Changelog.

1. 2026-11-13
   Research

   State of the Airspace, Q4 2026

   A quarterly benchmark of U.S. low-altitude aviation, with every figure sourced: pilots and registrations, Part 108 status, LAANC, the FCC Covered List, drone delivery scale and market size. Free full briefing, plus a quarterly dispatch.

   Read the benchmarks →

2. 2026-11-12
   Data Console

   Usage detail by day

   The Data Console now breaks usage down by UTC day, API key, channel (REST or MCP), endpoint and outcome, so teams can see exactly what their integrations call.

3. 2026-11-11
   Data API

   Self-serve API keys and the Data Console

   • Free Explorer keys, no card required
   • The Data Console, with email sign-in, for keys and usage
   • Published Data Terms for licensed use

   Get a free key →

4. 2026-11-10
   Insurance

   Drone data for insurers

   A home for insurers and claims teams, and the 2026 Drone Claim-Inspection Cost Benchmark as a paid report with checkout and secure downloads. API plans now bill through Stripe.

   See insurance data →

5. 2026-11-09
   Data API

   Insurance datasets over REST and MCP

   For Operator and Fleet License plans: airframe risk profiles for 98 airframes, an operating-envelope check, claim-inspection cost benchmarks and operator income benchmarks for 100 U.S. metros, through four new MCP tools and the REST API.

   • Hardware Index correction: the Autel EVO Max 4N V2 now lists its 640×512 thermal camera, bringing the index to 16 thermal airframes and 131 cameras
6. 2026-11-06
   Data API

   Data API & MCP Server v1

   Early access to the data behind the Air Pixels tools, over REST at api.airpixels.com/v1 and a hosted MCP server at mcp.airpixels.com/v1 that AI agents can query in plain English.

   • Hardware Index: 98 airframes in 8 classes
   • Field Performance model, identical to the Comparison Engine
   • Service Rates: 13 job types across 100 U.S. metros plus a national benchmark
   • Plans from the free Explorer tier to a Fleet License

   See the API →

7. 2026-11-04
   Benchmarks

   USA Rate Benchmarks

   Pricing guides for 13 drone job types, from roof and thermal inspection to mapping, cinematic video, Scan-to-BIM and stockpile volumetrics, with rates by metro and operator tier.

   See the rates →

8. 2026-10-29
   Community

   Air Pixels Events

   The Monthly Pilot Mixer, Pro Office Hours, the quarterly Flight Night LA and the Winter Soirée on one calendar, with calendar files for every date.

   See the calendar →

9. 2026-10-28
   Research

   AI & Authenticity, the IP register and Tracker Live

   • A public AI & Authenticity statement on how aerial footage can be verified against its flight
   • The Patents & Proposed Experiments register, Rev 1.0: six inventions and five pre-registered experiments
   • A live view of the Drone Delivery Tracker

   Read the register →

10. 2026-10-27
    Platform

    Market Research, Proof of Flight and Can I Fly Here?

    • Market Research & Aerial Intelligence: fixed-price briefings, custom studies and Market Watch
    • Proof of Flight: tamper-evident decision records and a ledger to verify a drone delivery
    • Can I Fly Here?: an airspace check for any U.S. spot, with LAANC ceilings, no-fly zones, local notices and flying weather

    See Proof of Flight →

11. 2026-10-26
    Tracker

    Drone Delivery Tracker

    A page for every metro, operator and rule area: hub-level deployments for Amazon Prime Air, Wing, Zipline, Flytrex, Manna and DoorDash, with statuses, launch dates and a source on every entry.

    Open the tracker →

12. 2026-10-25
    Platform

    Scan-to-BIM, airframe pages and the Knowledge Hub

    • The Scan-to-BIM engine: classifies drone point clouds and measures every structure on a site
    • Airframe pages for the Drone Comparison Engine
    • The Knowledge Hub, with a Part 107 checklist, flight log, safety procedures and camera settings to download

    See the engine →

13. 2026-10-24
    Research

    Drone Shot Database

    Breakdowns of notable aerial shots from films, series and commercials, one page per production.

    Browse the shots →

14. 2026-10-20
    Community

    Los Angeles Winter Soirée

    RSVPs open for the community's annual night out in Los Angeles on December 10, 2026.

    Request an invite →

Building with Air Pixels or considering a partnership? See how we work with partners, or get the quarterly State of the Airspace dispatch.