Flyby: Drone Flight Forecast
Weather & Wind for UAV Pilots
About
This app provides drone pilots with a flight-readiness snapshot, factoring in wind, visibility, rain, daylight, and magnetic conditions. It helps users make informed decisions before takeoff by offering a simple Fly Score and detailed hourly updates tailored to their aircraft and flying preferences.
What's New in Flyby
1.3.1
October 31, 2026
A heads-up when the weekend looks good, a reminder before the clocks change, and fall in the 3D world. ADDED • Weekend Outlook: A Friday-evening heads-up when the weekend looks good for flying where you are. Turn it on in Settings › Flight Alerts. • Clock Change Reminder: The Sun tab tells you a week ahead when the clocks go forward or back, and when the sun will set that day. • Seasons: Fall colors and falling leaves through November, plus pumpkins, bats, and a harvest moon for Halloween week. FIXED • Great-Day Alerts could arrive all at once when you opened Flyby. They now come the evening before, or the next morning. • The AUREL drone didn’t show on Today or in the Hangar until you opened Free Flight. • Opening Flight Alerts in Settings could close Flyby. Love Flyby? A review on the App Store helps other pilots find it.
MoreSubscriptions & In-App Purchases
Flyby Pass (Monthly)
Unlock Flyby Pass for a monthly fee. Cancel anytime.
Events
Turning leaves, pumpkins, and a weekend heads-up.
Nov 1, 2026 — Nov 28, 2026
Ask Siri, or just glance at your Lock Screen.
Oct 27, 2026 — Nov 14, 2026
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FAQ
What is the Fly Score in Flyby?
The Fly Score is a consolidated metric that synthesizes various flight-critical signals like wind, visibility, and rain into a single, easy-to-understand rating. It helps pilots quickly assess if it's a good time and place to fly.
Can I customize Flyby for my specific drone?
Yes, Flyby allows you to choose a drone preset or create a custom aircraft profile. This ensures that the app's warnings, score factors, and estimated flight time are tailored to your specific aircraft and pilot limits.
Does Flyby offer offline functionality?
The description emphasizes local data processing and a privacy-first design, suggesting core functionalities are available without constant online connectivity. However, specific offline capabilities for all features are not detailed.
How does Flyby handle privacy?
Flyby is designed with privacy as a priority, adhering to the O13 Standard. It operates locally by default, avoids trackers, banner ads, and unnecessary data collection, focusing on providing flight planning insights rather than monetizing user data.
What kind of weather information does Flyby provide?
Flyby provides detailed hourly updates on wind, gusts, rain, cloud cover, and visibility. It also includes information on daylight availability, sunrise/sunset times, golden hour, and blue hour.
Is Flyby available on Android devices?
Based on the provided data, Flyby is currently supported on iPhones. Information regarding Android compatibility is not available in this dataset.
How often is Flyby updated?
The app was last updated on 2026-09-08, coinciding with its release date. Future update frequency is not specified, but the release date suggests it is a new application.
What is the cost of Flyby?
Flyby is available for free. The provided data indicates no cost for downloading or using the application.
