VLOSready Pro — Every Tool, Explained

Passing the Part 107 exam is step one. Flying commercially is a different game entirely. Weather changes, airspace closes, clients ask for documentation, and your certificate clock never stops ticking. VLOSready Pro was built for pilots who are already certified and actively working — the tools you need before, during, and after every job. Here's what's included, in plain language, so you know exactly what you're getting.

The list below follows how most pilots use the product: brief the environment, confirm airspace, document the mission, and stay current on compliance. You do not need every tool on every flight — but when you need one, it is in the same account as your study progress and your Pro subscription.

METAR Decoder

Pull live weather data from any airport. VLOSready decodes the raw METAR into plain English — wind, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, altimeter — and gives you a go/no-go recommendation based on Part 107 minimums. The view refreshes automatically every ten minutes while the tab is open, so you are not staring at stale numbers from an hour ago. Use it to build a real preflight picture before you load the truck, not after you are already on site guessing. If you are briefing a client on the phone, you can read the same fields they would see on a full-service aviation weather page — without translating aviation shorthand by hand.

TFR Checker

Temporary Flight Restrictions can appear with little notice. The TFR checker ties into the official FAA TFR list and SkyVector map so you can confirm your operating area is clear before every flight — not just when something feels off. Stadium events, VIP movements, wildfires: the kinds of things that turn a routine job into a no-go. Make it a habit to check every time, even for locations you know by heart. A five-minute check beats explaining to a client why you had to stand down after driving two hours to set up.

Airspace & Airports

See nearby airports and airspace context based on your location. The tool surfaces what matters for sUAS planning — including reminders for LAANC authorization and DroneZone access, the two systems you will lean on most for controlled airspace on commercial work. It is not a substitute for the official FAA apps, but it keeps authorization pathways visible so you do not forget the step that blocks a paid shoot. Think of it as a quick orientation layer before you open the FAA tools you already trust for the final yes.

Flight Logbook

Log every flight with date, location, duration, aircraft, and notes. Your logbook lives in your account, so it is backed up and searchable from any device. Export a professional PDF or CSV for insurance, client records, or taxes. Total flight time adds up automatically — no spreadsheet gymnastics after a busy month.

Client-Ready Preflight Report

Generate a preflight safety assessment PDF you can send to clients before the job. It pulls together current weather, TFR status, airspace notes, and a structured risk checklist, with your pilot details, certificate number, and aircraft model. It is the sort of document that signals you run a serious operation — not just a drone in a backpack. Many operators attach it to proposals or safety packets so the decision-maker sees diligence before you ever spin props.

Weight & Balance Calculator

Enter your aircraft, battery, and payload; get total weight and center of gravity in one place. Presets cover common airframes like DJI Mavic 3, Mini 4 Pro, Air 3, Inspire 3, and Autel EVO II, with a clear go/no-go read against max takeoff weight. Save configurations for the loadouts you use every week so repeat jobs stay fast. That matters when you add filters, lights, or a second battery and need to know you are still inside the manufacturer envelope.

Certificate Currency Tracker

Your Part 107 certificate stays valid for twenty-four months on a recurring-training clock. The currency tracker shows exactly how many days you have left and emails you at ninety, sixty, and thirty days before the window closes — so you are not caught mid-project with an expired cert. Enter your issue date once; the math updates from there.

Incident Log

Document near-misses, equipment failures, airspace conflicts, and anything else you might need to explain later. Capture severity, contributing factors, corrective actions, and whether the event might warrant FAA notification. Export a PDF when you need a clean record. Good habits here matter when memory fades and stakes rise.

Equipment Maintenance Log

Track drones, batteries, props, and controllers in one ledger. Log inspections, firmware updates, repairs, and battery cycles; get nudges when maintenance is due. When a client or insurer asks how you maintain airworthiness, you have a trail — not a vague promise.

Certificate Wallet

Store your Part 107 certificate, FAA registrations, liability insurance, and other compliance documents in one place. Generate a compliance packet PDF that bundles credentials for a client packet or a field request. Less scrambling through camera rolls on the tailgate.

Job & Revenue Tracker

Log commercial jobs with client, location, type, duration, and invoice amount. See revenue, flight hours, and unpaid invoices at a glance, and export summaries for taxes or business planning. If you are building a real operation, you need numbers — not a gut feeling after tax season.

Recertification Course

When your twenty-four-month window opens, the recert course is already in Pro: seven lessons on regulatory updates and recurrent knowledge, a forty-question practice exam, and seventy-seven flashcards — included at no extra charge. One less subscription to hunt down when the deadline is real.

Who Pro is for

If you are still studying for the exam, the Full Course at $97 is the right product — structured lessons, practice exams, and flashcards built around the ACS. If you are already certified and flying commercially, Pro is your day-to-day operations platform: weather, airspace, documentation, maintenance, and money in one subscription. At $20 per month billed annually, one solid commercial job covers three years of Pro for many operators — the same line we use on the pricing page because the math is honest. The tools pay for themselves the first time they prevent a bad launch, speed up a client packet, or help you walk away from a job that was never compliant.