Introduction: A sky-high collaboration
Aviation sector’s safety in the context is not no longer just a priority but the ultimate goal. FLARM Technology, Switzerland-based technology provider of flight safety management services, has been a forerunner of aviation safety innovation since 2003, and it has emerged as a role model of innovation in the critical field of aviation safety. Their innovation in the collision-avoidance system of light aircraft, gliders, helicopters, and drones,which makes use of the GPS precision and reliability of radio technology, is a landmark event that may save lives and help pilots know about what is flying nearby. However, this quest is open-ended. Having realized the need to go a step further in simplifying the interface of their technology with the development of a smart mobile app that would bring the configuration, diagnostic and data analysis tools close to the pilots was FLARM’s vision. In cooperation with FLARM, Temy upgrades the aviation safety standards implementing its solutions that do not only comply with but beyond the air traffic management & air navigation services industry expectations.
The Challenge: A Turbulent Start
The collaboration commenced in December 2022. Assigned an objective that seemed straightforward at first glance, the challenge proved to be far from simple. The codebase inherited by Temy was beleaguered by a history of compromised decisions—shortcuts and stopgaps that, while perhaps well-intentioned, had rendered the application’s architecture brittle and unwieldy. The project was a maze of complexities, demanding not just technical acumen but strategic foresight.
Strategy in Action: Crafting Solutions
Undaunted by the challenge, Temy deployed a lone Flutter Engineer—a decision that underscored their commitment to agility and precision. This approach, though unconventional, perfectly encapsulated Temy’s philosophy: that within the broad realm of technology and teamwork, a focused approach can often reveal the way forward. This journey was significantly bolstered by Thomas from FLARM, whose insights into hardware intricacies and connections with key stakeholders—OLC, WeGlide, and SeeYou—were instrumental.
The project’s achievements were manifold, each milestone a testament to Temy’s meticulous approach:
- Reengineering the application’s connection framework to enhance stability.
- Overhauling the update mechanism to streamline processes and introduce a user-friendly progress indicator.
- Achieving seamless integration with renowned services like OLC, WeGlide, and SeeYou, empowering pilots with unparalleled data sharing capabilities.
- Enhancing the application’s webview component, particularly on Android platforms, to ensure robust performance.