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