DroneEye Safety Guidelines

1.1 Verified Licensing

All pilots must hold valid drone certifications required by their jurisdiction (e.g., A1/A3, A2, or Specific Category licenses in the EU; Part 107 in the U.S., or local equivalents).

Pilots may upload certifications to their profiles for visibility. DroneEye does not verify, validate, or guarantee the accuracy or authenticity of any submitted document. Pilots remain solely responsible for maintaining valid certifications and compliance with all applicable regulations.

1.2 Equipment Certification & Airworthiness

Pilots must register all drones they intend to operate, provide serial numbers, and upload insurance documentation where applicable.

Drones must be maintained in airworthy condition, with firmware updates installed and batteries properly serviced.

1.3 Operational Competency

Pilots must demonstrate knowledge of:

• airspace restrictions
• no-fly zones
• emergency procedures
• environmental limitations (wind, rain, visibility)
• safe takeoff and landing protocols

Failure to adhere to these standards may result in suspension or removal.

2.1 Pre-Flight Assessment

Every mission must include a documented pre-flight check:

• weather review
• site risk assessment
• verification of people, animals, or obstacles near the flight area
• verification of pilot equipment readiness

2.2 Mission Brief Accuracy

Clients must provide accurate and complete mission details. Providing misleading information can jeopardize safety and violate local regulations.

2.3 Communication Protocols

DroneEye provides a Mission Chat for all operational communication. This ensures:

• clear instructions
• transparent agreements
• documented decision-making
• a traceable record in case of disputes or incidents

Off-platform agreements are discouraged for safety reasons.

3.1 Prohibited Activities

DroneEye forbids:

• flying beyond legal visual line of sight (unless authorized)
• entering restricted or controlled airspace without explicit permission
• flying over crowds, schools, or sensitive infrastructure
• transporting illegal materials
• night flights without proper authorization and equipment

3.2 Privacy Protection

Pilots must not capture imagery of private property, individuals, or vehicles without legal justification or client authorization. Clients must ensure missions comply with privacy laws in their region.

5.1 Pilot Insurance Requirements

All pilots operating through the DroneEye platform must carry adequate liability insurance as required by the laws and regulations of the jurisdiction in which they operate. Insurance must cover, at minimum, third-party property damage and personal injury arising from drone operations. Pilots are solely responsible for ensuring their insurance is valid, current, and sufficient for each specific mission they undertake. Operating without adequate insurance may constitute a legal offence in many jurisdictions and exposes the pilot to unlimited personal civil liability. DroneEye does not verify insurance coverage and bears no responsibility for uninsured or underinsured operations.

5.2 Client Responsibilities

Clients must acknowledge and accept all environmental, logistical, and operational risks associated with their mission request. DroneEye does not guarantee any mission outcomes, the quality of work delivered, the accuracy of information provided by pilots, or the suitability of any pilot for any mission. DroneEye provides a marketplace and communication tools only — nothing more.

5.3 Platform Liability

DroneEye acts solely as a mission marketplace and communication facilitator. DroneEye is not the aircraft operator, employer, or supervisor of any pilot, and does not control or direct the performance of any mission. DroneEye expressly disclaims all liability and is not responsible for:

• pilot operational errors, negligence, or misconduct
• equipment malfunctions, failures, or accidents
• unlawful missions initiated or performed by clients or pilots
• unauthorized modifications to Mission Briefs outside the platform
• personal injury, death, or property damage arising from any mission
• inaccurate, false, or misleading information provided by any user
• failure to complete a mission or deliver expected results
• any losses, damages, or consequences of any kind resulting from missions arranged through the Platform

DroneEye does not guarantee mission outcomes, the accuracy of user-provided information, or the suitability of any pilot for any mission. All users participate entirely at their own risk. DroneEye may assist in facilitating communication regarding disputes but has no obligation to resolve them and cannot override the legal responsibility held by the parties involved.

7.1 Automated Certification Tracking

The platform may send optional reminders when uploaded documents approach their stated expiry dates. These reminders are provided as a courtesy and do not constitute monitoring, verification, or any assumption of responsibility.

7.2 Mission Risk Scoring

Algorithmic tools that surface relevant information, including:

• weather
• location density
• altitude requirements
• pilot experience level

to help users make more informed decisions. These tools are informational only and do not constitute safety assessments, guarantees, or endorsements.

7.3 Secure Data Storage

Encrypted communication, secure document handling, and transparent access logs to protect mission information.

7.4 Safety Education Programs

Pilot-focused training modules:

• emergency procedures
• privacy law
• airspace compliance
• communication best practices

7.5 Transparency Tools

Clients will see:

• pilot-submitted certification details
• document upload date
• equipment category
• mission history

Pilots will see:

• client rating
• mission clarity score
• safety flags
• history of disputes