Australian drone technology startup Aerologix has released its patented automated flight path technology for private and enterprise use globally. The technology has potential applications in search and rescue operations, disaster management and battling bushfires.

Having been previously restricted for use by pilots on the Aerologix app, international users can now download the AerologixFly app to access the technology software, Aeropath, which is designed to provide an automated flight solution for inspecting vertical asset structures, such as telecommunications towers, buildings and electricity structures.

In the next six months, additional real-time communication features are scheduled to be added to the app that have potential applications in search and rescue and bushfire monitoring. The new features are AeroLive, which will allow footage to be streamed live in HD, and AeroChat, which will allow users to give pilots instructions in real-time from an off-site location or command centre.

Rakesh Routhu, Aerologix Co-Founder and COO, said the technology is designed to help pilots optimise operations such as those that require frequent asset inspection.

“We’re also really excited about our new features that will be released in the coming months. To be able to watch a live stream and communicate with the pilot in real time will be a game changer for not only enterprise customers, but especially for the likes of search and rescue or bushfire monitoring,” Routhu said.

Aeropath is available on iOS and Android phones and is compatible with all DJI drones via the AerologixFly app, as a subscription-based SaaS model on a month-to-month plan. For Australian pilots, it is currently only available when carrying out Aerologix projects.

Aerologix Co-Founder and CEO Tom Caska said: “It’s been great to see so many pilots utilising the platform already, before we’ve even advertised the service. We’ve seen hundreds of downloads from across New Zealand, USA, Norway, Finland, Canada, Singapore and Hong Kong.”