Drone Scanner

Drone Scanner

Drone Remote ID scanner

145 ratings
107 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 11, 2022
  • April 15, 2025

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Transform your device into a drone scanner to track nearby flights in real-time. View detailed flight information, including pilot data and location history, on an interactive map. The app is updated to comply with current EU and US regulations.

Real-time drone tracking
Detailed drone information
Interactive flight map
Support for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi broadcasts
Flying zone highlighting
Data export functionality
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What's New in Drone Scanner

1.20.0

April 15, 2025

New in this version: units can now be configured to match your preferences. Export functionality has been improved for better consistency, and location timestamps are now included in exported data. This update also includes general stability improvements and performance enhancements.

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Invasion of privacy

Completely bad practice of destroying our drone flying enjoyment when some stranger can find the pilot and try to steal there drone or even start a fight as they don’t agree with the rights we have as drone
Flyers. Bring back the 80/90s when we could do things and have fun and no one was bothered. UK now sucks.
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This App works perfectly.

If you cannot see your drone, it’s likely not the app - here’s my story. I started using this app on my iPad and iPhone when it first came out. But I could not see my Phantom 4, my Autel EVO Ii or my DJI M2EA - all of which have RID via firmware upgrade. I used Holy Stone’s RID modules broadcasting via Bluetooth 5. As stated by the app developer and many online sources, Apple devices are not allowed to open their WiFi, and many of the drones use the WiFi versus Bluetooth. Being somewhat OCD, I wanted to really see if my three drones were really outputting RID like the manufacturers claimed. So…. After hunting, I found a great device, albeit a lot of money, that ACTUALLY CAN read the WiFi and Bluetooth signals from the drones, and then rebroadcasts locally to Bluetooth, so this app reads that VERY WELL I am pleased beyond measure - no more external module, relying solely on the drone’s output. The device is made in and shipped from Norway and is called Dronescout Bridge, made by Bluemark. (see the models at www.dronescout.co) They have four versions $99, $149, $129 and $79. (Plus shipping and custom fees) The less expensive has an internal antenna and hence the receiver distance is less. The most expensive one comes enclosed in a little case with external antenna, has almost a mile reception and is powered by usb-c connector. With the REMOTE SCANNER APP here, you can see multiple drones in the air at the same time. Awesome. I realize you can buy a whole bunch of RID modules for that money, but you will be stuck with Bluetooth reception only. If you are a ‘perfectionist’ and have some ‘extra’ money for this hobby or business, do it!
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Mini 4 pro

The app is not working, at least for my DJI mini 4 pro, and I'm pretty sure this drone is broadcasting Remote ID all the time, please let me know why

Don’t get it

This doesn’t do anything many other better products don’t do better, privacy issues too, I’d pass

Works as advertised

Shows the FAA id and all the parameters

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

App crashes on launch

Bug

Unable to locate drones in proximity

Bug

Inaccurate location tracking

Bug

Requested Features

3 requests

Add support for WiFi-based Remote ID

Feature

Add support for more drone models

Feature

Allow changing units from metric to imperial

Feature

FAQ

What does the Drone Scanner app do?

The Drone Scanner app transforms your phone or tablet into a drone scanner. It allows you to track nearby drone flights broadcasting over Direct/Broadcast Remote ID standards. You can view real-time data about these drones on a detailed map, including their height, direction, pilot identification, and location history.

What are the key features of Drone Scanner?

Key features include discovering drones flying nearby in real-time, examining detailed information broadcasted via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, browsing a map with your location and nearby aircraft, checking data like height and pilot identification, and viewing marked flying zones. The app also supports data export and is continuously updated for EU & US regulations.

Is Drone Scanner free to use?

Yes, Drone Scanner is a free app for tracking drones. The app is developed by Dronetag and is available for download without any cost.

What are the compatibility limitations of Drone Scanner?

Some phones may have limited access to features due to manufacturer restrictions. For example, iOS phones prohibit app access to Wi-Fi, meaning only Bluetooth data transmission will work if the drone has an active Remote ID over Bluetooth. This is a hardware limitation and not a flaw of the app itself.

How does Drone Scanner work with drones?

Drone Scanner works by receiving and reading broadcasted data from drones that use Direct Remote ID. This feature transmits live flight data via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Drone manufacturers build this identification feature into new drones, or older drone pilots use add-on devices to become digitally visible.