Apps for new pilots to install

[sab35263]

Hello,

Any recommendations for apps to install for new pilots? I assume I will need a weather app and a sectional app (something like SkyVector)?

Any help is greatly appreciated!

Thank you!

 

[mavic3usa]

Aloft Air Control for LAANC

 

[MS Coast]

B4YouFly is number one on the list. It's the FAA's tool for finding airspace limitations at any point in the US.

https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/b4ufly

Aloft Air Control ranks a strong second for me.

You'll also want a copy of your drone's user manual and, if you're flying recreationally, a copy of the rules of the community based organization you adhere to.

 

[MA2 317]

I like the Windy.com app available in the app stores.


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[Cafguy]

Don't forget the Iheart app so you can listen to Bob and Tom on 98.5 The Fox in the mornings while you get your gear ready.

 

[MA2 317]

Don't forget the Iheart app so you can listen to Bob and Tom on 98.5 The Fox in the mornings while you get your gear ready.

"State law man. Look it up!" -Donnie Baker.

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[Solsearcher]

I like the Windy.com app available in the app stores.

Windy.com is my absolute favorite weather app! I don't use it for drone flights much, but just for weather in a general sense.

 

[MA2 317]

Windy.com is my absolute favorite weather app! I don't use it for drone flights much, but just for weather in a general sense.

I like the flow of the arrows on the map.

Should the aircraft lose GPS and go into Atti-mode, at least I'll have an idea of which way it drifted with the breeze.


But I fly VLOS most times so it's a non issue.
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[Cafguy]

"State law man. Look it up!" -Donnie Baker.

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[BetterBizWorks]

Hello,

Any recommendations for apps to install for new pilots? I assume I will need a weather app and a sectional app (something like SkyVector)?

Any help is greatly appreciated!

Thank you!

There are so many helpful apps for forecasts, weather, restrictions. It depends on what kind of flying you want to do. Here is a list of great apps.

UAV Forecast
B4UFly
Aloft
NOAA Weather App
Windy
Flightradar24
LiveATC
opensky
Aviationweather

Happy and Safe Flying.

 

[GregS]

Windy.com is my absolute favorite weather app! I don't use it for drone flights much, but just for weather in a general sense.

Be4ufly gives you wind at altitude; which is very important. You can choose what altitude you want.
Anything else, I look up and do my own weather report with my Mark 1 Eye Ball.

 

[Dbez1]

I agree with those who said B4UFLY which works in conjunction with ALOFT when you need permission to fly in controlled airspace, and UAV Forecast. Don’t forget to get your TRUST certification from the FAA if you don’t already have it. Enjoy the hobby.

 

[MS Coast]

Be4ufly gives you wind at altitude; which is very important. You can choose what altitude you want.
Anything else, I look up and do my own weather report with my Mark 1 Eye Ball.

B4YouFly doesn't include weather forecasts, but I put much more faith in the on-site Mark 1 Eyeball than on forecasts anyway. Forecasts are fine for general planning, but once at the site, there's nothing to compare with your own observations.

 

[twickers14]

Mentioned above but I endorse UAV Forecast. Use it for accurate forecasts across the day for all our activities.

 

[Ronny St.]

Airdata UAV also gives you a nice overview of the weather data and suggestions whether is safe to fly, including wind speeds at different heights. I also have Litchi installed to be able to work with waypoints on the Mini2.

 

[redserv]

B4YouFly is number one on the list. It's the FAA's tool for finding airspace limitations at any point in the US.

https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/b4ufly

Aloft Air Control ranks a strong second for me.

You'll also want a copy of your drone's user manual and, if you're flying recreationally, a copy of the rules of the community based organization you adhere to.

I just moved to the sunshine state and will like to find out more about this. I am flying as a recreational pilot for now. I just never understood CBO's and how do you join one. I will appreciate help on this

 

[MS Coast]

I just moved to the sunshine state and will like to find out more about this. I am flying as a recreational pilot for now. I just never understood CBO's and how do you join one. I will appreciate help on this

The FAA's 44809 regulations for recreational drone operations requires that the pilot abides by the safety guidelines of a CBO. There's no requirement to be a member of one.

"(2) The aircraft is operated in accordance with or within the programming of a community-based organization's set of safety guidelines that are developed in coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration."

The list of FAA approved CBOs is here. There are currently four. The Flite Test Community Test Association seems to be best suited to the type of flying most often discussed here, despite their cutesy spelling.

https://www.faa.gov/uas/recreationalfliers/faa-recognized-community-based-organizations

 

[redserv]

The FAA's 44809 regulations for recreational drone operations requires that the pilot abides by the safety guidelines of a CBO. There's no requirement to be a member of one.

"(2) The aircraft is operated in accordance with or within the programming of a community-based organization's set of safety guidelines that are developed in coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration."

The list of FAA approved CBOs is here. There are currently four. The Flite Test Community Test Association seems to be best suited to the type of flying most often discussed here, despite their cutesy spelling.

https://www.faa.gov/uas/recreationalfliers/faa-recognized-community-based-organizations

Thank you so much for your time and effort. Appreciated

 

[MS Coast]

Thank you so much for your time and effort. Appreciated

I'm happy to help. I'm still trying to pay back a little for all the good information and advice I've received here. I've got a way to go.

 

[redserv]

I'm happy to help. I'm still trying to pay back a little for all the good information and advice I've received here. I've got a way to go.

Awesome!! That's a really good quality. Keep it up bro