Drone Maps Japan vs D
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Drone Maps Japan
This app displays prohibited airspace for drone flights in Japan, including areas around airports and densely inhabited districts. It also provides sunrise/sunset times, airport information, and location sharing features. Users can customize layers and search for locations.
- Prohibited airspace display (airports, DID)
- Sunrise and sunset times
- Airport name display
- Location sharing
- Layer customization
- Location and address search
- 3D view
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• Green areas: Airspace around airports Red areas: Densely Inhabited Districts (DID) Cyan areas: Exclusive Industrial Zones Yellow areas (black frame line): Important facilities • Emergency response airspace Yellow areas (red frame line) • Sunrise, sunset times (Pro: Date selection) • Airport name display (Pro: Link to Height Limit Inquiry) • Share location (coordinates, url, snapshot image) • Layer styling customization (Pro: Restore last state) • Location, address search • 3D View • about 'Civil Aeronautics Act' in Japan * Please be sure to check before flight: Even if it is outside the prohibited area by civil aeronautics act, flying may be prohibited by the local government ordinance or land owner's rule. Japan’s safety rules on Unmanned Aircraft (UA)/Drone [Definition] The term “UA/Drone” means any airplane, rotorcraft, glider or airship which cannot accommodate any person on board and can be remotely or automatically piloted. (Excluding those lighter than 100g. The weight of a UA/Drone includes that of its battery.) [Prohibited Airspace for Flight] Any person who intends to operate a UA/Drone in the following airspaces is required to obtain permission from the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. (A) Airspace above 150m above ground level. (B) Airspace around airports. (airspaces above approach surface, horizontal surface, transitional surface, extended approach surface, conical surface and outer horizontal surface.) (C) Above Densely Inhabited Districts (DID), which are defined and published by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. (From July 1, 2026, “exclusive industrial zones” were excluded from “densely inhabited areas.”) *In this application, you can check the areas (B) and (C). [Operational Limitations] Any person who intends to operate a UA/Drone is required to follow the operational conditions listed below, unless approved by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. 1. Do not operate UAs/Drone under the influence of alcohol and drugs. 2. Operation of UAs/Drone after Preflight actions. 3. Operation of UAs/Drone to prevent of collision hazard with airplane and other UAs/Drone. 4. Do not opaerate UAs/Drone in a careless or reckless manner. 5. Operation of UAs/Drone in the daytime. 6. Operation of UAs/Drone within Visual Line of Sight (VLOS). 7. Maintenance of 30m operating distance between UAs/Drone and persons or properties on the ground/ water surface. 8. Do not operate UAs/Drone over event sites where many people gather. 9. Do not transport hazardous materials such as explosives by UA/Drone. 10. Do not drop any objects from UAs/Drone. [Exception] Requirements stated in “Airspace in which Flights are Prohibited” and “Operational Limitations” are not applied to flights for search and rescue operations by public organizations in case of accidents and disasters. (Except for a part of rules.) [Penalty] If the above rules are violated, the UAV operator is liable for a fine of up to 500,000 yen. (* If the 1. is violated, the UAV operator is liable for an inprisonment for up to one year or a fine of up to 300,000yen.) [Permission & Approval] You are required to submit an application in Japanese for the permission or approval to the Ministry of Land Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism at least 10 days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) before you fly a UA/Drone. For further information, please contact UA/Drone Counseling Service.(http://www.mlit.go.jp/common/001112966.pdf) See link for details https://www.mlit.go.jp/en/koku/uas.html Law prohibiting the flying of small UAV See link for details "Untranslated" https://www.npa.go.jp/bureau/security/kogatamujinki/index.html
D
Plan and execute safe, compliant drone flights across Italy and Europe. Access real-time maps, airspace data, and weather information. Manage flight authorizations and store documents securely.
- Real-time interactive map with airspace data
- Official, continuously updated flight information
- Airsense aircraft detection
- Live weather radar and forecasts
- Automatic flight permit requests
- Cloud archive for flight documents
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D-Space – The first Italian app for safe and compliant drone flights D-Space is the most complete drone flight planning app in Italy. Whether you’re a professional pilot or a drone enthusiast, D-Space helps you understand where you can fly, which authorizations you need, and how to plan your missions safely, fully compliant with ENAC and EASA regulations. Everything you need to fly your drone • Real-time interactive map with CTR, No Fly Zones, NOTAMs and AIP data • Official sources only, updated continuously • Airsense feature to detect nearby aircraft • Live weather radar and global forecasts • Precise search by toponym, KML import and distance calculation Manage authorizations and flight documents • Automatic flight permits for many areas directly in the app • Downloadable templates for ENAC authorizations • Personal cloud archive for your flight documents and certifications • Continuous updates following regulation changes Available across Europe D-Space provides AIP and airspace data not only for Italy but also for several European countries, with new ones added regularly. Why pilots choose D-Space • Real-time official data and airspace updates • Fast and easy authorization requests • Professional tools for drone pilots and UAS operators • One platform for safe and compliant flights Perfect for: • Professional drone pilots and SAPR operators • Drone hobbyists and enthusiasts • Rescue teams, public agencies and training schools • Anyone who wants to fly informed and legally Safety first D-Space relies exclusively on official and verified data sources to ensure accuracy and reliability. Every feature is designed to help you fly smarter, safer and fully compliant. D-Space: Fly informed. Fly safe. Download D-Space now and discover where you can fly your drone safely across Italy and Europe. All the flight information you need — in one powerful app. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: D at none against Drone Maps Japan's shown. D also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). Drone Maps Japan's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, review sentiment, 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. Drone Maps Japan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and D sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Drone Maps Japan ships an update every 2 weeks, D every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Drone Maps Japan | D |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (11 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 67.2% of reviews — better | 62.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 121 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Keishi Ishimura | D-Space SRLS |
Customer experience
Drone Maps Japan
D
In-app purchases
Drone Maps Japan
- Pro$1.991 Month
- Pro$19.991 Year
D
- Monthly subscription$1.991 Month
- Quarterly subscription$3.993 Months
- Six-monthly subscription$8.996 Months
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- Annual subscription$17.991 Year
- ATM-05 automatic filling$1.99






