User Reviews: AutoPylot For Drones

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  • Best Pre-Flight Planning Tools

    After using AutoPylot plus for several months I can say it is the best App available. From the easy to use maps, mission planning and saving, integrated weather and LAANC requests it’s got everything going for you. Other features I like include the integration with my calendar app and the polished weather maps in the Plus version. This is simply one of the best.

    Developer Response

    Thank you so much for your glowing 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you consider it the best app after several months of using AutoPylot Plus. It's fantastic that you appreciate the easy-to-use maps, mission planning and saving, integrated weather, LAANC requests, and all the great weather benefits of AutoPylot+! Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us, and we're so glad AutoPylot+ is enhancing your flying experience. If you ever need anything, feel free to reach out at hello@autopylot.io. Fly Safe!
  • Clean design with everything I need

    I love this app because it has everything I need and virtually nothing I don't need. I don't like it when an app is feature rich but burdensome to use. This app makes it simple and streamlined to create a flight plan. One thing I think is lacking, though, is the ability to edit the mission; I don't want to delete the mission and create a new one just to update the date and time, for example.

    Developer Response

    Thank you so much for your thoughtful 5-star review! We're thrilled you love the app and its simplicity and streamlined design. We also appreciate your feedback about the ability to edit missions, like updating the date and time without needing to delete and recreate them. It's excellent input, and I'll make sure to pass it along to our development team for consideration in future updates. If you have any more suggestions or need assistance, don't hesitate to reach out to us at hello@autopylot.io. Fly Safe!
  • Easy to use. Free Flight Planning

    Easy to use, one stop, intuitive app that provides awesome preflight info and easy flight approval tools. FAA approved. The preflight check list function is also super handy for new pilots like me.

    I was recently on vacation at the beach and wanted to grab drone footage of Sunrises and Sunsets. I fired up the app only to discover I was in a HARD NO FLY zone. I was bummed I couldn’t get the footage I wanted, but glad to leave the drone in the closet for a week to avoid potential FAA fines. Always, always, always reserve airspace approval prior to flying. If you don’t it’s on you. My understanding is that there are no acceptable excuses.

    How do you know your in a G zone unless you check? Even then are there temporary restrictions? While your there you might as well reserve airspace approval and confirm height restrictions. This app does the leg work for you making it easy and enjoyable.

    Thank You for this App.

    Developer Response

    Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a great, detailed review! We are excited to hear that you found the app easy to use and the flight planning features extremely helpful. If you ever have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at Hello@autopylot.io! Fly Safe!
  • Easy to use and quick

    It was simple to download and start using. It took all of 5 minutes to get my first mission approved and certified.

    Developer Response

    Thank you for your fantastic review! We're delighted to hear that you found our app quick and easy to use. If you have any suggestions on how we can make it even better, we'd love to hear from you. Please feel free to reach out to us anytime at hello@autopylot.io. Your feedback is greatly appreciated!
  • Time Saver!

    It’s nice to have all the before you fly functions, whether and LAANC all in the same app. Thank you guys for putting this together!

    Developer Response

    Thank you so much for your awesome review! We're thrilled to hear that our app has been a time saver for you. We'd love to hear any additional feedback you have on how we can integrate more efficiency features into the app. Please feel free to reach out to us anytime at hello@autopylot.io. Your input is invaluable to us! Fly Safe!
  • Puerto Rico need updates

    In the mailand the app work greats but in Puerto Rico doesn’t show information so can confused people and fly drones in places that they can’t. Pleas fix data for Puerto Rico we are US Citizens, in other part have everything that a drone pilot need to know before take off.
  • Missing Controlled Airspaces

    Glad to see that that app has been updated to work on iPads and tablets.

    However, I still do not agree that Airspace’s that revert to class G do not show up if you use the app for planning during the time that the Airspace is class G.

    No other app follows that principal.

    If I want to plan at night for the next day, a controlled airspace will not show up and one can easily assume that they will be flying in unrestricted airspace.

    That is something that still needs to be addressed.

    Too many pilots will not check again the next day and illegally fly in restricted airspace without a LAANC approval and be breaking FAA regulations and can easily get in trouble.

    Developer Response

    Thank you for your valuable feedback and for highlighting your concern regarding the display of airspace that reverts to Class G. We appreciate your input and would like to clarify that these airspaces do indeed show up if the time, date, and duration of your planned mission overlap with the airspace schedule. To address your specific scenario, if you're planning at night for a flight the next day, you can adjust the planned mission flight time and date to the next day. This adjustment ensures that the airspace will appear as controlled and active during your intended flight time. We understand the importance of ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and are committed to continuously improving our app to make it more intuitive and user-friendly. If you have any further questions or suggestions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at Hello@autopylot.io. We're here to help and appreciate your input in making our app even better.
  • I like what I have seen so far

    I was able to get authorization for a flight within seconds of completing the online questions.

    Developer Response

    Thanks for the great feedback and review! So great you have enjoyed using AutoPylot and continue to find it easy to use for your flight planning needs! If we can ever help, or answer any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at Hello@autopylot.io! Safe Flying!
  • Easy app

    Probably the easiest app, for setting up a flight schedule, there is on the market.

    Developer Response

    Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a great review! We are excited to hear you found the app easy to use and intuitive! If you ever have any questions, or need any assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at Hello@autopylot.io!
  • Maps do not include regional or local geographical restrictions

    I’ve been browsing the app and noticed it doesn’t include local, regional, or even state regulated areas where take off and landing is restricted, county parks, etc. Be very careful when using this app that you understand local regulations before flying.

    Developer Response

    Thank you for your feedback. We're continuously expanding our data to include local, regional, and state regulations, as well as restricted areas for takeoff and landing. Your input is invaluable in this process. If there's a specific area you'd like us to include or if you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at Hello@autopylot.io. We're here to help ensure safe and compliant flying experiences for all our users.

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