LayerDrone Supports Spexi's Southern US Expansion to 40+ Metropolitan Areas

LayerDrone is excited to support Spexi's Open Capture campaign across 40 metros in the Southern United States. With 200,000+ missions going live, this is a significant milestone in stress-testing the protocol under real-world conditions as LayerDrone prepares for mainnet launch in early 2026. 

Spexi’s Open Capture Campaign: 10x Points, 40+ Areas, 200k+ Missions

Spexi’s Open Capture Campaign in the Southern US is intended to build up the LayerDrone network’s contributor and data base.

1. RP-only: Each missions rewards 10x the usual Reputation Points (250 RP); there are no cash rewards for these missions
2. Over 40 locations: Missions are going live across the Southern US, with 40+ metro areas targeted
3. White Spexigons: Pilots can fly RP-only missions by looking for white hexagon missions in the Spexi App

Every successful mission on the Spexi app represents a contribution to the LayerDrone network, and RP is how LayerDrone tracks these contributions.  

What 200k+ Open Capture Missions Means for the Network

For the first time, we're seeing what LayerDrone looks like when mission volume scales dramatically. Over a quarter-million new capture opportunities across the southern US will test how the protocol handles increased data flow, pilot coordination, and network load. This large-scale participation validates LayerDrone’s infrastructure before transitioning to mainnet.

The data captured during this campaign contributes to building a foundational base map of the United States—a public good that strengthens the entire spatial intelligence ecosystem and demonstrates the value proposition for future data consumers and network participants.

LayerDrone is Built With Pilot Participation 

Pilots who choose to participate in this campaign are helping prove out the core thesis of LayerDrone: that coordinated, decentralized aerial data capture can scale efficiently. Contributions during this period directly will inform LayerDrone’s expansion strategy, and help validate the economic models that will govern the network once the LayerDrone token launches.

The higher RP rewards (10X normal rates) reflect the importance of this testing phase. While these missions don't carry immediate cash compensation, the higher RP rewards reflect the importance of this testing phase and pilots' contributions to network development. 

Preparing for Mainnet in 2026

This campaign is one of the final major stress tests before LayerDrone transitions to mainnet in early 2026. What we learn from pilot behavior, data quality, and system performance will directly shape how the protocol operates under token incentives.

For pilots interested in the operational details—including which metros are open, how to access missions, and what the full RP mechanics look like—Spexi has published a complete announcement on their channels.

LayerDrone is grateful to every pilot who participates. You're not just flying missions—you're helping build the infrastructure for spatial intelligence at scale.

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