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SidePilot

SidePilot

The Ardupilot Companion App

98 ratings
56 reviews
#193 in paid Utilities
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📷 Photo & Video
$13.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 29, 2016
  • August 12, 2026

Features

Background Location Access

Developer

Tom Brereton
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About

This portable ground station app connects to ArduPilot drones via WiFi, Bluetooth, or cellular. It provides real-time drone data, waypoint management, and advanced flight modes like Follow Me and Orbit. It also includes ADSB integration and live video streaming capabilities.

✓Real-time drone telemetry display
✓Waypoint and geofence creation
✓ADSB aircraft integration
✓Follow Me and Orbit flight modes
✓Live video streaming
✓Parameter editing and calibration
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of SidePilot. Based on 98 reviews and a 4.0/5 average, it highlights the 48 positives and 68 negatives reviewers mention most about this Utilities app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Keeps 3DR Solo flying
  • 👍Works better than original app
  • 👍Drone runs more stable
  • 👍Great for flying Solo
  • 👍Revived dormant Solo
  • 👍Intuitive interface
  • 👍Well worth the money
  • 👍Good job developing
  • 👍Works great
  • 👍Brings drone back to life
  • 👍Easy to navigate
  • 👍Good alternative for 3DR
  • 👍Great support and app
  • 👍Plug and play
  • 👍Saved my drone
  • 👍Works really great
  • 👍Keeps old Solo flying
  • 👍Drone is a beast
  • 👍Holds GoPro for great photos
  • 👍Saved Solo from death
  • 👍Useful app
  • 👍Pre-flight checklist
  • 👍On screen commercial aircraft
  • 👍Upgrade firmware with ease
  • 👍Calibrate drone with ease
  • 👍Live video feed working
  • 👍Good documentation provided
  • 👍Everything works
  • 👍Test flight success
  • 👍Fully functional again
  • 👍Much better now
  • 👍Drone much more stable
  • 👍Gyros properly configured
  • 👍Works great and intuitive
  • 👍Utilities and update features appreciated
  • 👍Gave us drones back
  • 👍Well worth the money
  • 👍Keeps Solo fleet in air
  • 👍Great app for 3dr solo
  • 👍Brought my Solo back to life
  • 👍Flying mission with OpenSolo
  • 👍Adds new options
  • 👍Easier to navigate than Solex
  • 👍Gives early battery warnings
  • 👍Brilliant app
  • 👍Awesome for 3DR on iPhone
  • 👍Very nice app
  • 👍Nicely done

Negative things

  • 🐛App freezes
  • 🐛App crashes
  • 🐛Does not connect to drone
  • 🐛No video feed
  • 🐛Firmware update issues
  • 🐛Controller unable to pair
  • 🐛Displays waiting for Solo
  • 🐛Language barrier (not French)
  • 🐛Cannot update Solo 3DR
  • 🐛Cannot connect to drone
  • 🐛Messed up drone
  • 🐛App freezes or shuts down
  • 🐛Functions unsupported
  • 🐛Firmware issues
  • 🐛Compass calibration errors
  • 🐛Parameters not loading
  • 🐛Calibrations not functioning
  • 🐛Cannot connect to Solo controller
  • 🐛No internet connection alert
  • 🐛Stuck on Preflight Update
  • 🐛Map not loading
  • 🐛Lag on video feed
  • 🐛Useless app
  • 🐛No support
  • 🐛Crashes every time record button pressed
  • 🐛Closes constantly
  • 🐛Wasted money
  • 🐛Crashed drone into water
  • 🐛Camera disconnected
  • 🐛Lost connectivity
  • 🐛Drone shot
  • 🐛Cannot update drone
  • 🐛Lost money
  • 🐛Did not work at all
  • 🐛Glitching
  • 🐛Would not connect to remote
  • 🐛Awful app
  • 🐛Lags horribly
  • 🐛Feed completely freezes
  • 🐛App is useless
  • 🐛Almost caused loss of drone
  • 🐛Lag and don't try taking photos
  • 🐛Video lags
  • 🐛Freezes mid-flight
  • 🐛Not worth the price
  • 🐛Awful lag issues
  • 🐛Developer stopped responding
  • 🐛GPS position does not match map
  • 🐛Not intuitive
  • 🐛Functions not found easily
  • 🐛Only available in English
  • 🐛Not viable for use
  • 🐛Gimbal left-right movement missing
  • 🐛Cannot control GoPro
  • 🐛Cannot start recording
  • 🐛Cannot sync parameter changes
  • 🐛Battery critically low warning
  • 🐛Drone gets squirrely during landing
  • 🐛Randomly throttles up during landing
  • 🐛Flips over and destroys props
  • 🐛Will not shut off
  • 🐛Issues with controller setup
  • 🐛Will not let you update controller
  • 🐛Too many bugs
  • 🐛Parameter issues
  • 🐛Calibration issues
  • 🐛Waypoint setup not practical
  • 🐛Need imperial measurements
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What's New in SidePilot

2.1.7.3

August 12, 2026

• New Servo Setup Page • New Vehicle Icons • Updated Link Quality Stats • Supports Ardupilot 4.7.0 Parameters • DroneCAN Viewer • Many bug fixes and other improvements!

