Drowning in spreadsheets? CASA audits are nightmare fuel? You're not alone. Most Australian drone operators manually track flights, maintenance, and incidents—and it's costing them time, money, and audit risk. This guide compares solutions, then introduces the platform built for Australian ReOC holders: MmowW.
Piyo: "I use Excel to log flights, Google Drive for maintenance records, and a text file for incidents. CASA asks for proof during audit, and I scramble for 2 hours to assemble everything. Is there a better way?"
Moo: "Yes. A compliance platform consolidates everything: flights, maintenance, incidents, airspace checks, insurance tracking. Single login, CASA audit-ready exports. No scrambling."
The Problem: Why Manual Records Fail
Getting Started with MmowW: 30-Minute Setup
Step 1: Create Account
- Visit mmoww.net
- Register email, verify
- Time: 5 minutes
Step 2: Input ReOC & Aircraft Details
- ReOC number, expiry
- Aircraft model, serial, MTOM
- Insurance certificate (upload PDF)
- Time: 10 minutes
Step 3: Log Initial Flights
- Enter past flights (last 30 days)
- Auto-populate telemetry (if available)
- Or manual entry (VLOS ops)
- Time: 10 minutes
Step 4: Set Up Maintenance Reminders
- List recent services
- Set 50-hour, 100-hour intervals
- Time: 5 minutes
Piyo: "Is there a learning curve?"
Poppo: "Minimal. MmowW is designed for operators, not IT specialists. It's an hour of familiarity; then it's automatic."
FAQ
Q: Can I export MmowW data if I leave the platform?A: Yes. All data can be exported to CSV/PDF. You own your data.
Q: Does MmowW work offline?A: Primarily cloud-based. Mobile app has offline mode (sync when online). Most operators are comfortable with 95% cloud + occasional offline access.
Q: Can CASA audit MmowW directly?A: You control CASA's access. You can grant read-only access for audits, or export & share PDFs.
Q: What if I'm flying multiple aircraft under the same ReOC?A: MmowW tracks per-aircraft. Each RPA is A$8.50/month. Unlimited flights per aircraft.
Q: Is MmowW CASA-approved?A: MmowW complies with CASA requirements; it's not "approved" by CASA (no approval program exists). But CASA auditors recognize MmowW as best-practice compliance software.
Q: What about data privacy? Who accesses my flight logs?A: You control access. MmowW encrypts data. Only you & authorized team members see logs. CASA only if you grant access.
Q: Can I use MmowW for hobby drones?A: It's designed for ReOC holders. Hobby operators could use it, but it's overkill.