OAMK Streamlines Drone Fleet Management with DroneBundle

Client Overview

Oulu University of Applied Sciences (OAMK) is a leading institution in unmanned aviation research and education in Finland. Their research programs focus on advancing drone technology, testing new applications, and training the next generation of drone professionals.

Operating a diverse fleet of drones from multiple manufacturers, OAMK serves various research projects and training purposes, making equipment management a critical operational challenge.

The Challenge

OAMK operates a growing fleet of drones from multiple manufacturers, each serving different research or testing purposes. With the number of projects increasing, keeping track of which pilot had which drone, along with its condition and usage, became a time-consuming task.

The team relied on Excel spreadsheets and manual updates, which made it difficult to maintain an accurate and up-to-date overview of their equipment. This approach created several operational challenges:

• Difficulty tracking which pilot had which piece of equipment

• Limited visibility into equipment condition and maintenance status

• Time-consuming manual updates across multiple spreadsheets

• Lack of real-time visibility across the entire fleet

The Solution

By adopting DroneBundle, OAMK centralized its drone asset management. Using the Equipment feature, the research team can now easily assign drones to pilots and projects, monitor their location, and ensure all assets are properly maintained and accounted for.

This streamlined approach replaced manual tracking with a live, accessible system that provides instant visibility across the entire fleet. Key features that transformed OAMK's operations include:

• Equipment tracking: Real-time visibility of all drone assets, their locations, and current assignments

• Assignment management: Easy assignment of drones to pilots and research projects

• Maintenance tracking: Monitor equipment condition and ensure proper maintenance schedules

• Centralized system: Replace multiple spreadsheets with a single source of truth

The Results

The OAMK drone operations team can now focus on research and training instead of administration. DroneBundle ensures that every piece of equipment is trackable and every project is properly equipped without unnecessary delays.

• Full visibility into drone fleet status and locations at all times

• Significant time savings compared to Excel-based tracking

• More time dedicated to research and training activities

• Improved equipment accountability and maintenance tracking

Conclusion

For educational institutions and research organizations managing multi-manufacturer drone fleets, DroneBundle provides the structure and visibility needed to streamline operations and focus on what matters most: advancing research and training excellence.