Changelog

EZ DZ Shipping Log

From a simple manifest board to a full operations suite, here’s how EZ DZ has grown. We’ll keep this timeline updated as we ship new features.

v1.6.5

2025-11-25

Let dropzones layer overrides on top of their tandem booking schedules—block out specific days or date ranges, open extra availability, and add ad-hoc time slots without touching the base template.
Surfaced those overrides inside the tandem booking list and calendar views so blocked days are clearly labeled and staff can see at a glance when operations are paused or expanded.
Fixed the reschedule flow so moving a tandem booking also re-queues the automated reminder email sequence, keeping pre-jump communications on track.
Added a "Send Email" action to day-level selections so admins can bulk message every customer on a given date—perfect for weather holds, parking changes, or other mass updates straight from booking management.

v1.6.3

2025-11-24

Refined the analytics dashboard with more relevant KPIs, surfacing load turn-time, revenue per load/day, and aircraft utilization.
Added operations insights like automatic turn-time tracking so teams can spot slow cycles and adapt before they impact capacity and revenue.
Implemented secure email-token password resets so admins and fun jumpers can recover access without manual support, complete with expiry handling and audit logging.

v1.6.2

2025-11-21

Fixed timezone handling across all routes that use dates—load estimated takeoff times, booking emails, and scheduling features now calculate properly regardless of the user's timezone.
Ensured that when you set load times or estimated takeoff times in your local timezone, they're properly converted and displayed for users viewing from different timezones.
Corrected booking confirmation and reminder emails so they reference the correct local times instead of being offset by timezone differences.
Made date handling consistent across the entire platform so what you set actually affects the rest of the app correctly, no matter where your staff or customers are viewing from.
Fixed edge case bug that would cause loads to roll over midday, essentially resetting counts and miscounting loads in analytics due to timezone inconsistencies.

v1.6.1

2025-11-21

Put on my hacker hat last night and dove deep into the EZ DZ APIs to see what I could find—discovered a handful of endpoints that, with the right information, could potentially access some private data. Nothing critical was actually exposed (we don't have real customer data in production yet), but this was a wake-up call to lock things down properly before launch.
Spent the night and morning implementing comprehensive security fixes across the entire backend—secured 15+ vulnerabilities including Stripe Terminal access that was only checking dropzone association instead of admin roles (fun jumpers could have potentially registered terminals or processed payments).
Fixed critical pricing manipulation bug where customers could edit tandem booking prices in the request payload—backend was trusting client-submitted prices instead of looking them up from the database, now properly validated on the server side.
Removed PII exposure from public load board endpoint that was leaking phone numbers, emergency contacts, and credit balances for all users—now only shows jump-relevant info like names, licenses, and canopy details while keeping personal information properly secured behind authentication.
Locked down administrative endpoints for payment config testing, email automation settings, booking management, and load operations—all now require proper dropzone admin or owner roles instead of just any authenticated user.
Cleaned up public dropzone endpoints that were exposing Stripe account IDs and internal configuration via SELECT * queries—now explicitly selecting only public-facing fields to prevent data leaks.

v1.6.0

2025-11-20

Launched automated email workflows to strengthen customer engagement and recover—abandoned bookings now trigger follow-up emails 30 minutes after incomplete payment, giving customers an easy button to finish what they started.
Added day-before reminders sent at 9am to keep customers informed and reduce no-shows, plus post-jump review requests that go out an hour after the load lands to capture feedback while the experience is fresh.
Building out the foundation for intelligent + custom email automation that keeps customers engaged from booking through post-jump follow-up—helping drop zones recover revenue, improve show rates, and build stronger relationships at zero extra cost.

v1.5.0

2025-11-19

Updated Pro plan pricing model so customers pay full 6% when passing fees (previously we only passed 3% which did not make sense for most DZ's), DZ's now net almost the full booking value instead of paying to pass on less.
Modified backend fee calculation and UI to reflect the new revenue structure, ensuring drop zones on Pro plans maximize their margins while maintaining transparent customer pricing.

v1.4.0

2025-11-14

Added fun-jumper dashboard buttons so admins can top up credits or create custom charges (AFF gear rentals, non-registered jumpers, etc.) right from the interface without extra steps.
Patched the handful of bugs those buttons revealed so balances, receipts, and reporting stay aligned even when manifest staff move fast.

v1.3.5

2025-11-12

Gave every drop zone the option to pass EZDZ platform fees on to customers—or keep absorbing them—so pricing can align with each DZ’s strategy.
Made the change after reviewing how other platforms price access and focusing on what actually helps the sport grow.

v1.3.0

2025-11-10

Built out Stripe Terminal support for Tap to Pay after manifest teams asked for easier ways to collect tandem balances on-site without fumbling with saved cards.
Fixed cross-DZ staff visibility bug—turns out staff selectors were showing everyone instead of just the active drop zone's crew.

v1.2.1

2025-10-30

Discovered the package-selection modal was getting out of sync when switching between deposits and full payments, so we tightened that up to reflect custom charges properly.
Extended kiosk session lifetimes with silent token refresh after realizing manifest stations were timing out mid-day.

v1.2.0

2025-10-27

Pivoted to Stripe Standard Connect to reduce liability and unlock Apple Pay, deposits, and remaining-balance payments without the custom plumbing.
Caught a nasty double-charge edge case on balance collections and smoothed out payment webhooks for walk-in tandems.

v1.1.1

2025-10-22

Wrapped every admin and analytics route in middleware after discovering stats were leaking between drop zones—each DZ's data now stays isolated.
Hardened analytics delivery and request auditing to make sure we're tracking the right events for the right locations.

v1.1.0

2025-10-18

Shipped end-to-end fun-jumper credit purchases from phone or manifest, including fee logging, tips, and overpayment handling after ironing out the payment flow with real users.
Let drop zones configure their own timezone and lat/long so weather forecasts (Windy/Winslow) and timestamps actually match real aircraft operations.

v1.0.2

2025-10-15

Launched the "Assign to Load" modal with automatic tandem-student fill and the Five-Minute Call state after watching manifest teams struggle with manual load management.
Made sure each DZ's dashboard keeps its own stats and history without bleeding into neighboring locations.

v1.0.0

2025-10-11

Hit the big one-oh with Stripe onboarding, card-on-file charging, and custom charges for tandem bookings—plus tips and walk-in overpayment support.
Gave booking management the credit-purchase tooling it needed and built out accurate fee collection logs for reconciliation.

v0.9.0

2025-10-05

Rebuilt the entire booking/payment stack around Stripe Connect-only endpoints after realizing our hash routing was fragile and environment config was getting messy.
Instrumented the first wave of Ribbit analytics events across the public booking flow to understand where customers were dropping off.

v0.8.0

2025-09-15

Expanded Ribbit tracking to cover fun-jumper credit purchases and key admin actions so we could get real conversion insight.

v0.7.0

2025-08-28

Built the templated email engine from scratch—branded confirmations now go out automatically once DZs connect their SMTP, with customizable triggers for different events.
Polished the public booking UX with mobile "Add to Home Screen" prompts and dialed in OG/SEO meta tags after feedback about discoverability.

v0.5.0

2025-08-25

Closed the loop on booking + manifest: packages now persist to the backend, dashboards got dark mode (finally), and confirmation pages got a facelift.

v0.1.0

2025-08-24

Shipped the very first prototype with weather + load-board previews so fun jumpers could check aircraft status from their phones while manifest captured requests digitally instead of on paper.