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nClouds AWS Case Study | DroneLogbook
DroneLogbook is a leading platform for drone operations compliance and fleet management, offering a comprehensive suite of tools to simplify and optimize UAV operations. Tailored for diverse industries, DroneLogbook integrates with over 80 telemetry types, enabling detailed tracking and documentation of every aspect of drone missions. From mission planning and compliance reporting to fleet management and personnel tracking, DroneLogbook provides an end-to-end solution for managing drone fleets at scale.
Recognized for its robust features, DroneLogbook ensures regulatory compliance through custom and automated reporting, supporting standards from FAA to EASA. Its platform combines cloud-based security and mobile app accessibility for seamless synchronization and offline operations. Designed with scalability, flexibility, and ease of use in mind, DroneLogbook meets the unique needs of industries ranging from public safety to agriculture, making it the trusted choice for modern drone operations.
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The Challenge
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CHALLENGE
DroneLogbook faced significant challenges that hindered its ability to scale and innovate effectively. The company was incurring high costs due to an outdated AWS Elastic Beanstalk setup that lacked automation for application builds and deployments. This setup slowed feature delivery, impacting the company’s agility in responding to customer needs.
The technical issues were multifaceted:
- All environments operated on AWS Elastic Beanstalk, creating limitations in scalability and flexibility.
- The absence of automation led to inefficiencies in builds and deployments.
- Separate infrastructure was needed for each tenant, increasing management complexity.
- Logging and monitoring systems were insufficient, reducing visibility into application performance.
- A workflow for managing migration and cleanup plans was absent, further complicating operations.
THE SOLUTION
nClouds implemented a comprehensive solution to modernize DroneLogbook’s AWS infrastructure. Key actions included:
- Infrastructure Modernization
nClouds migrated over 80 Elastic Beanstalk environments to Amazon ECS. Using Terraform for infrastructure as code, the team built a scalable, high-availability architecture. - Automation and Deployment
Implementing CI/CD pipelines with Bitbucket streamlined deployments, while cron jobs were automated using AWS EventBridge based on specific client requirements. Docker images were stored in Amazon ECR for seamless integration. - Logging and Monitoring
AWS CloudWatch was employed to enhance logging and monitoring capabilities, enabling real-time insights and proactive issue resolution. Notifications were configured using AWS SNS for alerts and deployment updates. - Tenant Management
Separate infrastructures were created for each tenant, improving resource allocation and administration.
By following AWS Well-Architected Framework best practices, nClouds ensured that the new infrastructure was secure, reliable, and optimized for performance and cost.
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