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NAV Drone

NAV Drone

How to Fly Your Drone Safely

17 ratings
100 reviews
🔧 Utilities
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 2, 2021
  • May 26, 2026

Developer

NAV Canada
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About

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

Summarized from real user reviews of NAV Drone. Based on 17 reviews and a 4.8/5 average, it highlights the 6 positives and 10 negatives reviewers mention most about this Utilities app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Fast flight authorization approval process
  • 👍Well-designed interface for beginners
  • 📍Helpful for compliance with airspace regulations
  • ✅Excellent customer support response times
  • 🎯Clear flight restriction information
  • 📱Useful for drone safety and legal compliance

Negative things

  • 🔐Constant forced logout requiring repeated login
  • 🗺️Difficult map drawing and zone boundary adjustment
  • 🐛Frequent app crashes and instability
  • ❌Inaccurate drone weight/model restrictions
  • 🔄Inconsistent airspace restriction information
  • 😤Poor user experience with unintuitive navigation
  • ⚠️Major stability issues after June 2025 update
  • 📋Cumbersome flight planning process
  • 🚫Incomplete drone model database
  • 🔑Won't retain login credentials or pilot license documents
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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

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Good app

Well designed
B Pranay 1234B Pranay 1234

Weight error

Keeps showing me Not Allowed because of 250g regulation for a DJI Neo (160g)
AnupaUdana89AnupaUdana89

Not user friendly

Very hard to navigate and can’t even get current weather
I tech loverI tech lover

App correcte

L’app est correcte, mais délimiter les zones de vol n’est pas toujours facile sur un téléphone ou une tablette. J’ai probablement besoin de plus d’expérience, je n’ai pas beaucoup de vols à mon actif …
RMagnyRMagny

New to drones

As someone who’s new to drones and just getting into it this app is really well made and explains everything in detail. Quite impressed!
smh420smh420
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User experience

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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.