Client Accounts (Businesses or Individuals)
Account Creation:
- Name, email, and password
- Choose account type: Business or Individual
- Optional: Phone number, profile image or logo, short bio, job type or needs
Dashboard Features:
- Post new job listings
- View submitted jobs and their status (Open, Filled, Expired)
- View pilot applicants and their profiles
- Message pilots via secure in-platform inbox
- Mark jobs as “Filled” once a pilot is hired
- Reopen or duplicate past jobs
Job Posting Workflow:
- Client submits job form with location, date, service type, description, and optional budget
- Job becomes publicly visible to verified pilots
- Pilots apply with their profile and optional message
- Client receives email notification and can message or select applicants
Pilot Accounts (FAA-Certified Drone Operators)
Account Creation:
- Name, email, and password
- FAA Part 107 certificate number and supporting info
- Upload gear list, services offered, and software experience
- Indicate availability, travel willingness, and service radius
Verification Required:
- All pilots must be manually reviewed and approved before appearing publicly
- Verified pilots receive an email when their profile goes live
Dashboard Features:
- Edit profile, services, gear, and calendar availability
- Browse and apply to open job listings
- View messages from clients and reply via inbox
- Track application history
- Receive notifications for messages and job updates
Messaging System:
- Both clients and pilots use in-platform messaging
- No phone numbers or emails are shared unless voluntarily disclosed
- Messages trigger real-time email alerts via SendGrid
Security and Account Moderation
- Users must be logged in to access dashboards and messaging
- AND may suspend accounts for misuse, harassment, fraud, or FAA violations
- Clients and pilots can report misconduct through profile reporting tools
- All messages are stored securely and may be audited by AND for safety enforcement
For questions or technical issues, contact [email protected].