Comparison

UASidekick vs Part 107 Reference

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

UASidekick

This app provides airspace awareness and flight planning tools for drone pilots. It integrates with FAA systems for LAANC and NOTAM submissions, and offers land parcel data lookup. Subscriptions unlock full features for hobbyist and commercial users.

Highlights
  • LAANC integration for hobbyist and commercial pilots
  • NOTAM UOA request submission
  • SGI waiver submission for emergency professionals
  • Land parcel data lookup
  • B4UFLY integration for situational awareness
  • Flight plan filing with FAA Flight Service
Features
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UASidekick is a subscription based airspace awareness tool that ensures safety in the NAS for both manned and unmanned pilots alike.  The app allows remote pilots to easily file flight plans that integrate seamlessly with FAA Flight Service and the FAA LAANC system. *B4UFLY Integration* B4UFLY provides situational awareness to recreational flyers and other drone users. *Recreational (44809) LAANC Integration* As a FAA designated UAS Service Supplier UASidekick allows the hobbyist drone pilot to submit flight plans to the FAA for immediate approval in controlled airspace at available airports. *Commercial (Part 107) LAANC Integration* As a FAA designated UAS Service Supplier UASidekick allows the drone pilot to submit flight plans to the FAA for immediate approval and for further coordination in controlled airspace at available airports. *NOTAM UOA Request* UASidekick was developed to facilitate FAA reporting compliance for those required to submit a NOTAM to fly. UASidekick works with Flight Services to provide a streamline process which allows waiver holders and COA operators, who are required to submit NOTAMs, to submit NOTAM UOAs through the UASidekick app. The app also provides email confirmation of the operation submission for record retention. *SGI Waiver Submission* Providing FAA authorized digital SGI waiver submissions allowing emergency professionals to apply to the FAA for access within restricted airspace during an emergency. *Land Parcel-Data Lookup* UASidekick has incorporated the feature for parcel data look up which allows the user to select a parcel of land and have the boundary and ownership displayed. Each subscription comes with several lookups that renews each month. This feature along with our mapping resource is designed to provide the pilot with situational information not only in the air but on the ground. *In-App Monthly Subscriptions* • UASidekick offers an in-app subscriptions: Hobby Subscriptions from $2.99 + tax per month Commercial Subscriptions from $5.99 + tax per month • Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • This subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period through the apple device • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period for the monthly subscription price • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings on the apple device after purchase •The monthly subscription will allow access to the user profile and allow the user to log flights, submit reports and allow the user to submit requests for LAANC, NOTAM UOA's, Micro Weather, Limited Parcel Data look-Ups and Log Book. • Unsubscribed users will have access to the map and their past flight logs. (A free Flight Service Account is required for the NOTAM UOA submittal. See https://www.1800wxbrief.com for details on creating an account.) For Terms of Use and Privacy Policy please visit our website at: https://uasidekick.com/privacy/

About

Part 107 Reference

Access all parts of the FAA's Part 107 drone regulations instantly. This app provides a comprehensive reference for drone pilots, including detailed guidance from the FAA's Advisory Circular 107-2.

