Frequently Asked Questions

We provide complete drone flight operations including professional pilots, mission controllers, aircraft, and full mission execution. Our services cover fire response, search and rescue, law enforcement support, reconnaissance, and disaster assessment.

We specialize in four primary mission categories: Fire Response (hotspot identification, perimeter mapping), Search & Rescue (thermal imaging, victim location), Law Enforcement (tactical overwatch, scene documentation), and Reconnaissance (surveillance, infrastructure inspection).

We provide everything—aircraft, sensors, ground control stations, and all support equipment. You don't need to own or maintain any drone equipment to work with us.

We're based in Ohio but serve clients nationwide. Our remote operations model allows us to pre-position aircraft at your location while pilots operate from our Ohio headquarters via satellite link.

The M2 Multi-Mission Platform is our AI-powered command and control system developed in partnership with Aeryl AI. It handles mission planning, real-time sensor feeds, waypoint navigation, and generates automated after-action reports.

Aircraft are pre-positioned at client facilities (like fire stations). When a mission is needed, our FAA-certified pilots operate the aircraft remotely from our Ohio operations center via Starlink satellite connection, providing 24/7 coverage without requiring on-site personnel.

We operate VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) aircraft equipped with thermal and visual cameras, GPS waypoint navigation, and satellite connectivity. Our aircraft are selected based on mission requirements for range, endurance, and payload capacity.

With pre-positioned aircraft at your facility, response time is minimal. Once an incident is reported, our system automatically generates a mission plan and notifies available pilots. Aircraft can be airborne within minutes of authorization.

Contact us to discuss your mission requirements. We'll assess your needs, explain our capabilities, and develop a service agreement tailored to your operations. We can arrange a demonstration to show you the M2 platform in action.

Yes. AutonOps is registered on SAM.gov with a UEI number, making us qualified for federal contracts and grants. We're structured as an Ohio LLP specifically to work with government and enterprise clients.

All our pilots are FAA Part 107 certified for commercial drone operations. Our team maintains current certifications and undergoes regular training to ensure professional, safe operations.

Pricing depends on your specific requirements—mission frequency, coverage area, equipment needs, and service level. Contact us for a customized quote based on your operational needs.

The Incident Commander retains full authority over all tactical decisions. AutonOps provides aerial intelligence and situational awareness, but we do not direct ground operations or make tactical decisions. All flight adjustments are made at the request of the IC, and our operators follow IC directives throughout the mission.

No. All AutonOps missions are human-supervised. While our aircraft use AI-assisted analysis to identify hotspots and targets of interest, every flight is controlled by a certified pilot. We never take autonomous tactical action that affects ground operations. The AI supports decision-making; humans remain in control.

The M2 platform integrates with FAA systems for automated flight plan filing and airspace clearance. We handle all regulatory requirements so you can focus on your mission objectives.

Safety is foundational to our operations. Every mission includes formal risk assessment, pre-flight checks, and contingency planning. We never pressure operators to fly in unsafe conditions, and we maintain strict protocols throughout every operation.

Our aircraft have redundant systems and failsafe protocols. The M2 platform monitors all systems in real-time. In case of any anomaly, automated safety procedures activate, and our pilots are trained to handle contingencies.