{"id":4976,"date":"2019-08-09T08:48:03","date_gmt":"2019-08-09T08:48:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bestdroneforthejob.com\/?p=4976"},"modified":"2021-03-16T09:29:27","modified_gmt":"2021-03-16T09:29:27","slug":"wing-opensky-drone-flyer-app-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestdroneforthejob.com\/blog\/wing-opensky-drone-flyer-app-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Google’s Wing Aviation Releases OpenSky Drone Flyer App"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wing\u2019s OpenSky app attempts to solve one of the biggest headaches plaguing the UAS industry; how to avoid drone-related accidents.<\/strong><\/p>\n

For a long time now, UAV pilots have had to abide by the FAA\u2019s Part 107 regulations. Although requirements such as Visual Line of Sight minimize mishaps, they also impose severe restrictions on pilots.<\/p>\n

With the commercial UAS market booming, and modern applications needing longer flights, BVLOS<\/a> drones are becoming more popular. DJI, Yuneec, Parrot, and other companies have tried overcoming these problems with solutions such as geofencing.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Others like Wing have accepted the challenge of trying to make low altitude airspace safe for flight. Google\u2019s vast experience with mapping, data analytics, robotics, AI, IoT, and other emerging technologies gives it a decent head start.<\/p>\n


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How OpenSky works<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"OpenSky<\/a><\/p>\n

The app\u2019s mission objective is to help drone pilots find safe places and times to fly. It’s targeted at both recreational and commercial users. Other than being available on Google\u2019s Play Store and Apple\u2019s App Store, the app can also be accessed on desktops.<\/p>\n

When you first open it, you\u2019ll be asked to specify the nature of your upcoming flight. You can select either of three options:<\/strong><\/p>\n