Airdata HD Sync vs UAS Sentry
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Airdata HD Sync
This app helps drone pilots monitor their aircraft's health by uploading flight log files directly to a cloud service. It simplifies the process of reviewing "under the hood" data to identify potential issues before flights, ensuring a safer flying experience.
- Upload DJI GO log files
- Direct upload to Airdata.com
- Monitor drone health
- Identify potential issues
- Private flight data
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Is your drone healthy? Or is it about to surprise you on your next flight? Don't wait to find out. Discover "under the hood" information and review early signs of problems before you take off again. HD Sync simplifies the process of uploading DJI GO log files from your phone/tablet to Airdata.com. Instead of having to connect your tablet or phone to a desktop PC and transfer the files manually, it will upload the files directly to Airdata for you. Before using HD Sync, make sure you create an account with Airdata UAV and get your "Auto Upload Token" under the account settings. All your flights remain private, unless you choose to share them. In order to view your flight details - please visit the site directly.
UAS Sentry
This application displays nearby drones when connected to a specific receiver. It also enables configuration of the companion UAS Sentry Remote ID Receiver. Without the receiver, no drones will be visible.
- View nearby drones
- Configure UAS Sentry Receiver
- Requires companion hardware
- Drone detection interface
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IMPORTANT: This app will only show drones if it is connected to a UAS Sentry RID Receiver. It will NOT show any drones without the companion UAS Sentry Remote ID Receiver This app allows you to not only see drones that are in your area but it also allows you to configure your UAS Sentry Remote ID Receiver.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Airdata HD Sync at 4.0 against UAS Sentry's 2.7. Airdata HD Sync also leads on review sentiment (42% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Airdata HD Sync holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Airdata HD Sync's written reviews are positive against 0% of UAS Sentry's.
Airdata HD Sync ships an update every 3 weeks, UAS Sentry every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Airdata HD Sync | UAS Sentry |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (13 ratings) — better | 2.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.2 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Airdata UAV, Inc. | Vintage Slots of Colorado, Inc |
Customer experience
Airdata HD Sync
UAS Sentry
In-app purchases
Airdata HD Sync
No in-app purchases
UAS Sentry
No in-app purchases
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