Project Management & Workflow AutomationPurpose
1.2. Collect all necessary permits, maps, NDAs, model releases, shot lists, or raw imagery well ahead of scheduled drone operations, eliminating delays due to incomplete documentation.
Trigger Conditions
2.2. A file upload field remains empty after a predefined duration.
2.3. Manual status update by project manager marking asset as ‘pending’.
2.4. Automated monitoring identifies missing or invalid upload(s) in associated cloud storage.
Platform Variants
• Feature/Setting: ‘Messages API’ — Trigger SMS reminders upon asset due status with recipient, message body, and schedule configuration.
3.2. SendGrid (Email Reminders)
• Feature/Setting: ‘Transactional Email API’ — Dynamic templates populated with asset request details, scheduled sends, recipient tracking.
3.3. Slack
• Feature/Setting: ‘Incoming Webhooks’ — Automated DM/tag to individual or channel; configure with asset path and reminder frequency.
3.4. Microsoft Teams
• Feature/Setting: ‘Bot Framework’ — Send adaptive cards/reminders tagged to user or group; configure for missed uploads.
3.5. Gmail
• Feature/Setting: ‘Gmail API—Send’ — Automatically draft and send asset reminder emails with file request links.
3.6. Outlook
• Feature/Setting: ‘Outlook Mail REST API—SendMail’ — Reminders with attachment/checklist sent at set intervals.
3.7. Zapier
• Feature/Setting: ‘Schedule by Zapier’ — Automate reminders based on project tasks or checklist status in connected apps.
3.8. HubSpot
• Feature/Setting: ‘Workflows’ — Trigger reminder emails/SMS from project pipelines upon file status field.
3.9. Asana
• Feature/Setting: ‘Task Commenting API’ — Auto-post comments tagging responsible party if task lacks attached files.
3.10. Trello
• Feature/Setting: ‘Custom Fields & Butler Automation’ — Automated card reminders for assets via email or Slack.
3.11. Monday.com
• Feature/Setting: ‘Automations’ — File upload columns trigger notification/reminder when empty or overdue.
3.12. Google Drive
• Feature/Setting: ‘Drive API—Changes:watch’ — Detect missing uploads, trigger notification through email/SMS/webhook.
3.13. Dropbox
• Feature/Setting: ‘Webhooks/API’ — Monitor asset folders, send reminder when folder is incomplete.
3.14. DocuSign
• Feature/Setting: ‘Envelopes API—Reminders’ — Scheduled reminders for unsigned/model release documents.
3.15. Adobe Sign
• Feature/Setting: ‘Reminder API’ — Schedule and repeat reminders for missing signature or required files.
3.16. OneDrive
• Feature/Setting: ‘OneDrive API’ — Scan designated folders, send automated reminders for missing uploads.
3.17. Notion
• Feature/Setting: ‘Notion API—Database Query’ — Identify incomplete file fields, trigger reminders through connected email/SMS services.
3.18. Airtable
• Feature/Setting: ‘Automations API’ — If file attachment is empty, send reminder email or assign follow-up.
3.19. Salesforce
• Feature/Setting: ‘Process Builder’ — Detect missing required files, send email/SMS reminder.
3.20. WhatsApp (via Twilio or Meta API)
• Feature/Setting: ‘Message API’ — Automated WhatsApp reminder configured with dynamic recipient list and project data.
3.21. Calendly
• Feature/Setting: ‘Webhook & Reminder Settings’ — Send reminders about file uploads required ahead of scheduled meetings/shoots.
3.22. Google Calendar
• Feature/Setting: ‘Calendar API—Events’ — Trigger email/SMS reminders before deadlines if asset not provided.
3.23. Pipedrive
• Feature/Setting: ‘Workflow Automation’ — File requirement in deal triggers recurring reminder until closure.
3.24. ClickUp
• Feature/Setting: ‘Automation’ — When tasks or files are incomplete, assign action or send notifications automatically.
Benefits
4.2. Reduces project delays, supporting better scheduling for aerial shoots.
4.3. Increases client and collaborator accountability with transparent, automated communication.
4.4. Enables tracking and escalation for unresolved asset requests.
4.5. Scalable for any project scope, adaptable across platforms and communication channels.