlight
DFlight API supplies the up-to-date information you need for compliance with UAV preflight assessment requirements… delivered via REST API for seamless integration in your software.
- Fast response, suitable for interactive applications
- The most accurate and up-to-date information available, continuously updated, sourced directly from originating governmental providers
- Convenient query options:
- Distance around point
- Along route
- Within an arbitrary area
- Coverage area includes CONUS, AK, HI, and US territories
Separate endpoints are available for each of the following information categories:
DFlight is a monthly subscription service that is priced based on number of API calls per month. We have four Subscription Levels:
- Getting Started – $7/month: Plan provides 300 API calls per month
- Develop – $50/month: Plan provides 5000 API calls per month
- Launch – $200/month: Plan provides 75,000 API calls per month
- Grow: Plan is customizable for large drone fleet operators
Additional monthly API calls may be selected during during checkout.
Drone Preflight
- Check your local weather first to see if the conditions are favorable to fly. If there is rain on the way, there’s no reason to risk damage to your drone.
- Ensure that all of your batteries are charged and in good condition.
- Check your controller, monitor, and/or other devices such as your iPhone, tablet, phone, or iPad to make sure they’re fully charged. Take any appropriate car charges with you for emergencies.
- Make sure there are no flight restrictions or no-fly zones in the area you want to fly. Use the B4UFLY app and check for any temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) currently in effect by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
- Give your drone a quick look, make sure there is no physical damage.
- Take spare parts with you, such as propellers, guards, chargers, etc. Did I mention extra BATTERIES?!
- Double check your firmware. Make sure there hasn’t been a recent update before heading out.
- Remember to bring enough Micro SD cards (with enough memory) to film more than enough footage for your project. Also check your cards for proper ratings and correct formats.
- Confirm the weather conditions are still favorable for flying your aircraft.
- Look at the general condition of the area to make sure there is no loose trash or FOD (Foreign Object Debris) around the launch site.
- Check the area up close and afar. Take a mental note of any obstacles such as wires, trees, poles etc.
- Look for any situations that could be potentially risky or unsafe to fly over (i.e. large gatherings, animals, children, crowded parking lots, etc).
- Remove your drone from it’s carrying case with care.
- Insert your Micro SD card and see that it’s secured and installed correctly.
- Carefully remove the lens cap and gimbal guard and store them somewhere safe.
- Clean your camera lens with an appropriate cloth.
- Install the correct lens filter to capture your video and don’t forget to clean it after installation.
- Inspect your propellers for any wear or damage. Install them properly by color matching (white on white, black on black, etc).
- Insert your drone’s battery. Confirm that it’s properly installed and fully charged.
- It’s important that you start by allowing the controller to fully charge.
- Ensure that your iPhone, iPad, tablet or phone is also thoroughly charged.
- Mount your mobile device and plug it into your controller.
- Install the sunshade onto your controller and adjust it properly.
- Place your controller’s antennas in the correct position.
- Install range extender (if applicable).
- Power up your controller.
- Turn on your mobile device.
- Adjust brightness level on mobile device to an acceptable level.
- Toggle your device over to flight mode.
- Turn on GPS.
- Start your DJI Pilot App. (or whatever app you use)
- Do an operational check of your drone’s camera.
- Check to make sure launch area clear of obstructions, free of debris, and safe for takeoff.
- Make sure the directional controls are working correctly.
- Start your engines.
- Lift off into a hover.
- Make sure you drone is level and stable while in a hover.
- Check your controls by gently moving the sticks one at a time. Your drone should respond to your pitch, roll, and yaw inputs as expected.
- Start recording video once ready.
- Turn the app on and it does not have any pending updates.
- Set the maximum flight altitude for your current location.
- Confirm the “Return-To-Home” altitude is also correctly set for your current location. (if applicable)
- Make sure your drone’s gimbal is level (and you removed the lens cap).
- Check the DJI Pilot app flight status, or equivalent.
- Confirm the home point is set and you have enough GPS satellites locked.