Drone Start

Drone Start

Advanced Drone Flight Checks

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Version History of Drone Start

2.0.5

March 23, 2022

- Bug Fixes

2.0.4

November 4, 2021

- Bug Fixes

2.0.3

May 26, 2021

- Bug Fixes - New Drones Added

2.0.2

August 14, 2020

Version 2.0.2: - Various Bug Fixes Version 2.0.1: - Various Bug Fixes Version 2.0.0: Drone Start has been completely redesigned and now is packed with even more features. We've also made big changes under the hood so the app is faster and more reliable! New features include: - 3D Maps - Heights of buildings in the area and these are taken into account for RTH suggestions. - Location dashboard and information about the area you'll be flying in. - Aircraft in the area and level of severity. - Dedicated pilot rules for the type of licence you have. - Dark Mode

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2.0.1

August 9, 2020

Version 2.0.1: - Various Bug Fixes Version 2.0.0: Drone Start has been completely redesigned and now is packed with even more features. We've also made big changes under the hood so the app is faster and more reliable! New features include: - 3D Maps - Heights of buildings in the area and these are taken into account for RTH suggestions. - Location dashboard and information about the area you'll be flying in. - Aircraft in the area and level of severity. - Dedicated pilot rules for the type of licence you have. - Dark Mode

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2.0.0

August 4, 2020

Drone Start has been completely redesigned and now is packed with even more features. We've also made big changes under the hood so the app is faster and more reliable! New features include: - 3D Maps - Heights of buildings in the area and these are taken into account for RTH suggestions. - Location dashboard and information about the area you'll be flying in. - Aircraft in the area and level of severity. - Dedicated pilot rules for the type of licence you have. - Dark Mode

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1.7.4

January 3, 2019

- Bug fix where for some users the airspace advisories were incorrect.

1.7.3

December 30, 2018

- Bug Fixes

1.7.2

November 24, 2018

Bug fixes for iPhone XS, XR & XS Max.

1.7.1

September 17, 2018

- Flight Plan Bug Fixes

Drone Start Subscription Plans

Professional Monthly

Professional Membership (Monthly Auto-Renew)

$1.491 Month
7 Days trial

Professional Yearly

Professional Membership (Yearly Auto-Renew)

$9.991 Year
7 Days trial

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Description of Drone Start

Drone Start is an advanced flight check & planning tool for drones. Drone Start is packed full of features that will help you plan a safe drone flight every time! You simply turn on your drone, plug your device into the drone controller, open the app & tap Start! Drone Start will then do a comprehensive set of advanced checks to see if its safe to fly in your current area & it will even check your drones battery and sensors in real time to check your drone is in perfect condition to take off! When your not out flying you can use Drone Start to create comprehensive flight plans, just type in where you want to fly and Drone Start will get Weather, GPS, Light Levels, Terrain Elevation, No Fly Zones and more! You can also plan your flight route and find out the elevation change & how much battery you'll have left! You can view the area map and see No Fly Zones, Terrain Elevations, Sunrise/Sunset Times & Positions plus you can also see an animated Wind Map, showing the wind direction with colour coded arrows so you can immediately see if its too windy to fly or not. Drone Starts calculation are also based on your drone model*, so things such as winds speeds and battery range are calculated using your actual drone! Drone Start also has some great advanced features too such as: Daily FlyCast Daily FlyCast is a daily notification sent at sunrise every morning outlining the days flying conditions. You'll also have access to the FlyCast Widget, so you can always quickly check if its good to fly without even opening the app! Solar Storm Warnings Solar Storm Warnings are notifications informing you incoming solar storms which can cause high levels of magnetic interference which can affect GPS signals and impact the accuracy of your RTH point. Intelligent RTH If enabled Drone Start will automatically calculate and set your Return To Home Height based on surround terrain elevation and building heights, making sure your doesn't fly into a mountain side or building when it returns to you! Fly Zone Alert When enabled you will receive a notification informing you have entered a No Fly Zone, we will also let you know when you leave one too! Battery Manager Drone Start records battery data before each flight so you easily check battery health, including deviations. It also recommends battery rotation order if you have multiple batteries. You can also perform a battery test to check it's heath & efficiency, plus create pdf reports from the results. Intelligent VPS If there are large bodies of water in the area, Drone Start will automatically disable your VPS for you and automatically enable it next time you fly in an area with low amounts of water. Active Drone Alerts Get notified when theres a another drone flying near your location. Drone Start Features Include**: Start Checks - Weather, GPS, KP Index, Terrain Elevation & Airspace Checks - Light Checks - Aircraft Checks - Aircraft Warming - Building Height Check - Drone Battery Health Check - Drone Sensor Health Check - Wind Altitude Checks - RTH Height Check - Wind Map - No Fly Zone Map - Terrain Elevation Map - Ephemeris - Dedicated Drone Model Checks - Golden Hour Times - Water Area Check - Active Drone Check - RTH Reminder Flight Plans - 7 Day Weather Forecast - 7 Day GPS Forecast - 7 Day KP Index Forecast - No Fly Zone Check - Terrain Elevation Check - Weather Check - Wind Map - 3D Building Map - No Fly Zone Map - Terrain Elevation Map - Ephemeris - Best Time To Fly - Flight Route Planner - Dedicated Drone Model Checks - Weekly Summary - Light Check - Golden Hour Times *DJI Drone Models are only currently supported. **Some Feature May Require An Active Monthly or Yearly Auto Renewing Subscription. See our Terms of Use here: www.faulknerlabs.io/drone-start-terms
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Drone Start: FAQ

