Platform Growth

June continued the steady growth of CAT III PHOTOS across key areas of the platform. Our registered user base grew from 103 to 136, marking an increase of approximately 32%. The image database expanded from 843 to 877 photos, reflecting a 4% growth in uploads. While this month’s photo increase was more moderate, it still reflects continued user participation and sustained platform activity.

Other platform statistics, such as the airport database (87,117 entries), aircraft types (10,113), and airlines/operators (6,751), remained stable since May’s significant updates.

On Discord, our community has grown from 90 to 99 members, which equates to an increase of roughly 10%. This steady rise is a promising sign as we continue focusing on boosting server activity and engagement.

Goals Moving Forward 

While we're pleased with the overall platform growth, we're not entirely satisfied with the current pace of image uploads. One of the main reasons for the relatively low upload numbers is the lack of an autofill feature for photo data – a function that would make submitting content much easier and faster for our users. The good news: we’re already actively working on implementing this feature to simplify the process and encourage more frequent contributions.

Looking ahead, our primary goal is to significantly boost image uploads and further expand the photo database. We're committed to continuously improving the user experience to make sharing content as seamless and rewarding as possible.

Starting next month, we’ll also begin rolling out new features and updates earlier in the development cycle. These earlier releases will help keep the platform dynamic and responsive to community feedback.

In addition, we’re focusing on increasing activity within our Discord server. As a central hub for community interaction, we plan to launch new initiatives to foster engagement, collaboration, and fun. We believe that a strong and active community is vital to the long-term success of CAT III PHOTOS, and we’re excited to continue building a space where users can connect, grow, and share their passion together.

Conclusion

June has been a month of steady progress for CAT III PHOTOS, with strong growth in our user base and continued improvements across the platform. While there is still work to be done—particularly in increasing image uploads—we’re moving in the right direction. Our commitment to enhancing features like autofill, releasing updates earlier, and strengthening community engagement remains stronger than ever.

With a clear vision and an active, passionate user base, we’re confident that CAT III PHOTOS will continue to grow as a platform built by and for aviation enthusiasts. Thank you to everyone who contributes, supports, and believes in our mission—together, we're shaping something truly special.

Published at: 16/06/2025