diff --git a/.env.test.example b/.env.test.example
index e045d2f..ac19819 100644
--- a/.env.test.example
+++ b/.env.test.example
@@ -1,10 +1,10 @@
 # Environment configuration for test scripts
 # Copy this to .env in the project root or set these as environment variables
 
-# API Base URL - Update this to your deployment
+# API Base URL - Tests default to localhost:3002 for local development
 API_BASE_URL=http://localhost:3002/api
 
-# For production deployment, use your domain:
+# For production/remote testing, update to your deployment:
 # API_BASE_URL=https://your-domain.com/uggla/api
 
 # Base path (should match VITE_BASE_PATH)
diff --git a/test_drone_data.py b/test_drone_data.py
index 7327d88..c0af94e 100644
--- a/test_drone_data.py
+++ b/test_drone_data.py
@@ -14,7 +14,12 @@ import argparse
 import os
 from datetime import datetime, timedelta
 
+# Disable SSL warnings for self-signed certificates
+import warnings
+warnings.filterwarnings('ignore', message='Unverified HTTPS request')
+
 # Configuration from environment variables
+# Tests default to localhost:3002 for local development
 API_BASE_URL = os.getenv('API_BASE_URL', 'http://localhost:3002/api')
 BASE_PATH = os.getenv('VITE_BASE_PATH', '').rstrip('/')
 
@@ -45,7 +50,7 @@ def fetch_devices():
     """Fetch active devices from the API"""
     global DEVICES
     try:
-        response = requests.get(f"{API_BASE_URL}/devices/map")
+        response = requests.get(f"{API_BASE_URL}/devices/map", verify=False)
         if response.status_code == 200:
             data = response.json()
             api_devices = data.get('data', [])
@@ -290,7 +295,7 @@ def send_heartbeat(device_id):
         print("-"*40 + "\n")
     
     try:
-        response = requests.post(url, json=heartbeat_data, headers=headers, timeout=10)
+        response = requests.post(url, json=heartbeat_data, headers=headers, timeout=10, verify=False)
         
         if response.status_code == 201:
             if DEBUG_MODE:
@@ -326,7 +331,7 @@ def send_detection(detection_data):
         print("="*60 + "\n")
     
     try:
-        response = requests.post(url, json=detection_data, headers=headers, timeout=10)
+        response = requests.post(url, json=detection_data, headers=headers, timeout=10, verify=False)
         
         if response.status_code == 201:
             # Estimate distance from RSSI for display purposes only
@@ -645,7 +650,7 @@ def test_api_health():
     url = f"{API_BASE_URL}/health"
     
     try:
-        response = requests.get(url, timeout=5)
+        response = requests.get(url, timeout=5, verify=False)
         if response.status_code == 200:
             print("✅ API health check passed")
             return True
diff --git a/test_orlan_detection.py b/test_orlan_detection.py
index c5cd993..acdd8b0 100644
--- a/test_orlan_detection.py
+++ b/test_orlan_detection.py
@@ -2,19 +2,7 @@
 """
 Orlan Detection Test Script
 Tests the critical alert system for Orlan military drones by simulating
-a long-distan    try:
-        response = requests.post(f"{API_BASE_URL}/detectors", json=detection_data, headers=get_auth_headers())
-        if response.status_code == 201:
-            status = "🚨 CRITICAL ALERT" if distance_km <= 5 else "⚠️  DETECTED" if is_detectable(distance_km) else "📡 MONITORING"
-            print(f"{status} - Step {step}/{total_steps}: Distance={distance_km:.1f}km, RSSI={rssi:.0f}dBm")
-            return True
-        else:
-            print(f"❌ Failed to send detection: {response.status_code}")
-            print(f"Response: {response.text}")
-            return False
-    except Exception as e:
-        print(f"❌ Error sending detection: {e}")
-        return Falserom undetectable range to directly overhead.
+a long-distance approach from undetectable range to directly overhead.
 
