nRF Connect for Mobile vs Astral

nRF Connect is a powerful generic tool that allows you to scan and explore your Bluetooth Low Energy (henceforth Bluetooth LE, also called Bluetooth Version 4.0+ of the Bluetooth specification) devices and communicate with them. nRF Connect also allows your iOS device to advertise as a peripheral, with full support of many of Bluetooth SIG adopted profiles. Additionally, nRF Connect supports Nordic Semiconductor’s Device Firmware Update profile (DFU) capabilities, allowing you to update compatible peripherals! + Features: • Supports DFU on all Nordic Semiconducto-powered devices. • Supports Nordic Thingy™ from Nordic Semiconductor. • Scan and discover nearby Bluetooth LE peripherals. • Filter Scanned Peripherals by Name, Manufacturer, Services (Advertised & Connected) and RSSI Level. • Parsing Multiple Formats of Bluetooth LE Advertisement Data. • Live RSSI Chart of Scanned Bluetooth LE Peripherals. • Complete iPad Support, including Multi-Tasking and Mouse Support as of 13.4. • Logs: Including BLE Function calls, and Export Function as CSV and Text. • Privacy-Oriented: Full-Disclosure of Scanned Data, Advertised Data, and User-Performed Actions held by nRF Connect. • Connecting to Any Connectable Bluetooth LE Smart Device. • Discovery of Services, Characteristics and Descriptors. • Read and Write Characteristics and Descriptors. • Enable and Disable Notifications and Indications. • Advertising as a Bluetooth LE Peripheral. • Setting up a Bluetooth LE (Peripheral) Server and Notifying/Indicating back to connected Central(s). • Low-Fat: nRF Connect for iOS is Very Small, so You Can Always Keep Us With You! >= Requirements: • iOS 16.0 and above. - Notes: nRF Connect also works with our Development Kits, which you may acquire online here: https://www.nordicsemi.com/eng/buy-online

Build, deploy, and manage fleets of autonomous drones in real-time using Astral’s powerful and highly customizable technology. Astral is the revolutionary mobile command center designed for drone enthusiasts and professionals alike. The Astral app transforms your mobile device into a powerful control hub for your autonomous drones, offering seamless integration, real-time monitoring, and an immersive flying experience. KEY FEATURES - Compatible with any PX4 and ArduPilot drone - Real-time app deployment to one or many drones - Built in obstacle avoidance - Plug and play modularity - imagine then configure your drones with any number of hardware attachments and features - Deploy autonomous drones and apps to perform any number of tasks without manual intervention - Real-time GPS tracking on interactive maps - Command your drone(s) with your voice - speak real-time instructions via Astral’s speech interface - AI integration - LLM and powerful trained sets to get your solution quickly off the ground - Flight log access and management - Live video streaming - Run app simulations via our Simulator tool and test before you fly - Utilize 4G networks to extend your reach and options With Astral you can: ONBOARD WITH SIMPLICITY Effortlessly onboard any PX4 or ArduPilot compatible drone. Our user-friendly interface ensures a smooth setup, allowing you to launch one or many drones airborne in no time. BUILD AND INSTALL APPS ON YOUR OWN - OR ASTRAL - DRONES Purchase a pre-configured Astral quadcopter from our website or unlock your existing drone's capabilities by choosing from a variety of pre-configured apps directly from the Astral mobile app or build your own starting with our code examples in GitHub. Whether it's for mapping, photography, or data analysis, Astral provides the building blocks needed to tune your drone's functionality to suit your specific needs. REAL-TIME FLIGHT MONITORING Stay connected to your drone's every move with live tracking. Our app displays in real-time your drone's position on a detailed map, and your drone’s logs, giving you the confidence to fly in various environments. Track altitude, speed, and battery status to ensure a safe and efficient flight. LIVE VIDEO STREAMING Utilize Astral’s powerful and efficient live video streaming capabilities to experience your drone's perspective in real-time, capturing breathtaking views and critical visual information as it happens. Whether you're flying for fun, managing a fleet for your business, or conducting critical research, Astral is your go-to solution for deploying, managing and monitoring your drones. Join us in the skies and experience the future of drone flight today!