Zeitview Pilot vs Sentry Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Zeitview Pilot
This app connects licensed drone pilots with paid missions in various industries like real estate and insurance. It offers seamless DJI drone integration, instant mission notifications, and streamlined workflows to help pilots build their business and gain experience.
- Accept client missions instantly
- Seamless DJI drone integration
- Streamlined pilot workflow
- On-demand pilot training
- Automated flight planning
- High-resolution asset preview
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DroneBase is now operating as Zeitview! Network Pilots Want to make money flying your drone? Want to get more experience and training as a professional drone pilot? You'll find both here. Zeitview is the world's largest drone operations company with customers in residential real estate, commercial real estate, insurance, construction, and more. Whether you are a full-time, professional drone operator, or just getting started with commercial flying, Zeitview wants to help you build your business, sharpen your skills, and have fun flying. Our app streamlines your workflow so you can spend more time flying and getting paid! The Zeitview Pilot app is free for our pilots and lets you: * Accept Client Missions Instantly: Never miss a Mission with push notifications. Get on-the-go access to your completed & upcoming Missions, shot lists, schedule, and more * Fly Your DJI Drone Seamlessly: Our deep integration with DJI's SDK means you're able to find and fly available Missions without switching apps * New Features on Fly Mode: We're continually improving our App and updating with the latest DJI advancements so you get the most out of your flying For licensed pilots interested in making money with their drones, it's simple: download our app, create an account, and fill out your profile. Zeitview will provide you with onboarding and training (when applicable) to get you started. You'll receive detailed instructions for each Mission, and we process all the imagery so you can focus on doing what you love - flying your drone. Visit www.dronebase.com/pilots for more information and support. Automated Roof Inspection Clients Zeitview Self Capture allows you to plan and fly automated flights for property-focused inspections. You can adjust the flight plan and shot settings to customize your automated flight. Once the project is completed, you are able to preview high resolution assets on site and upload assets directly to Insights Cloud over WiFi or data connection on site. Recommended & Verified DJI Drone Models (Fully Supported) * Mavic Pro, Mavic 2 Pro, Mavic 2 Zoom, Pro Platinum, Air * Phantom 4, Phantom 4 Pro, Phantom 4 Advanced & Phantom 4 Pro v2 * Phantom 3 Standard, Advanced, 4K & Professional
Sentry Pro
Receive instant alerts for all Tesla Sentry Mode events, not just alarms. This app provides real-time notifications and allows you to program automatic deterrent actions like honking or flashing lights. Stay informed and ensure your vehicle's security from anywhere.
- Real-time Sentry Mode notifications
- Automatic honk/flash deterrent actions
- Monitor multiple Tesla vehicles
- Privacy-focused authentication
- Deter potential threats
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The original Tesla app notifies you only when the car alarm goes off. To receive notifications for all Tesla Sentry Mode events you need this app! No more surprises when you return to your vehicle - stay connected and safe by receiving notifications on Sentry events. With Sentry Pro, you'll always be in the know, anytime and anywhere. You can also program the vehicle to automatically honk or flash the lights in order to deter threats. Key Features: - Real-time Notifications: Receive instant notifications when Sentry Mode activates. - Automatic actions: Program your vehicle to automatically honk the horn or flash the lights when a threat is detected. - Scheduled Sentry Mode: Automatically turn Sentry Mode on and off at set times every day to reduce battery drain during low-risk hours. - Stay Safe: Stay one step ahead of potential incidents or threats. - Peace of Mind: Ensure your Tesla's protection and your peace of mind. - Privacy Protection: Rest easy knowing that safeguarding your privacy is our top priority. * Sentry Pro support multiple vehicles with a single subscription! We don't collect any personal data from you - no names, emails, passwords or phone numbers required. You authenticate directly with Tesla, and Sentry Pro never handles your password. Notifications arrive anonymously directly to your phone. * Sentry Pro is developed by Sentry Brain S.M.P.C., an Approved Tesla Fleet API developer * Try it for free! Questions or need help? Reach out to us at support@sentrypro.app EULA: https://sentrypro.app/terms/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Sentry Pro at 4.5 against Zeitview Pilot's 2.2. Sentry Pro also leads on review sentiment (54% vs 21%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Zeitview Pilot's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Sentry Pro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Zeitview Pilot asks for nothing beyond the download.
Sentry Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sentry Pro has 1K ratings behind it against 167, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Zeitview Pilot's written reviews are positive against 54% of Sentry Pro's.
Zeitview Pilot ships an update every 6 weeks, Sentry Pro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Zeitview Pilot | Sentry Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (167 ratings) | 4.5 (1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 21.1% of reviews | 53.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 167 | 1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 239 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DroneBase, Inc. | SENTRY BRAIN SINGLE MEMBER P.C. |
Customer experience
Zeitview Pilot
Sentry Pro
User reviews
Zeitview Pilot
From 167 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 User-friendly app interface and design
- 💡 Innovative gig-based drone work platform
- 🚀 Quick payment processing (historically)
- 📚 Good training and documentation for missions
- 🎓 Helpful for gaining drone flying experience
Room to improve
- 💰 Severely underpaid jobs ($50-$150 vs industry standard $150-$300+)
- 🚫 Unfair pricing model - charges clients 3-4x what pilots earn
- ⚠️ Sends pilots to restricted/illegal airspace without permits
- 🔒 Unethical practices - covert insurance photo jobs on private property
- ❌ Inconsistent job availability in many regions
Sentry Pro
From 1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Instant notifications
- 🔒 Improved security
- 👍 Useful feature
- 👍 Works as expected
- 👍 Great customer service
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inconsistent notifications
- 🐛 Connection issues
- 🔋 Battery drain
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🙄 Unnecessary features
Bugs and requests
Zeitview Pilot
Reported bugs
15 issues- Automatic logout during login process
- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Mission acceptance failures
- Photo upload failures and incomplete submissions
- GPS precision issues (off by half block in urban areas)
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- Drone connection failures
- Profile photo upload not saving after multiple attempts
- Incompatibility with DJI Air 2S and other drone models
- Push notifications not working on iPhone 7/10
- KML files designed in 2D causing impossible mission parameters
- Accidental SD card reformat capability within app
- Camera roll photo selection not working for profile pictures
- Jobs disappearing from app after acceptance
- Vague and conflicting mission instructions
- Contact form not functional
Requested features
15 requests- Batch photo upload/folder selection instead of individual selection
- Folder-based upload functionality for multiple photos
- Gimbal control within flight mode
- Home location indicator and control in flight mode
- Map view in addition to camera feed
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- Flight data export or Airdata integration
- Louder/customizable notification sounds for night shifts
- Push notifications instead of email-only alerts
- Clear all notifications at once feature
- Support for uploading photos from local storage
- Re-arrival capability for multi-day missions
- Merit-based mission assignment for long-standing pilots
- Better airspace restriction checking before sending missions
- Account deletion option
- Phone support availability
Sentry Pro
Reported bugs
3 issues- Unable to log in or connect to Tesla account
- Notifications not working as expected
- Subscription issues and billing problems
Requested features
4 requests- Add scheduling options for alerts
- Integrate with Tesla app for seamless experience
- Provide more detailed event information
- Allow customization of notification settings
In-app purchases
Zeitview Pilot
No in-app purchases
Sentry Pro
- Monthly Sentry Pro Subscription7 Days trial$5.991 Month
- Yearly subscription/Single Veh7 Days trial$34.991 Year
- Yearly SentryPro Subscription7 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Lifetime$133.99