 Test Scenario:
 - Starts 50km away (beyond detection range)
@@ -30,7 +18,12 @@ import math
 import os
 from datetime import datetime
 
+# Disable SSL warnings for self-signed certificates
+import warnings
+warnings.filterwarnings('ignore', message='Unverified HTTPS request')
+
 # Configuration from environment variables
+# Tests default to localhost:3002 for local development
 API_BASE_URL = os.getenv('API_BASE_URL', 'http://localhost:3002/api')
 BASE_PATH = os.getenv('VITE_BASE_PATH', '').rstrip('/')
 
@@ -60,7 +53,7 @@ def authenticate():
     
     try:
         print(f"🔐 Authenticating as user: {USERNAME}")
-        response = requests.post(f"{API_BASE_URL}/auth/login", json=login_data)
+        response = requests.post(f"{API_BASE_URL}/auth/login", json=login_data, verify=False)
         
         if response.status_code == 200:
             data = response.json()
@@ -127,7 +120,7 @@ def is_detectable(distance_km):
 def fetch_devices():
     """Fetch devices from API"""
     try:
-        response = requests.get(f"{API_BASE_URL}/devices", headers=get_auth_headers())
+        response = requests.get(f"{API_BASE_URL}/devices", headers=get_auth_headers(), verify=False)
         if response.status_code == 200:
             data = response.json()
             return data.get('data', [])
@@ -155,7 +148,7 @@ def send_detection(device, drone_lat, drone_lon, distance_km, step, total_steps)
     }
     
     try:
-        response = requests.post(f"{API_BASE_URL}/detectors", json=detection_data)
+        response = requests.post(f"{API_BASE_URL}/detectors", json=detection_data, verify=False)
         if response.status_code == 201:
             status = "🚨 CRITICAL ALERT" if distance_km <= 5 else "⚠️  DETECTED" if is_detectable(distance_km) else "📡 MONITORING"
             print(f"{status} - Step {step}/{total_steps}: Distance={distance_km:.1f}km, RSSI={rssi:.0f}dBm")
diff --git a/test_orlan_scenario.py b/test_orlan_scenario.py
index 2195ad9..1cd3fd0 100644
--- a/test_orlan_scenario.py
+++ b/test_orlan_scenario.py
@@ -12,7 +12,12 @@ import math
 import os
 from datetime import datetime
 
+# Disable SSL warnings for self-signed certificates
+import warnings
+warnings.filterwarnings('ignore', message='Unverified HTTPS request')
+
 # Configuration from environment variables
+# Tests default to localhost:3002 for local development
 API_BASE_URL = os.getenv('API_BASE_URL', 'http://localhost:3002/api')
 BASE_PATH = os.getenv('VITE_BASE_PATH', '').rstrip('/')
 
@@ -42,7 +47,7 @@ def authenticate():
     
     try:
         print(f"🔐 Authenticating as user: {USERNAME}")
-        response = requests.post(f"{API_BASE_URL}/auth/login", json=login_data)
+        response = requests.post(f"{API_BASE_URL}/auth/login", json=login_data, verify=False)
         
         if response.status_code == 200:
             data = response.json()
@@ -100,7 +105,7 @@ def rssi_from_distance(distance_km):
 def fetch_devices():
     """Fetch devices from API"""
     try:
-        response = requests.get(f"{API_BASE_URL}/devices/map")
+        response = requests.get(f"{API_BASE_URL}/devices/map", verify=False)
         if response.status_code == 200:
             data = response.json()
             return data.get('data', [])
@@ -125,7 +130,7 @@ def send_detection(device, drone_lat, drone_lon, distance_km, step, total_steps)
     }
     
     try:
-        response = requests.post(f"{API_BASE_URL}/detections", json=detection_data)
+        response = requests.post(f"{API_BASE_URL}/detections", json=detection_data, verify=False)
         if response.status_code == 201:
             print(f"🚨 ORLAN DETECTION {step}/{total_steps}: Distance={distance_km:.2f}km, RSSI={rssi:.0f}dBm")
             return True