Fast, web based mission planning that doesn’t choke on large jobs
For anyone doing mapping or survey work, I built a lightweight mission planning tool: https://droneautomator.com
This isn’t a vibe coded project. It comes from years of software development experience combined with actually flying jobs and dealing with the friction in the field.
It’s focused on planning only, not processing.
- Runs in the browser so it works on PC or Mac without installs
- Handles large missions without slowing down, even on consumer drones
- Lets you stage KMZ files so they actually work on DJI controllers without trial and error
- Includes AI suggestions for spacing, overlap, and flight paths
Where it’s been useful to over 300 pilots far:
- Planning large sites quickly
- Adjusting missions fast when things change
- Seeing coverage and spacing before flying
- Avoiding the usual DJI file handling issues
There’s a free tier if you want to try it.