How Aeryv Works: From Order to Handoff

Aeryv doesn't sell drones, and we don't fly them. We build the software that lets operators run their own drone delivery networks. This guide walks through what happens when an operator running Aeryv dispatches a delivery, from the moment an order lands in Mission Control to the moment a customer signs for the package.

The hub-and-spoke network

Traditional last-mile delivery moves point-to-point. A courier picks up a package, weaves through traffic, and drops it off. Aeryv is built for a different topology. Operators deploy hub-and-spoke networks, with launch sites placed across their service area and routing logic that balances load across the whole mesh.

Each hub is a physical site the operator owns and runs: a launch pad, a charging station, and a dispatch interface. Aeryv's routing engine knows about every hub in the network, tracks fleet capacity in real time, and assigns drones automatically. Operators don't have to manually pick which drone goes where. They set up the network once and let the dispatcher run it.

The delivery lifecycle

1. Order in

The operator's dispatcher logs into Mission Control and creates a new order, or their existing system POSTs it to /v1/orders. Either way, Aeryv validates the request, checks fleet capacity at the nearest hub, locks in a delivery ETA, and reserves a drone.

2. Dispatch

A hub operator loads the package into the drone's payload bay. The fleet's onboard sensors confirm weight and lock the bay. The drone arms itself and waits for the dispatcher's launch confirmation, which can be issued from Mission Control with one click.

3. Flight

The drone climbs to its assigned cruising altitude, typically around 55 meters above ground level, and begins autonomous transit through pre-cleared aerial corridors. Aeryv's routing engine runs continuous telemetry checks. If wind vectors exceed safety thresholds, or a temporary no-fly geofence activates, the route recalculates without human intervention. The dispatcher sees every state change live on the map in Mission Control.

4. Delivery

The drone arrives at the destination coordinates and drops to a safe hovering altitude. Using downward-vision cameras, it confirms a clear landing zone and lowers the payload via the drone's winch system. The drone never touches the ground. Once the package is uncoupled, the drone climbs back to cruising altitude and begins its return.

5. Handoff and tracking

From the moment the bay locks at the hub, the customer receives a live tracking link. They watch the drone traverse the city in real time and arrive when promised. Webhooks fire on pickup, in-transit, and delivery, so the operator's notification system can fold the events into whatever flow they already use.

Safety and deconfliction

Aeryv handles the air traffic problem so operators don't have to.

• Geofencing. The routing engine knows where restricted airspace lives (airports, military installations, hospitals with no-fly buffers) and avoids it on every route.
• Deconfliction. When multiple drones share a flight corridor, Aeryv assigns altitude bands by direction. Outbound flights take one band, inbound flights take another. If a conflict can't be resolved by altitude, the system delays, reroutes, or preempts lower-priority flights automatically.
• Return-to-launch failsafes. In the event of catastrophic weather or hardware faults, the drone fails safely and executes an automated return to its origin hub or the nearest emergency landing site.

Aeryv handles the routing and deconfliction so the operator can focus on running the network. It always arrives.