NAV Drone

NAV Drone

How to Fly Your Drone Safely

17 ratings
110 reviews
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 2, 2021
  • May 26, 2026
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This app helps drone pilots in Canada fly safely and legally. It provides airspace information, allows flight planning, and automates authorization requests for controlled airspace.

✓Airspace information
✓Flight planning
✓Flight authorization
✓Controlled airspace guidance
✓Automatic authorization responses
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What users say about NAV Drone

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What's New in NAV Drone

7.2.1

May 26, 2026

Improved NOTAM visualization for enhanced situational awareness. Added support for multi-RPAS activities, enabling streamlined coordination for drone shows and airshow events. Various UI/UX refinements and bug fixes.

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User reviews

Does not outline Provincial Parks

This app has potential to be a really good tool. HOWEVER, it doesn’t outline provincial parks at all, let alone being restricted/prohibited flight areas. In fact, it’ll actually tell you it is allowed without any sort of warning that it would require approval and compliance with provincial park regulations. This is very dangerous. The TC drone site selection tool also does nothing to indicate provincial parks. I’ve contacted nav can about this and they simply defer the responsibility back to the pilot to know. Obviously it is the responsibility of the pilot to know, however why create a “helpful tool” if it only depicts half the relevant information a pilot should know.
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works well, but ...

The apps does what it is supposed to do, handle information related with the possibility or not to fly a drone.
Just 3 stars because every time the app has been updated, the login data has been lost,
something inconvenient if you are outside trying to use it.
Also you have to select every time the drone you are using, why not left one as default ?

Thanks.
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A suggestion - Allow app to flip

It is now 2026. In this day and age, an app that does not automatically switch between portrait mode and landscape mode on an iPad is silly. It severely impacts the usability of the app on a tablet and is reminiscent of iPads in the early 2000’s. Please do this simple modification.

Sucks SO BAD

Utterly terrible.

The Map Is Useless

The whole point of an app like this is to see geographic limitations. All it has is a 100m circle around wherever I am, saying that flying is not allowed. Obviously in many places it is allowed, so what’s the deal?

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Reported Bugs

21 issues

App logs out constantly, sometimes mid-session

Bug

Pilot license documents not saving/persisting

Bug

Login credentials not retained between sessions

Bug

App crashes during launch and landing functions

Bug

Cannot save new flight areas

Bug

Map defaults to wrong location despite location permissions

Bug

Flight area scaling incorrectly after adjustment

Bug

Validation errors preventing flight submission

Bug

Unable to load login information

Bug

Cannot select operation category

Bug

Fails to pull user preferences and drone data

Bug

Bad gateway errors after updates

Bug

Inconsistent airspace restriction status for same location

Bug

Map display too small on larger phones

Bug

Difficulty zooming and expanding map areas

Bug

Drone selection dropdown extremely slow to load

Bug

Unable to register standard profile

Bug

Cannot adjust map while setting flight limits

Bug

Cumbersome altitude adjustment interface

Bug

Dangerous goods field not defaulting to 'no'

Bug

Withdraw flight button too close to accept button

Bug
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Requested Features

17 requests

Biometric login (Face ID/fingerprint authentication)

Feature

Remember email address on login screen

Feature

Save default drone and flight operation preferences

Feature

Numeric keypad for altitude and distance input instead of sliders

Feature

Built-in NOTAM advisory information

Feature

Automatic notifications for approaching aircraft

Feature

Notification when requested flight time expires

Feature

Support for uploading KML files for flight planning

Feature

Ability to enter flight location coordinates directly

Feature

Add provincial parks and local restrictions to map

Feature

Auto-fill support for 2FA authentication codes

Feature

Save favorite locations with custom names

Feature

Edit existing flight permits after submission

Feature

Multi-drone selection for single operation

Feature

Longer approval windows for regular flying locations

Feature

Conflict detection visible without account login

Feature

Update drone model database (DJI Air 3S, Mini 4K, etc.)

Feature

FAQ

What does the NAV Drone app do?

The NAV Drone app helps drone pilots in Canada fly safely and legally within controlled airspace. It provides essential information about airspace classifications, restrictions, and NOTAMs. The app also facilitates flight planning and automates the process of obtaining flight authorizations from NAV CANADA.

What are the key features of NAV Drone?

Key features include detailed airspace information for drone pilots, capabilities for scheduling and planning flights in controlled airspace, and an automated system for receiving flight authorization responses from NAV CANADA.

Is NAV Drone free to use?

Yes, the NAV Drone app is free to use. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements, allowing drone pilots to access its features without cost.

Who is the target audience for NAV Drone?

The app is designed for drone pilots who operate in Canada's controlled airspace. It is particularly useful for those who need to understand airspace regulations, plan their flights, and obtain necessary authorizations to fly legally and safely.

How does NAV Drone help with flight authorization?

NAV Drone automates the process of receiving flight authorization responses from NAV CANADA. By using the app to schedule and plan your flights in controlled airspace, you can receive automatic approvals, simplifying the process of flying legally.