Alphabet Inc.’s drone subsidiary Wing Aviation LLC has unveiled a new app designed to help manage air traffic control for drones.

Called OpenSky, the app, available for both iOS and Android, has first launched in Australia where it has gained government approval for air traffic compliance. The app helps drone operators comply with aviation rules and includes the ability to plan flights that do so.

The app, on launch as of Monday, includes a checklist of legal factors for a given drone flight including airspace restrictions, hazardous situations and proximity to airports. Those using the app are alerted to emergency response situations and things such as sporting events where flying drones is prohibited under Australian law.

“Whether you’re a hobbyist who loves to fly or a business that uses unmanned aircraft to survey land or deliver goods, OpenSky makes it easy to find out where and how to fly, tailored to your operation,” the app website states.

While somewhat benevolent in its offering given that Wing is providing the app for free, the data the app provides is also vital to Wing and its drone ambitions.

Australia has been Wing’s main testing ground, first starting commercial drone deliveries in Canberra, the country’s capital, in April. The service, which followed an 18-month trial on the outskirts of Canberra that saw Wing complete more than 3,000 shipments without a safety incident, is said to ferry goods to users in a matter of minutes, not hard given the size of Canberra.

A similar delivery service, in some markets at least, may not be far off in the U.S. with Wing obtaining regulatory approval from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration April 23. The first commercial Wing drone delivery service in the U.S. is expected to begin soon in Blacksburg and Christiansburg, Virginaa. with more locations to follow depending on the success of the service.

Drones continue to improve and develop over time, but air traffic control compliance is one area that could potentially limit their use. In December a major airport in the U.K. was forced to close for several days after rogue drones were sighted in its vicinity.

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