@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_y…[redacted]"
      }
    }
  }
}

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_y…[redacted]"
      }
    }
  }
}

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