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Last updated on October 1, 2026.

User reviews

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Excellent

A great app. Gets my 3DR Solo flying again. All I need now is reliable batteries
GrizzlebixxGrizzlebixx

Waste of my money

This app does not connect to my 3DR Solo Drone. It’s only a way to exploit money from hardworking people. Every time I turn on my drone and the app it says the same drone connected every time. The video camera (GoPro Hero4) shows no video, just like in the picture the developer featured himself. People don’t waste your money on a worthless app. I’m not here to pay your bills.
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Response from developer

Hi, I’m sorry to hear that you are having issues connecting to your Solo. Have you connected your phone to your Solo’s wifi network? And do you have any messages on the controller when it is turned on? And did you tap the connect button on the top right of the app? Feel free to email me at tom@sidepilot.net for more troubleshooting. I’d love to get you back flying! Thanks!

Hard

Trying to download this, I will try again. My control says miss match two solo and waiting for solo.
MilogggkMilogggk

Excellent

Perfect app for flying your Solo or any Arducopter compatible drone.
HeisenhogHeisenhog

Response from developer

Thanks for the great feedback!

Unable to install the firmware on the drone

Sorry for the twin stars.. Followed the instructions and tried to update the copter firmware. It abruptly ended and now my drone has a solid red orange led light lit up. The controller is unable to pair or locate the drone. It keeps displaying waiting for Solo. Can you help pls
PrasKolPrasKol
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

51 issues

App does not connect to drone

Bug

No video feed from GoPro

Bug

Firmware update failures

Bug

Controller not pairing

Bug

Drone stuck in 'waiting for Solo' state

Bug

App freezes or crashes during operation

Bug

Drone becomes unstable during landing

Bug

GoPro recording not triggered

Bug

Parameter changes not syncing

Bug

Inaccurate battery level warnings

Bug

Compass calibration errors

Bug

Map not loading

Bug

Laggy video feed

Bug

App crashes when pressing record button

Bug

App closes constantly

Bug

Drone crashes due to app malfunction

Bug

Camera disconnects during flight

Bug

Lost connectivity during flight

Bug

Drone stuck in 'Preflight Update' mode

Bug

WiFi connection alert 'No internet connection'

Bug

Gimbal left-right movement not working

Bug

GoPro Hero 4 Black control issues

Bug

Drone gets squirrely and throttles up during landing

Bug

Drone flips over and destroys props

Bug

Drone does not shut off

Bug

Issues with controller setup (A/B buttons)

Bug

App freezes or shuts down when changing button configurations

Bug

Functions showing as 'unsupported'

Bug

Parameters not loading from vehicle

Bug

Calibrations not functioning

Bug

Laggy live feed

Bug

Live feed shows drone in air after landing

Bug

GPS position does not match map in PRC

Bug

App crashes when trying to connect Solo to app

Bug

Live feed freezes during flight

Bug

Switching from video to photo freezes app

Bug

App closes constantly

Bug

Camera disconnected and lost connectivity

Bug

Pop-up 'swipe to arm' cannot be dismissed

Bug

Drone crashes into water

Bug

Lags horribly

Bug

Feed completely freezes

Bug

App is useless

Bug

Almost caused loss of drone

Bug

Lag and photo function issues

Bug

Video lags

Bug

Freezes mid-flight when switching modes

Bug

Awful lag issues with live feed

Bug

Developer stopped responding to questions

Bug

GPS position does not match map

Bug

App crashes every time to connect Solo to app

Bug
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Requested Features

11 requests

French language option

Feature

Ability to update Solo 3DR

Feature

Fix GoPro control issues

Feature

Fix compass calibration errors

Feature

Add support for GoPro video settings in air

Feature

Add imperial measurements

Feature

Improve waypoint setup practicality

Feature

Fix GPS position matching map in PRC

Feature

Add lighting configuration options

Feature

Add smart shots functionality

Feature

Add A/B button functionality

Feature

FAQ

What is SidePilot?

SidePilot is a portable ground station application designed for drone enthusiasts using ArduPilot autopilots. It allows users to control and monitor their drones from a mobile device, offering features like real-time telemetry, waypoint navigation, and advanced flight modes.

How does SidePilot connect to my drone?

The app connects to your ArduPilot drone via WiFi, Bluetooth Low Energy, or a cellular connection. It supports various ArduPilot flight controllers and includes integration for ExpressLRS MAVLink telemetry. A stable connection is required for the app to display drone information.

What are the key features of SidePilot?

Key features include displaying current drone location and flight data, ADSB integration for nearby aircraft warnings, creating and editing waypoints and geofences, audible alerts, parameter management, pre-flight checklists with weather, live video streaming, and advanced flight modes like Follow Me and Orbit.

Is SidePilot free to use?

Yes, based on the provided information, SidePilot is a free application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or subscription models, indicating it is available at no cost to users.

What kind of drones is SidePilot compatible with?

The app is specifically designed to work with drones running the ArduPilot autopilot system, including support for ArduCopter, ArduPlane, and ArduRover. It also mentions compatibility with 3DR Solo and ExpressLRS MAVLink telemetry.