Is Drone Start software compatible with iPad devices?

Yes, Drone Start can be used on iPad devices.

Who made the Drone Start app?

Neil Faulkner built the Drone Start app.

What is the minimum iOS version supported by Drone Start?

Your iOS device must be running iOS 13.0 or above.

What user rating does the Drone Start app have?

The current user rating of the Drone Start app is 4.1.

What category of app is Drone Start?

The Drone Start App Relates To The Utilities Genre.

What is the latest version of Drone Start?

The latest Drone Start version released is 2.0.5.

When was the last Drone Start update?

November 30, 2024 is the exact date of the latest Drone Start update.

When was Drone Start first released?

The Drone Start app became available to the public on February 6, 2023.

What age is Drone Start suitable for?

Neil Faulkner: The Drone Start app is child-friendly.

What are the languages offered by the Drone Start app?

Drone Start can be used in English.

Can I enjoy Drone Start by subscribing to Apple Arcade?

Sorry, Drone Start is not on Apple Arcade.

Can I find in-app purchases in Drone Start?

Absolutely! In-app purchases are available for users of Drone Start.

Is Drone Start specifically engineered for Apple Vision Pro compatibility?

Sorry, Drone Start is not specifically engineered for compatibility with Apple Vision Pro.

Does Drone Start incorporate ads within the app?

No, Drone Start does not incorporate ads within the app.

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Reviews of Drone Start

Free trial lasted all of 20 minutes. What a waste of time.

The winds are out of the south, not the north. I don’t really understand how you can charge money for this? Sunset is at 1945, not zero 0845

Maybe I don’t understand what the purpose of the app is supposed to be. either way all this information is available at your fingertips on your smart controller, smart phone or free websites. I suppose the interface seems nice but I don’t get what I’m supposed to do with it.

Anyway, I think there’s potential for something here, maybe. But right now it’s junk. Free trial lasted all of about 20 minutes.
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No more support

I bought this app recently for a DJI mini Pro drone. App won’t connect to the drone and the developer support site is gone. Seems to be an abandoned app.

Amazon is the best with drones

Where did you guys make this every time I son trip every time he wakes up he says where’s my jewel where’s my drone and he loves it it’s it’s always in good condition. The battery takes a little too long for 8 to 10 minutes. The graphics are amazing. Flight time is not that good but but my son still loves it.
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