Will not allow me to register
All I get is “failed to register”. No explanation as to why. I’ve changed everything and still failed to register.
Good idea, but unreliable content
A lot of pins have no detail behind them at all, and most of the pins I found in my local area, are actually in no-fly areas. There was even a pin placed right on a local controlled airport!
Don’t trust that just because there is a pin there, you are actually allowed to fly there.
Don’t trust that just because there is a pin there, you are actually allowed to fly there.
Can’t add locations and many added are illegal areas,
I have no means of adding locations that I can see.
Additionally nearly all the ones near me are within NFZ’s near my local airport. People who added them are ignorant of the law.
Quite ridiculous to allow locations without showing illegal areas. There are a number of forums and apps which do this properly and you can add locations with videos and comments.
Far better uk based apps than this.
Additionally nearly all the ones near me are within NFZ’s near my local airport. People who added them are ignorant of the law.
Quite ridiculous to allow locations without showing illegal areas. There are a number of forums and apps which do this properly and you can add locations with videos and comments.
Far better uk based apps than this.
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Wrong information
Many zones that are shown are actually not suitable. Have personally emailed couple parks to confirm that. Although good try and great idea.
Ok app but one major thing missing
Like the app, would it not be a good feature to have a no fly boundary based on the current laws?
Unable to add locations
I love the idea of this app and really want it to work - the idea of sharing great flight experiences and places to fly for drone enthusiasts is brilliant. Unfortunately I’ve tried several times to save a location but it simply fails with an error message. Clearly it’s working for many users but in my experience it’s not been very good.
Please fix so you can save a pin anywhere on the map.
Please fix so you can save a pin anywhere on the map.
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Drone Zone a must have app
This app is brilliant, not only to get inspiration where to fly but see other drone pilots opinions. But for
Me it is a permanent record of flight venue the notes I leave are reminders on such thing as access etc. But others I hope will find my notes/review useful, I think we will all be hearing more about this app, a definite must have.
Me it is a permanent record of flight venue the notes I leave are reminders on such thing as access etc. But others I hope will find my notes/review useful, I think we will all be hearing more about this app, a definite must have.
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Rubbish
Update: 2 July 2018
Absolute rubbish. Two locations tagged. Don't waste your time downloading this.
Previous comment : 3 locations in Scotland , waste of time
Absolute rubbish. Two locations tagged. Don't waste your time downloading this.
Previous comment : 3 locations in Scotland , waste of time
Response from developer
Have you checked for new locations recently? All of the locations are added by other users so building up the content takes time. Thanks for your review.
Was a good idea but actually full of crap
People can pin point anything, homes etc. Most of points breach dronecode. There's no report button to have recommendations reviewed/removed. Full of useless data. Dev appears to have left and non existent / responsive. Sooner this app stops working (or the Dev takes control and does housekeeping etc) the better.
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Of Little use and maybe a little dangerous.....
The basis of the App could be a good idea but implementation falls down in more ways than one.
The small number of reviews contain several useful comments and suggestions but there is no sign that anyone is listening. The App has not been updated for over nine months so one has to ask the question whether it is a genuine University of Newcastle item or is a student product that is unlikely ever to be supported or updated. Whatever, it carries the University's stamp of approval.
Map pins show users places where they might enjoy flying. All users can add places to be seen by others.
Several of the pins around my own location are on National Trust land - private property where drone flying is specifically prohibited. I see multiple pins in a nearby zone where ALL flying is prohibited. The App and its authors provide no means for removing such locations from the map.
The original 'reviewers' may have got away with flying at these locations but anyone following their recommendations would not appreciate being at the receiving end of the wrath of the CAA.... fines and costs tend to be rather draconian.
Use the App with care and at follow its guidance your own peril.
The small number of reviews contain several useful comments and suggestions but there is no sign that anyone is listening. The App has not been updated for over nine months so one has to ask the question whether it is a genuine University of Newcastle item or is a student product that is unlikely ever to be supported or updated. Whatever, it carries the University's stamp of approval.
Map pins show users places where they might enjoy flying. All users can add places to be seen by others.
Several of the pins around my own location are on National Trust land - private property where drone flying is specifically prohibited. I see multiple pins in a nearby zone where ALL flying is prohibited. The App and its authors provide no means for removing such locations from the map.
The original 'reviewers' may have got away with flying at these locations but anyone following their recommendations would not appreciate being at the receiving end of the wrath of the CAA.... fines and costs tend to be rather draconian.
Use the App with care and at follow its guidance your own peril.
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Has Potential
This app is a great concept and has the potential to be extremely useful.
The app would be better if there was either a moderation mechanism, or the ability for users to suggest edits to point not created by them. An example of where this would be useful is removing the 4 pins in my area called "Home" over random houses.
Geofencing "No Fly Zones" like airports, including the restricted area around them would be an incredibly useful feature.
I really hope development of this app continues. Especially since Newcastle Uni is the closest uni to me.
The app would be better if there was either a moderation mechanism, or the ability for users to suggest edits to point not created by them. An example of where this would be useful is removing the 4 pins in my area called "Home" over random houses.
Geofencing "No Fly Zones" like airports, including the restricted area around them would be an incredibly useful feature.
I really hope development of this app continues. Especially since Newcastle Uni is the closest uni to me.
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Crumby data
Crumby data entered by first time users experimenting. At least have major airports.
Essentially this is an app that lets you put bookmarks on a map, which is supposed to be useful information for drone users.
Essentially this is an app that lets you put bookmarks on a map, which is supposed to be useful information for drone users.
Doesn't give locations
I downloaded this app in excitement thinking it's going to tell me locations that we can fly our drones beat us,,,,,and of course it doesn't.
Needs more work
Great idea, needs more refining before it can be recommended.
One annoying glitch is it won't allow access to photos for upload purposes.
Keep the updates coming I'm sure it will get there in the near future.
One annoying glitch is it won't allow access to photos for upload purposes.
Keep the updates coming I'm sure it will get there in the near future.
The is a better option!
This works well but there's a new app called Where2fly that I prefer. It has a better looking interface... But on the other hand it's just starting out so there's not as many locations. All in all I prefer where2fly over this app!
Where are the admin?
This app was born with a good intention. But while the owners does not curate the content/ posts it will be crap. There Is a lot of silly people posting useless places, without any valid info. Or the owner take some serious attitude or this app is not to be taken seriously.
Great ideo..still needs some more development
Can't upload pictured when writing a review - when you click on the picture icon, and select photo library nothing happens. There is no setting to give the app access to your photo library, so I don't know what's going on. Another idea would be to allow users to follow one another and be advised when a user has written a new review. All in all a great idea and look forward to more development on the app.
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Very good but map issues
So far so good and some sites appearing thank you, but the map zoom in and out seems to make some flying places randomly appear and disappear ?
Requires an account, scam
Requires an account to use. Couldn't even see what app does without it. So immediately deleted app. Seems like a phishing con program.
A great start but needs development
A great idea but only partially implemented as others have said it needs no fly zones, type of drone, date of review and the ability to edit your reviews. Please continue development and make this a great app.
