NOVA

What's NOVA and what does it offer?

NOVA is a software solution designed to support professional drone operators in flight operations and weather management. It addresses the specific needs of these operators by integrating two key components: weather insights and operational concepts.

NOVA provides comprehensive weather integration by sourcing data from high-resolution weather models, native precipitation radar, and official weather observations (METAR/ TAF). The platform also supports the integration of users' own weather stations, enhancing situational awareness for mission-specific needs.

In addition to weather management, NOVA allows operators to manage all relevant aspects of their ConOps, which include various aircraft types, their performance characteristics and limitations as well as operational limitations related to weather conditions. This integration facilitates standardized and automated weather risk management, enabling fleet operators to conduct diverse drone missions safely.

NOVA - Evaluated Output for Route Missions

The platform is drone agnostic, meaning it can accommodate any type of operation, from VLOS to long-range BVLOS flights. NOVA utilizes simulation technology to create a digital twin of each flight, accounting for current weather conditions and aircraft performance. This technology enables a detailed understanding of weather impacts along the flight path, including effects on flight time and battery levels at landing. This innovative approach supports future autonomous operations and multi-drone management while ensuring compliance with safety management systems and the requirements of a Light UAS Operator Certificate (LUC).

NOVA is hosted on a secure cloud infrastructure and is accessible via a standard web browser. Its microservices architecture allows for flexible integration with other systems through APIs, adapting to specific operational needs.

Key features & benefits

Best-in-Class Weather Data

• Access to high-resolution weather models for enhanced forecast accuracy.

• Redundancy through multiple weather model sources, including certified national providers like the German Weather Service (DWD).

• Coverage of precipitation radar across Europe, along with additional mapping functionalities to support tactical decision-making.

• Integration of global aviation-grade weather observations (METAR/TAF).
• Custom weather sensors can be incorporated to improve mission-specific situational awareness.

Technology-Driven Flight Planning

• Simulation-based flight planning for BVLOS missions allows for comprehensive evaluation of weather conditions and their impact on sensitive drone operations.
• Automated assessment of aircraft performance, payload, and operational limitations ensures compliance with ConOps and LUC requirements.

• Future-ready design supports increasing automation and one-to-many flight operations.

• Automated flight feasibility evaluations extend up to seven days ahead, facilitating efficient mission planning and resource allocation.

Agnostic Design

• The Asset Manager feature allows the management of diverse missions, routes, drone types, and performance characteristics.
• Users can set operational limits to cover specific weather conditions, regulatory requirements, and payload specifications.

• Centralized asset management enables updates to limitations or performance data across all missions on the platform.

• NOVA's design is tailored for drone fleet operators, supporting standardized flight planning and enhanced weather risk management.

Enhanced Compliance

• The platform supports role-based management, ensuring users have access only to relevant information and can only perform actions within their assigned responsibilities.

• Centralized role management ensures compliance with company procedures and LUC documentation during flight planning and take-off decisions.