# DroneWise — Pre-flight check for pilots

> Pre-flight check for pilots (iPhone/iPad app by Marcin Tymkow.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dronewise/id6770115014 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Marcin Tymkow](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887911289)
- Category: Weather, Travel
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.2 · 34 MB
- Languages: American English, Polish
- Released: 2026-05-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dronewise/id6770115014/reviews.md

## What is DroneWise?

Fly smarter, not harder.

DroneWise is the pre-flight check every drone operator deserves — real airspace data, real weather, real drone limits, all in one place. No more juggling four browser tabs and a NOTAM PDF before you take off.

— LIVE AIRSPACE OVERLAY —
See every CTR, RMZ, TMA and temporary restriction painted on top of Apple Maps. Polygons are colour-coded so you know at a glance which zones are prohibited (red), controlled (orange) or merely informational (blue). Tap any zone to see its vertical limits and governing authority. Data sourced from OpenAIP (Open Aeronautical Information Platform — a community aviation database, unrelated to OpenAI), kept fresh by our backend sync.

— FLIGHT READINESS, EXPLAINED —
Every screen tells you whether you can fly right now — Good To Fly, Caution, or Do Not Fly. Tap any verdict and DroneWise lists the exact reasons: peak wind exceeding your drone's rated limit, Kp index degrading GPS, sunset closing the VLOS window, geomagnetic storms, heavy precipitation forecast. No mystery, no jargon.

— WEATHER TUNED FOR YOUR DRONE —
Pick your airframe from a catalogue of 50+ models — DJI Mini 4 Pro, Air 3, Mavic 3, Inspire, Autel EVO, Parrot Anafi, Skydio and more. Wind warnings, gust thresholds and operating-altitude advice all adjust to your drone's specs from the manufacturer's data sheet.

— PLAN AHEAD —
Save flights for tomorrow, next weekend, your holiday week. Each plan keeps the date, time window, altitude AGL, drone and location. DroneWise checks airspace and weather for the planned moment, not just for now — so you know on Saturday morning whether Sunday's trip is still on.

— SMART ALERTS FEED —
Active, Nearby (50 km), Upcoming and History filters. Tap any alert for full details: severity, time window, altitude in metres (we convert feet from FAA TFRs automatically), distance to your location. Critical alerts surface your nearest airport, controlled airspace boundaries and ADS-B traffic descending below 600 m AGL.

— BUILT FOR THE WAY PILOTS WORK —
- Apple Maps with Liquid Glass controls.
- Metric and imperial units, fully localised.
- Works in Polish and English natively.
- iCloud-synced plans and favourites.
- Privacy-first: no ads, no tracking, no data sold.

DroneWise covers the EU Open Category by default, including the 120 m AGL ceiling for A1/A2 and Polish DRA zones. Operators flying under Specific Category authorisations can override the altitude slider and the app surfaces the corresponding regulatory warning.

Whether you're a hobbyist with a sub-250g drone or a professional operator flying for inspection, mapping or cinematography, the information you need is one tap away — and the answer is always specific to your aircraft, your location and your moment of flight.

Required: iOS 26 or later. Location services for airspace and weather lookups. Apple Sign in or email for saving plans.

Issues, suggestions or feature requests? Reach us at hello@dronewise.eu

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://dronewise.eu/privacy-policy

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DroneWise Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| DroneWise Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.0 — 2026-08-15

DroneWise 1.6.0 — opcjonalne Pro i czytelniejsza prognoza.

DroneWise Pro: prognoza 14 dni, profil wiatru na wysokościach, skaner najlepszego okna lotu, flota dronów, eksport dziennika CSV i powiadomienia push. Plan miesięczny i roczny z 7-dniowym okresem próbnym.
Przestrzeń powietrzna Słowacji: strefy UAS, mapy VFR i parki narodowe.
Indeks Kp w trzecich NOAA (1,33 / 2,67), bez obcinania do liczby całkowitej.
Układ prognozy: klasyczny lub kafelki, pełna lokalizacja PL i EN.
Poprawki błędów i stabilności.
Funkcje bezpieczeństwa lotu zostają darmowe. Konta założone przed premierą Pro zachowują status Pilota Założyciela.

### 1.5.2 — 2026-07-22

Faster start, clearer wind, more reliable safety data.

• Wind speed units: switch between km/h and m/s in Settings (metric) — updates across the map, conditions, forecast, plans, and drone limits.
• App opens on Forecast by default, with faster location loading so weather is ready sooner.
• Fixed Kp index display and alerts badge — alerts show up without first opening the Alerts tab.
• Improved GPS/GNSS interference map data source (fresher primary feed, gpsjam.org as fallback).
• Bug fixes and polish.

### 1.5.1 — 2026-07-07

DroneWise 1.5.1 - fixes and clearer EU class labels.

• EU drone class footnotes in the picker (e.g. C0* for Mini 5 Pro and Lito X1) with a short explanation when you select the model.
• Fixed navigation to Settings from the More tab.
• Polish and English localisation updates.
• Bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 1.5 — 2026-07-06

Version 1.5 — aviation weather, safety, and UK zones

• METAR/TAF from your nearest airport, decoded into plain language on the Forecast tab.
• GNSS/GPS interference map — daily gpsjam.org data as H3 hexes on the map.
• NOTAM briefing — official sources for your region (PAŻP, FAA, EUROCONTROL).
• Kp index card and explanation of GNSS impact on your flight readiness verdict.
• Improved weather alerts and stability fixes.

• UK Flight Restriction Zones (FRZ) — official no-fly areas around protected aerodromes (UK AIP/NATS data).
• FRZ shown in red on the map; the app warns you before flying in a restricted area.
• Complements CTR/TMA overlays for a clearer picture of UK airspace.

Always check current NOTAMs and CAA rules before flying in the UK.

### 1.4 — 2026-06-21

Knowledge for drone pilots — built in

New Knowledge section in the More tab: • Country rules — regulations for Poland, EU countries, and popular travel destinations
• Travel guide — LiPo batteries and power banks (Wh), airline limits, border and storage tips
• Recommended power banks — cabin-safe picks (≤100 Wh) for flying with your gear

Rules where you need them • “Rules here” on the map for your current country
• EU/ULC requirements card on your selected drone

Content works offline. Available in English and Polish.

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All apps by Marcin Tymkow: https://appshunter.io/developer/1887911289

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-30.*