Usefull apps for uav opperation?

[UAV Man]

Thanks for the shoutout! We're hard at work making it even better

Keep up the good work

 

[Yt2]

I have been known to check Flightradar24 (Android & IOS) before I fly near especially near airports. It gives you flight height in real time and shows not only the big boys, but helicopters and smaller aircraft as well. A quick check will show if any aircraft heading your way.
Bloody handy when you are not flying (going on holidays or picking someone up from an airport) as well...

 

[The Editor]

I have been known to check Flightradar24 (Android & IOS) before I fly near especially near airports. It gives you flight height in real time and shows not only the big boys, but helicopters and smaller aircraft as well. A quick check will show if any aircraft heading your way.
Bloody handy when you are not flying (going on holidays or picking someone up from an airport) as well...

Do you use the paid or the freebie version?

 

[Photo Elevate]

Its also available for windows for free

Flightradar24.com - Live flight tracker!

Fascinating program to see the number of planes in the air at any given time!!

 

[Yt2]

Do you use the paid or the freebie version?

Editor, Normally I spring for the paid versions of all my apps, as it supports the developers and saves me seeing annoying adds, however with Flightradar24 the free version has no adds. The only thing I paid for was in the in-app purchase section, where I paid for the Arrival & departure boards. A well worth addition as it will give you all the times of the arrivals & departures of the nominated airport.
Cheers...

 

[Carlsberg]

It gives you flight height in real time and shows not only the big boys, but helicopters and smaller aircraft as well

The app is worthless for us inspire guys.
It may show heli's and "smaller" aircraft, (whatever smaller means), but is only shows them flying in and out of big airports, (smaller airports not at all).

I live by a smaller airport that Lear Jets can fly in and out of, but they do not show up on the app. Tried it, but was disappointed.
(Lear Jets show up into and out of O'Hare, but not around here)

 

[Papasam]

Does anyone have a particular Flight Log app that they like? Or an App that covers all the details for complying with 333 Exemptions, NOTAM's, maintenance log etc.

 

[IrishSights]

Does anyone have a particular Flight Log app that they like? Or an App that covers all the details for complying with 333 Exemptions, NOTAM's, maintenance log etc.

I don't use it but have a look at RPAS Logger Lite for Android also a Plus version. There are versions on iOS I think too.

 

[BigMilkDrinker]

UAVForecast just came out with an Android app: UAV Forecast - Android Apps on Google Play

 

[IrishSights]

UAVForecast just came out with an Android app: UAV Forecast - Android Apps on Google Play

The app only gives 24hr forecast unless you buy. The website gives 7 day forecast for free...for now. I hope it stays free and available as I donated a few times!

 

[SixtyMike]

I've started using "Hover" and like it!

Have a couple of sites that give current info on Special Use Airspace such as military operations areas (MOA's) and military training routes (MTR's).

Special Use Airspace & Air Traffic Control Assigned Airspace

Use the "Graphic Map" tab on the top and modify with "Map Layers" on the right for your area. Give it some time to load. The "Text List" at the top can be used to further refine specific MOA's and MTR's for altitudes and times. Lots of other info available-would suggest cross referencing with a VFR sectional chart or skyvector.com, vfrmap.com, etc for your area.

Another site for updated SUA/MOA/MTR info is:
See And Avoid -See and Avoid

Ask if you need specifics on MOA's or MTR's. I'll be glad to help.
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[James Cole]

What should be an acceptable magnetic field value in order to calibrate compass? Thanks for all the info!

DJI No Fly Zone Site (referenced in-app)
No FLY Zones | DJI

Hover (is it safe to fly, no fly zones and more)
Hover - #1 Drone and UAV pilot app! on the App Store

Local Magnetic Field Check (check before takeoff and ALWAYS before calibrating compass):
Magnetic Detector! on the App Store

UAV Forecast (mentioned above but excellent):
UAV Weather Forecast

 

[B-Scene Films]

If you mean MOD value for compass, 1400-1600 is the generally acceptable range. Mine typically sits around 1500.

 

[James Cole]

Well the app puts it in "teslas" (ut) and I always get around 400-500 teslas... Wonder if this is acceptable for calibration...

If you mean MOD value for compass, 1400-1600 is the generally acceptable range. Mine typically sits around 1500.

put

 

[B-Scene Films]

You see UT values on the sensor status screen instead of mod values?

 

[Brian Weis]

Anyone using apps for panoramics like DRONE PAN?

Also anyone using apps for flight routes? I feel way more comfortable flying with sticks then drawing a line on a map.

 

[Adam Willsmith]

I thought this would make a good thread for useful apps for uav pilots.

Iam thinking information that would be useful in the field when about to fly.

Such as weather apps for real local conditions.
Sun flare activity.
A good one to find would be away of measuring radio interference.in the area.
One that id's nearest telecommunication towers etc.

Basically anything that can make our pre flight checks more valuable.

Haven't tried it, but this sort of thing
Interference Hunter on the App Store

That's great..I just have bought UAV done through Drone For Sale - Highly Recommended & Popular Drones and looking forward to try this thing out....

 

[thePrestige]

Does anyone have a particular Flight Log app that they like? Or an App that covers all the details for complying with 333 Exemptions, NOTAM's, maintenance log etc.

Ever try www.exmaps.com? They just rolled out DJI support.

 

[Deon]

Hey guys what's the best app for surveying/mapping such as leases, boundarys etc. for inspire 1, any info would be appreciated