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GPS quality
DronePal looks beyond satellite count alone, using GPS quality information including satellite availability and dilution of precision.
Constellation quality at a glance
FLIGHT RISK ANALYSER
Know the conditions
before you fly.
DronePal independently checks the local environment before takeoff — assessing GPS quality, magnetic interference and RF interference, then presenting a clear overall flight-risk indication.
PRE-RELEASE PRICE
NZ$349 incl. GST
Normal retail price NZ$399 incl. GST
Register pre-release order
Good pilots check the weather.
Smart pilots check DronePal.
Independent pre-flight checkSeparate from the aircraft itself
Three environmental inputsGPS · Magnetic · RF
One clear overall indicationLow · Medium · High
PRE-RELEASE OFFER
DronePal Flight Risk Analyser
Register your pre-release order today. No payment is taken at registration. We will contact you to confirm your purchase when your DronePal is ready.
PRE-RELEASE
NZ$349
including GST
Expected retail NZ$399 incl. GST
Register pre-release order
WHY DRONEPAL
A drone can say it is ready.
The environment may disagree.
Satellite geometry can be poor, nearby magnetic fields can disturb compass-dependent systems, and local radio activity can create a noisy operating environment. DronePal is designed to give the pilot another layer of information before committing to takeoff.
THREE CHECKS. ONE VERDICT.
What DronePal looks at.
Each area is assessed independently and then contributes to the overall flight-risk indication.
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Magnetic interference
Measures the local magnetic environment to identify conditions that may be undesirable for compass-dependent flight systems.
Local magnetic conditions
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RF interference
Measures local radio-frequency activity to help identify electrically noisy operating sites before the aircraft leaves the ground.
Local RF environment
OVERALL FLIGHT-RISK INDICATION
Measure the risk.
Measure the risk.
Then you decide.
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
A little deeper under the bonnet.
DronePal does more than display a satellite count. It independently evaluates three parts of the local operating environment, then brings those measurements together into a clear pre-flight risk indication.
GNSS
Satellite constellation analysis
DronePal evaluates satellite availability and constellation geometry rather than relying on satellite count alone. Satellite count and HDOP — Horizontal Dilution of Precision — provide an indication of how favourably the visible satellites are positioned for reliable horizontal positioning.
A large number of satellites does not automatically mean good geometry. DronePal assesses the quality of the constellation as well as the quantity.
MAG
Magnetic field analysis
DronePal monitors the magnitude of the local magnetic field and looks for abnormal influence from nearby ferrous material, vehicles, structures, electrical equipment and other magnetic sources.
DronePal is not trying to act as another compass. It is looking for magnetic conditions that may influence compass-dependent systems in the aircraft.
RF
RF environment analysis
DronePal measures the local radio-frequency energy level to identify an electrically noisy operating site. Elevated RF activity can reduce the operating margin available to radio-dependent systems and may justify additional caution before takeoff.
The RF indication is intended as an environmental warning tool — not as a frequency-selective spectrum analyser.
RISK
Combined flight-risk assessment
The GNSS, magnetic and RF assessments remain visible individually, but DronePal also combines them into an overall Low, Medium or High flight-risk indication. This lets the pilot see both the underlying measurements and the final assessment at a glance.
GNSS quality
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Magnetic influence
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RF environment
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Flight risk
THE DRONEPAL UNIT
Designed to be useful in the field, not complicated in the field.
DronePal uses a simple three-button interface and a high-contrast display so the information that matters can be read quickly at the flying site.
Live statusGPS, magnetic and RF information on one screen.
Clear verdictA direct overall Low, Medium or High flight-risk indication.
Protected setupConfiguration can be locked behind a PIN to prevent accidental changes.
Error loggingDiagnostic information can be retained for checking and servicing.
BUILT FOR THE PRE-FLIGHT ROUTINE
Four simple steps.
1
Switch on at the site
Place DronePal where you intend to operate and allow it to assess the local environment.
2
Review the ratings
Check GPS quality, magnetic interference and RF interference independently.
3
Read the overall indication
DronePal combines the measurements into a simple Low, Medium or High flight-risk indication.
4
Make the call
DronePal provides additional information. The decision to fly remains with the pilot.
FAQ
Questions pilots will ask.
Does DronePal connect to my drone?
No. DronePal is designed as an independent pre-flight analysis device rather than a replacement for the drone’s own safety systems.
Does a Low indication guarantee a safe flight?
No. DronePal is an additional source of information. Weather, aircraft condition, local regulations, obstacles, pilot judgement and other operational factors still need to be considered.
What does the overall flight-risk indication mean?
It combines the measured GPS, magnetic and RF conditions into a simple Low, Medium or High indication intended to support the pilot’s pre-flight decision.
Can the settings be adjusted?
The development unit includes protected setup functions for sensitivity and risk weighting. Final production specifications may change as testing continues.
How much will DronePal cost?
The pre-release price is NZ$349 including GST. The normal retail price is NZ$399 including GST. You can register a pre-release order now. No payment is taken at registration; we will contact you to confirm your purchase when your DronePal is ready.
When will DronePal be available?
DronePal is undergoing final development and testing. Contact us at DronePal to register your pre-release order.
CONTACT DRONEPAL
Want to know more?
Register your pre-release order or send us a message about DronePal, product availability, testing or general enquiries.
Or email us directly at
dronepalnz@gmail.com