# BLK2FLY Live — Remote control your BLK2FLY

> Remote control and mission planning for Leica BLK2FLY aerial LiDAR scanner. (iPhone/iPad app by Leica Geosystems AG.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blk2fly-live/id1539878726 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Leica Geosystems AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/532477810)
- Category: Business, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 3 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 251 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2021-12-17
- Data updated: 2026-07-21
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blk2fly-live/id1539878726/reviews.md

## What is BLK2FLY Live?

Use the BLK2FLY Live app to connect to your Leica BLK2FLY aerial LiDAR scanner.

The app serves as an easy and intuitive interface towards your BLK2FLY and lets you control its scan flights including the ability to plan and run autonomous scan missions. A spherical live video stream and a 3D preview map of the environment allows to monitor the scan progress in real-time.

Recorded scans can be managed within the project browser section of the app. Moreover, recorded scans can be directly uploaded to our Reality Cloud Studio powered by HxDR for post processing and enhanced visualization. As safety plays an important role the app additionally provides airspace restriction information and warns the user if flight regulations are violated.

## Key features

- Autonomous scan mission planning
- Real-time spherical video stream
- 3D preview map of environment
- Scan management and upload
- Airspace restriction information
- Flight regulation violation warnings


## Frequently asked questions about BLK2FLY Live

### What devices is BLK2FLY Live compatible with?

BLK2FLY Live is currently supported on iPad devices. The app is designed for professional use with the Leica BLK2FLY aerial LiDAR scanner.

### How often is BLK2FLY Live updated?

The latest version, 5.8.7, was released on October 1st, 2025. Updates ensure the app remains compatible with the scanner and incorporates any necessary improvements or safety features.

### What is the age rating for BLK2FLY Live?

BLK2FLY Live has an age rating of 4+. This rating is generally for content appropriateness and does not reflect the professional nature of the application.

### Can I manage my scanned data with BLK2FLY Live?

Yes, recorded scans can be managed within the project browser section of the app. You can also directly upload them to the Reality Cloud Studio for post-processing.

### Does BLK2FLY Live offer safety features?

BLK2FLY Live prioritizes safety by providing airspace restriction information and warning users if flight regulations are violated. This helps ensure responsible operation of the aerial scanner.

### What are the main functions of BLK2FLY Live?

The app allows you to control your Leica BLK2FLY scanner, plan and run autonomous scan missions, monitor scans in real-time with live video and a 3D map, and manage recorded data.

### Is BLK2FLY Live free to use?

Yes, BLK2FLY Live is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned for this application.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.16.0 — 2026-07-09

- Tap‑to‑Fly (2D Map): Users can tap a location on the map, set a target altitude via a slider, and confirm or cancel the mission. This feature requires a valid GNSS signal and is unavailable indoors.
- Automatic Landing Zone Evaluation: BLK2FLY checks landing areas for safety, marking them as suitable (green) or unsuitable (red). If unsafe, it can reroute or request user confirmation.
- Safety & Controls: Includes rerouting within 6 m, abort options, and operator responsibility for safe landing decisions.
- Additional Improvements: SSO login, minimum altitude limits, improved GNSS and flight control, smoother scans, better UI, sensor log downloads, enhanced security, and battery diagnostics.

### 5.8.7 — 2025-10-01

- Internal improvements.

### 5.8.6 — 2025-03-24

- Increased Lidar sensitivity (Improvements to the lidar software now enable BLK2FLY to scan objects with lower reflectivity, such as black roofs, wet stockpiles, and dark cars, from greater distances. This not only allows BLK2FLY to capture more details but also enhances the overall point cloud density. The increased sensitivity also enables faster scan speeds, allowing you to cover larger areas in the same time frame.)

- Higher flight speeds (Now, you can fly up to twice as fast indoors and outdoors (with obstacle avoidance). This means you can cover more ground in each flight. And together with the increased sensitivity mode, you’ll still maintain the same density of points.)

- Greater Exploratory Scanning limits (Our internal optimizations now enable you to plan and explore much larger areas than ever before. Imagine autonomously exploring large landmarks like the Notre Dame in Paris or the Pyramids in Egypt! We can't wait for you to try it out!)

- Japan Remote ID (We now support Japan Remote ID! You can easily import your registration profiles directly from the DIPS website to your drone.)

- Custom 2D Maps (We're excited to offer a new feature for areas with outdated satellite imagery. You can now import your own custom geoTIFF image file and display it as a base layer in 2D view. It's easy to set up right from the Settings menu (Scanning → Custom 2D Map). We hope this improves your scanning experience and gives you the flexibility you need!)

- Communication Loss Actions (This feature allows you to customize what happens if your iPad loses connection to the BLK2FLY. You can choose to do nothing, initiate an automated return after a set timeout, or even have the BLK2FLY complete the current scan before returning. This flexibility is designed to give you peace of mind and better control over your flight operations!)

- Distance Measurements (A new “Measurements” button in scan preview screens provides an additional option to measure distances, in addition to measuring volumes. By tapping multiple points, you can view the individual and total distances between them. You can also export and share the measured distances as a PDF.)

- Many more internal improvements and fixes (for a full list check out the FW release notes inside the app).

### 4.14.0 — 2024-10-29

Improvements related to the BLK2FLY Multicharger.

### 4.11.0 — 2024-08-30

- Minor improvements.

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