Launch of Web Service for Centralized Confirmation and Record-Keeping in Drone Business Operations

The Japan Drone Business Support Association (DBA / Representative Director: Koji Morimoto) has released a comprehensive operational support web service [https://dronebiz.app/] that consolidates all pre-flight checks required for drone operations into a single screen.

Centered around the 'Wind Map,' which visualizes wind direction and speed at different altitudes on a map, the platform enables users to check weather conditions such as rain clouds, radio waves, GNSS status, and no-fly zones, as well as conduct risk assessments, KY documentation, and flight log creation—all in one place. The service is free to use, requires no registration, and is accessible directly via web browser.

Comprehensive Drone Business Tool

https://dronebiz.app/

Background: Pre-flight checks are currently scattered across multiple sources

To operate drones safely, numerous checks must be completed before flight day. These include upper-level winds, rain cloud movements, radio wave and GNSS conditions, no-fly zones, airspace restrictions, pre-flight risk assessments, and documentation. While these should form a unified 'pre-flight checklist,' in practice they are fragmented across weather apps, mapping services, official airspace data, paper forms, and Excel templates.

Upper-level winds, in particular, often differ significantly from ground-level winds and are a critical factor affecting aircraft stability and safe operations. However, intuitive tools to understand 'how strong and in which direction the wind is blowing at the intended flight altitude' have been limited.

This service unifies these scattered checks under the concept of 'one unified pre-flight checklist,' offering an all-in-one comprehensive solution.

Key Feature: 'Wind Map' visualizes wind by altitude on a map

The standout feature is the 'Wind Map,' which visualizes wind direction and speed at various altitudes directly on a map. Users can intuitively check wind conditions at their intended flight location and approximate altitude, aiding decisions on flight feasibility and approach direction.

Additionally, the core flight verification function consolidates operational conditions onto a single screen. It displays wind speeds by altitude (10–180m) and flight feasibility assessments, enabling quick determination of whether flight is possible at the current site.

All pre-flight checks in one platform

The service integrates all necessary pre-flight checks, judgments, and records required by operators:

- Comprehensive Check: Consolidates operational conditions on one screen, displaying altitude-specific wind speeds (10–180m) and flight feasibility - Wind Map: Visualizes wind direction and speed by altitude on a map (key feature) - Weather and Environmental Check: Consolidated checks for rain clouds, radio waves, GNSS, and no-fly zones - Emergency Use Airspace Response: Reflects official DIPS data and displays real-time warnings - Flight Judgment (Risk Assessment): Automatically reflects SAIL and ARC classifications - KY Documentation and Pre-flight Check: Complies with DBA templates - Flight Log: Created in legally compliant format with PDF export capability

Business-specific tools including estimates and pricing

In addition, the platform includes business tools for aerial photography, spraying, surveying, inspections, cost estimation, price research, promotions, and consulting—supporting users not just in 'flying drones' but in turning drone operations into viable businesses.

Free to use, no registration required

The service is free to use and requires no registration—users can start immediately via web browser. Operators can experience the pre-flight checklist at no cost. Advanced features for members, as well as corporate and school use, will be available through separate inquiries.

- Target Users: Drone operators and businesses, schools, and corporate users - How to Use: Access https://dronebiz.app/ via browser and click 'Try for Free' - Member Features and Corporate/School Use: Available via inquiry and application

【Executive Comment】 Koji Morimoto, Representative Director, Japan Drone Business Support Association (DBA)

"Flying drones safely requires numerous pre-flight checks. With over 9,000 flight hours of field experience, I’ve long felt the inconvenience of these checks being scattered across various apps and forms. Upper-level winds, in particular, often differ drastically from ground-level conditions and are a common cause of accidents and failures. Our goal was to consolidate all pre-flight checks into one platform and visualize upper-level winds through the Wind Map. We hope many operators will adopt this as a standard step toward safe operations—starting with our free, no-registration service."

Service Launch and Inquiries

Launch Date: July 2026 Service Details and Inquiries: https://dronebiz.app/

【Organization Overview】

Organization Name: Japan Drone Business Support Association (DBA)

Headquarters: Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture

Business Activities: Education and promotion of drone business, operation of drone schools, management of the 'aotori' drone business franchise network, and administration of the Drone Business Certification

URL: https://www.drone-business.jp

【Inquiries】

Japan Drone Business Support Association (DBA)

Email: [email protected]

Hours: 10:00–16:00 (excluding weekends and holidays)

※ Phone inquiries are not accepted