Highlights
  • Full Part 107 regulations
  • Chapter 5 of FAA Advisory Circular 107-2
  • Subpart A - General
  • Subpart B - Operating Rules
  • Subpart C - Remote Pilot Certification
  • Subpart D - Operations Over Human Beings
Features
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This reference allows you to access any part 107 drone law immediately. It is a great resource for the modern day drone pilot. It also includes Chapter 5 of the FAA's Advisory Circular 107-2 that gives further guidance on how to operate within part 107. This reference includes all the subparts from the FAA's 14 CFR Part 107, including: Subpart A - General §107.1 Applicability. §107.3 Definitions. §107.5 Falsification, reproduction or alteration. §107.7 Inspection, testing, and demonstration of compliance. §107.9 Accident reporting. Subpart B - Operating Rules §107.11 Applicability. §107.12 Requirement for a remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating. §107.13 Registration. §107.15 Condition for safe operation. §107.17 Medical condition. §107.19 Remote pilot in command. §107.21 In-flight emergency. §107.23 Hazardous operation. §107.25 Operation from a moving vehicle or aircraft. §107.27 Alcohol or drugs. §107.29 Daylight operation. §107.31 Visual line of sight aircraft operation. §107.33 Visual observer. §107.35 Operation of multiple small unmanned aircraft. §107.36 Carriage of hazardous material. §107.37 Operation near aircraft; right-of-way rules. §107.39 Operation over human beings. §107.41 Operation in certain airspace. §107.43 Operation in the vicinity of airports. §107.45 Operation in prohibited or restricted areas. §107.47 Flight restrictions in the proximity of certain areas designated by notice to airmen. §107.49 Preflight familiarization, inspection, and actions for aircraft operation. §107.51 Operating limitations for small unmanned aircraft. §107.52 ATC Transponder Prohibition §107.53 ADS-B Out Prohibition Subpart C - Remote Pilot Certification §107.54 Applicability. §107.57 Offenses involving alcohol or drugs. §107.59 Refusal to submit to an alcohol test or to furnish test results. §107.61 Eligibility. §107.63 Issuance of a remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating. §107.64 Temporary certificate. §107.65 Aeronautical knowledge recency. §107.67 Knowledge tests: General procedures and passing grades. §107.69 Knowledge tests: Cheating or other unauthorized conduct. §107.71 Retesting after failure. §107.73 Initial and recurrent knowledge tests. §107.74 Initial and recurrent training courses. §107.77 Change of name or address. §107.79 Voluntary surrender of certificate. Subpart D- Operations Over Human Beings 107.100 Applicability. 107.105 Limitations on operations over human beings. 107.110 Category 1 operations. 107.115 Category 2 operations: operating requirements 107.120 Category 2 operations: eligibility of small unmanned aircraft and other applicant requirements. 107.125 Category 3 operations: operating requirements. 107.130 Category 3 operations: eligibility of small unmanned aircraft and other applicant requirements. 107.135 Relabeling by remote pilot in command for category 2 and 3 operations. 107.140 Category 4 operations. 107.145 Operations over moving vehicles. 107.150 Variable mode and variable configuration of small unmanned aircraft. 107.155 Means of compliance. 107.160 Declaration of compliance. 107.165 Record retention. Subpart E- Waivers §107.200 Waiver policy and requirements. §107.205 List of regulations subject to waiver. FAA Part 107 Drone Law Summary: • Unmanned aircraft must weigh less than 55 pounds, including payload, at takeoff • Fly in Class G airspace* • Keep the unmanned aircraft within visual line-of-sight* • Fly at or below 400 feet* • Fly during daylight or civil twilight* • Fly at or under 100 mph* • Yield right of way to manned aircraft* • Do not fly directly over people* • Do not fly directly over people* (The term "over" refers to the flight of the small unmanned aircraft directly over any part of a person.) Disclaimer: This is not an official FAA guide, but it is updated regularly.

Screenshots

UASidekick4 screens
Part 107 Reference3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Part 107 Reference at 4.7 against UASidekick's 3.6. Part 107 Reference also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (446 vs 23). UASidekick's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. UASidekick sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Part 107 Reference asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Part 107 Reference holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Part 107 Reference has 446 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of UASidekick's written reviews are positive against 60% of Part 107 Reference's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UASidekick ships an update every 2 weeks, Part 107 Reference every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
UASidekick versus Part 107 Reference: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUASidekickPart 107 Reference
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (23 ratings)4.7 (446 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.3% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23446 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB16 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperUASidekick IncZing Drones LLC

Customer experience

UASidekick

All ratings23 ratings
Positive60.9%
Neutral8.7%
Negative30.4%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive56.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative37.5%

Part 107 Reference

All ratings446 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral3.6%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

UASidekick

Subscriptions6
  • Hobby Subscription 1 mo$2.991 Month
  • Commercial Subscription 1 mo$5.991 Month
  • Hobby Subscription 6 mo$14.996 Months
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  • Hobby Subscription 12 mo$24.991 Year
  • Commercial Subscription 6 mo$32.996 Months
  • Commercial Subscription 12 mo$59.991 Year
None

Part 107 Reference

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UASidekick free?
UASidekick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Part 107 Reference free?
Part 107 Reference is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, UASidekick or Part 107 Reference?
Part 107 Reference is rated higher. UASidekick averages 3.6 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Part 107 Reference averages 4.7 from 446 ratings.
Do UASidekick or Part 107 Reference have ads?
Neither UASidekick nor Part 107 Reference shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UASidekick or Part 107 Reference?
UASidekick ships an update every 2 weeks, and Part 107 Reference every 4 months. Most recently, UASidekick was updated on September 4, 2026 and Part 107 Reference on September 21, 2026.

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