Import & Export Data — backup, restore, and sync

Import & Export is the bridge between your flight controller, external flight logs, and UAV Desk. You can bring flight data directly from EdgeTX telemetry logs, restore a complete backup from a previous export, upload telemetry for individual flights, or download your entire database as a ZIP file. All imports are checked for duplicates to prevent data loss or accidental overwrites.

Getting started

The Imports page (accessible from the app's sidebar) provides five main functions: import flights and telemetry from EdgeTX LOGS folders, upload telemetry CSV for a single flight (from the flight detail page), restore a complete ZIP backup, export all your data, and delete all data (destructive). Each import type has its own workflow and duplicate detection strategy.

Topics

EdgeTX Import

Bulk import flights from your EdgeTX LOGS folder. Select flylog.csv and telemetry files to automatically associate flights with UAVs and import GPS tracks.

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Telemetry Import

Import a single telemetry CSV file for an existing flight record. Enable the GPS track visualization and flight instruments HUD from your flight controller logs.

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ZIP Import

Restore a complete UAV Desk backup or migrate from another UAV Desk instance. Upload a ZIP file containing UAVs, flights, maintenance logs, and configuration files.

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Export All Data

Download a complete backup of all your data: UAV profiles, flight logs with GPS tracks, maintenance history, and configuration files. Available on paid plans.

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Best Practices

Guidelines for successful imports: name matching, pre-registration, duplicate detection, error handling, and regular backups.

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