AirData Syncs Pilot Training Records Automatically
AirData and Pilot Institute have integrated so drone pilots' course certificates and skills import into AirData with no manual uploads.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Transportation
AirData UAV and Pilot Institute announced an integration that automatically syncs Pilot Institute certificates and associated skills into AirData as badges. The integration is available on every AirData subscription level, including free accounts.
Why it matters
Before the integration, pilots had to download course certificates and submit them by hand, while fleet administrators collected paperwork and tracked training requirements themselves. The sync reduces that manual work for individual pilots and organizations managing drone operations.
AirData has logged more than 68 million drone flights and serves about 470,000 pilots, while Pilot Institute has trained more than 150,000 Part 107 students. The announcement does not say how many pilots have linked their credentials so far.
The players
AirData UAV
AirData UAV is a drone flight-logging and fleet-management platform based in El Dorado Hills, California, which has logged more than 68 million drone flights.
Pilot Institute
Pilot Institute is a drone pilot training provider based in Prescott, Arizona, known for preparing students for the FAA Part 107 remote pilot certification.
The details
Pilots connect their Pilot Institute credentials under My Account > Pilot Institute in AirData, after which completed course certificates import automatically along with the skills tied to each certification. The integration works on all AirData subscription tiers, including free accounts.
Timeline
November 4, 2026: AirData and Pilot Institute announce the training records integration.
September (2026): AirData adds a 10-minute rewind feature to its live drone video streaming.
Roadmap
The integration builds on the FAA Part 107 remote pilot certificate, which many commercial drone operators must hold, by linking certificate-related training directly to flight records. It reflects a broader push by software platforms to bring compliance paperwork into the tools operators already use daily.
Drone pilots no longer need to download and upload course certificates by hand, since completed Pilot Institute training appears in AirData as badges with linked skills. Fleet administrators can track training requirements inside the same platform used for flight logs.
The takeaway
If you fly drones professionally or manage a fleet, connecting your Pilot Institute credentials under My Account > Pilot Institute in AirData can replace manual certificate tracking with an automatic record. The feature is free to use, so it is available regardless of subscription tier.
Further reading
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