@dronelytics/mcp

MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for the Dronelytics drone mission planning platform. Enables AI assistants to query US drone airspace, plan missions, manage drone profiles, and export flight plans.

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Setup

1. Generate an API key

Go to Settings > API Keys in hub.dronelytics.io and create a new key.

2. Configure your MCP client

Claude Desktop (~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dronelytics": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@dronelytics/mcp"],
      "env": {
        "DRONELYTICS_API_KEY": "dk_your_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Claude Code (.mcp.json in your project or ~/.claude/.mcp.json globally):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dronelytics": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@dronelytics/mcp"],
      "env": {
        "DRONELYTICS_API_KEY": "dk_your_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Cursor / Windsurf — same npx config in your MCP settings.

Environment Variables

Variable	Required	Default	Description
DRONELYTICS_API_KEY	Yes	—	Your API key (starts with dk_)
DRONELYTICS_API_URL	No	https://hub.dronelytics.io/api/v1	API base URL (override for local dev)

Tools (24)

Airspace Intelligence

Tool	Description
check_airspace	Query 11 FAA airspace layers at a lat/lng — returns flyability assessment
get_active_tfrs	List active TFRs near a location
get_notams	Get active NOTAMs near a location
check_live_traffic	Live ADS-B aircraft traffic near a location
validate_flight	Part 107 compliance check for location, altitude, and time
preflight_briefing	GO/CAUTION/NO-GO briefing for a saved mission

Mission Management

Tool	Description
list_missions	List all user missions
get_mission	Get full mission with waypoints
create_mission	Create a new mission
update_mission	Update an existing mission
delete_mission	Delete a mission
duplicate_mission	Clone a mission
share_mission	Generate a public share link
export_mission	Export to KML, GPX, QGC, Litchi CSV, or WPML
import_litchi	Import a Litchi CSV file

Mission Generation

Tool	Description
list_cameras	List camera presets for survey planning
generate_grid_survey	Generate grid/mapping survey from polygon
generate_orbit_mission	Generate orbit around a point of interest
generate_panorama_mission	Generate panorama capture grid
generate_spiral_mission	Generate spiral survey
generate_corridor_mission	Generate corridor mapping along a path

Drone Profiles

Tool	Description
list_drones	List user's drone profiles
create_drone	Add a drone profile
update_drone	Update a drone profile
delete_drone	Remove a drone profile

Airspace Data

The check_airspace tool queries 11 FAA data layers in a single call:

• UASFM ceiling — maximum altitude grid from the FAA UAS Facility Map
• Class airspace — B, C, D, E2, E3, E4 controlled airspace boundaries
• TFRs — active Temporary Flight Restrictions (refreshed every 15 minutes)
• NOTAMs — Notices to Air Missions with proximity filtering
• Special Use Airspace — prohibited areas, restricted areas, MOAs, alert areas
• NSUFRs — National Security UAS Flight Restrictions
• Stadiums — stadium TFR zones within 3nm
• FRIAs — FAA-Recognized Identification Areas for recreational flyers
• Airports — nearby airports with distance and type
• Mode C veil — 30nm transponder requirement zones around major airports
• Military training routes — low-altitude military flight corridors

All data is sourced from FAA ArcGIS services and refreshed automatically.

Example Prompts

• "Can I fly a drone at the Golden Gate Bridge?"
• "Plan a grid survey of this 10-acre field at 200ft with my DJI Mavic 3"
• "Give me a pre-flight briefing for my construction survey mission"
• "Export all my missions tagged 'client-project' to KML"
• "What airports are within 5nm of 37.7749, -122.4194?"
• "Validate a flight at 300ft at the Statue of Liberty at 2pm tomorrow"

npm

npm install @dronelytics/mcp

https://www.npmjs.com/package/@dronelytics/mcp

License

MIT