> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://dronelist.io/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Business Profile
> Set up your professional profile, credentials, insurance, and availability settings
# Business Profile
Your Business Profile is your professional identity on dronelist.io. It controls how you appear in the provider directory (a unified listing of independent pilots and drone companies), what information is visible to others, and how clients can find and evaluate you. Everything is managed from one page with a sidebar for quick edits and tabs for detailed sections.
## Profile sections
The Business Profile page uses a sidebar + tabs layout. The sidebar lets you edit core identity fields with autosave — changes are saved as you type. The main area has five tabs:
| Tab | What it covers |
| ---------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Overview** | Profile completeness score, highlight cards, directory preview, and read-only summaries of your services and equipment |
| **Links** | Social media and website links (LinkedIn, X, GitHub, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, personal website) |
| **Credentials** | Professional licenses, certificates, waivers, and authorizations |
| **Insurance** | Insurance policies with coverage details and expiration tracking |
| **Availability** | Working hours, timezone, booking preferences, and Google Calendar integration |
### Profile completeness
The Overview tab shows a completeness score based on 10 fields. Each completed field adds 10% to your score:
| Field | What counts |
| --------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Profile photo | Upload an avatar |
| Headline | A short professional title |
| Bio | A description of your experience and specialties |
| Location | City-level location set |
| Public service | At least one service listed publicly |
| Credential | At least one credential on file |
| Equipment | At least one piece of equipment assigned (see [Fleet](/docs/features/fleet)) |
| Flight hours | Total flight hours recorded |
| Experience start year | When you started flying commercially |
| Insurance policy | At least one insurance policy on file |
A complete profile ranks higher in the directory and gives potential clients more confidence in your capabilities.
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## Credentials
Credentials prove your qualifications — licenses, certificates, waivers, and more. Each credential tracks its type, issuing authority, dates, and verification status.
### Credential types
| Type | Use for |
| ----------------- | ----------------------------------------------------- |
| **License** | FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, state licenses |
| **Certificate** | Manufacturer training, safety certifications |
| **Waiver** | FAA Part 107 waivers (night operations, BVLOS, etc.) |
| **Authorization** | LAANC authorizations, airspace access approvals |
| **Endorsement** | Instructor endorsements, type-specific qualifications |
| **Permit** | Local or state operating permits |
| **Rating** | Aircraft type ratings, additional qualifications |
| **Other** | Any credential that doesn't fit the above categories |
### Credential fields
| Field | Description |
| --------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Name** | Credential name (e.g., "FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate") |
| **Type** | One of the eight types above |
| **Issuing Authority** | Organization that issued the credential (e.g., "FAA") |
| **Identifier** | Certificate or license number (optional) |
| **Issue Date** | When the credential was issued |
| **Expiration Date** | When it expires — leave blank for non-expiring credentials |
| **Status** | Current verification status |
| **Document** | Upload a copy of the credential (optional) |
### Credential statuses
Newly added credentials start as Pending. This is the default status.
The credential has been reviewed and confirmed as valid.
The credential's expiration date has passed. Update or renew it to restore Verified status.
The credential did not pass verification. Check the details and resubmit if needed.
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## Insurance
Track your insurance policies to demonstrate coverage to clients and stay on top of renewals. Your [Team Management](/docs/features/team-management) admins can also manage insurance on your behalf.
### Insurance types
| Type | Description |
| ---------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------- |
| **General Liability** | Covers third-party bodily injury and property damage |
| **Equipment** | Covers drone and equipment damage or loss |
| **Hull** | Covers physical damage to the aircraft itself |
| **Errors & Omissions** | Covers professional mistakes and negligence claims |
| **Workers Comp** | Covers employee injuries on the job |
| **Product Liability** | Covers claims from products or deliverables you produce |
| **Other** | Any insurance type not listed above |
### Insurance fields
| Field | Description |
| ------------------- | --------------------------------------- |
| **Type** | One of the seven types above |
| **Provider** | Insurance company name |
| **Policy Number** | Your policy number (optional) |
| **Coverage Amount** | Maximum coverage in your currency |
| **Deductible** | Your deductible amount |
| **Effective Date** | When coverage starts |
| **Expiration Date** | When coverage ends |
| **Auto-renewal** | Whether the policy renews automatically |
| **Description** | Additional notes about the policy |
| **Document** | Upload a copy of the policy (optional) |
### Insurance status
Insurance status is **computed from dates**, not set manually. If the current date is between the effective and expiration dates, the policy shows as **Active**. Past the expiration date, it shows as **Expired**. Policies expiring within 30 days show an **Expiring Soon** warning.
You can also manually override the status to **Cancelled**, **Pending**, or **Suspended** for policies that need special handling regardless of dates.
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## Availability
Control when you are available for bookings and let others see your schedule.
### Working hours
Set your working hours for each day of the week. You can define multiple time slots per day (e.g., 8:00-12:00 and 13:00-17:00) and disable days you don't work. Three schedule views help you visualize your hours: list, grid, and timeline.
### Booking preferences
| Setting | Description |
| ---------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Timezone** | Your local timezone for all scheduling |
| **Minimum notice** | How many hours in advance someone must book (default: 24 hours) |
| **Buffer between bookings** | Minutes of padding between back-to-back bookings |
| **Maximum bookings per day** | Cap on daily bookings (leave blank for unlimited) |
| **Allow direct booking** | Whether clients can book you directly or must request |
### Google Calendar integration
Connect your Google Calendar to sync busy times with your availability. When connected:
* Your calendar events overlay on your availability schedule
* Busy times from Google Calendar block those slots automatically
* The availability API reflects both your working hours and calendar conflicts
To connect, go to [Settings](/docs/features/settings) and link your Google account. Once connected, toggle **Show calendar on profile** in the Availability tab to let others see your real-time schedule.
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## Visibility settings
Control which sections of your profile are visible to others. Each section can be set to one of three visibility levels:
| Level | Who can see it |
| ---------------- | -------------------------------------------- |
| **Public** | Anyone browsing the directory |
| **Network Only** | Only people connected to you on the platform |
| **Hidden** | Only you (and your organization admins) |
### Section defaults
| Section | Default visibility |
| ---------------- | ------------------ |
| **Credentials** | Public |
| **Insurance** | Hidden |
| **Equipment** | Public |
| **Rates** | Network Only |
| **Contact Info** | Hidden |
You can change visibility for each section independently using the visibility settings dialog on your profile.
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## Directory listing
Your profile can appear in the public pilot directory, making you discoverable by potential clients. Toggle directory listing on or off from the sidebar.
When listed, your directory card shows:
* Profile photo, name, and headline
* Location and service area
* Services you offer (badges)
* Flight hours and experience
The more complete your profile, the more useful your directory listing. See the completeness checklist above to make sure you are covering all the bases.
For managing your organization's team directory entries, see [Team Management](/docs/features/team-management). For equipment shown on your profile, see [Fleet](/docs/features/fleet).
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## Tips
A complete profile builds trust. Clients checking your directory listing want to see credentials, insurance, equipment, and experience — not blank sections. Aim for 100% completeness before turning on your directory listing.
Expired credentials and insurance policies hurt your credibility. Set calendar reminders for renewal dates, or check the expiration warnings that appear on your Credentials and Insurance tabs.
Insurance and contact info default to **Hidden** for privacy. If you want clients to see your coverage details or reach you directly, update those sections to **Public** or **Network Only**.
Without calendar integration, your availability only reflects your set working hours. Connecting Google Calendar ensures that one-off meetings, personal events, and other commitments block your schedule automatically.