In summary: LayerDrone introduces RP-only missions starting July 10, 2025, offering pilots a low-stakes way to test equipment, build network reputation, and practice automated flights while contributing to Earth's most detailed aerial imagery network.
On Thursday, July 10, 2025, one of the most requested features from our pilot community launches: RP-only missions.
These new missions provide a simple, low-stakes way for pilots to test the network, build their reputation, and contribute to Earth's most detailed aerial imagery resource.
Reputation Points (RP) are awarded to drone pilots flying missions for the LayerDrone network using the Spexi app.
RP-only missions represent a new category of missions designed for pilot onboarding and practice. Unlike traditional missions that offer both cash and RP, these missions focus exclusively on building your standing in the LayerDrone community through RP accumulation.
Key Features:
RP-only missions provide the perfect entry point for pilots looking to test the network without the pressure of high-value missions. They offer a straightforward way to build initial standing in the community and gain confidence with flying automated flights using the Spexi app on the LayerDrone network.
Even seasoned pilots can benefit from RP-only missions to test new equipment, improve flight performance, log additional flight hours, and climb the RP leaderboard. Plus, accumulated RP helps unlock more reservations for higher-priority missions.
RP-only missions appear as white hexagons on the LayerDrone map, making them instantly distinguishable from cash-rewarded missions (which remain gold).
These missions typically involve single panorama captures in low-density areas, making them faster and easier to complete than traditional missions (which are triple .
Each completed RP-only mission awards 25 RP, helping pilots build their position in the LayerDrone community and unlock greater network participation opportunities.
LayerDrone uses RP to track the most valuable contributions to the network's ecosystem: uploading flight data to the network.
RP holders can:
If you're focused on cash missions: Nothing changes. Standard missions continue to offer both cash and RP rewards, and you can keep following the gold hexagons for immediate compensation.
If you want to build reputation: RP-only missions offer a perfect opportunity to accumulate reputation points, test equipment in low-stakes environments, and enjoy more frequent flying opportunities.
If you're new to LayerDrone: These missions provide an ideal starting point to experience the network, learn the automated flight systems, and build your initial RP balance before competing for higher-value missions.
RP-only missions represent more than just a new mission type: they're a step towards a community-governed network where pilots collectively build and manage Earth's most valuable imagery resource.
Whether you're testing new equipment, building your community standing, or simply love flying your drone, RP-only missions offer a valuable way to contribute to the future of spatial AI.
Start building your reputation today and help shape the network that's creating the foundation for next-generation spatial AI applications.
LayerDrone is launching a new community initiative where pilots can showcase their drone setups, share their expertise, and compete for exclusive rewards while helping build the world's most detailed aerial imagery network.
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How empowering a community of drone pilots to collectively build and govern the world's most valuable imagery resource will create the foundation for spatial AI.