Dronelink Flight vs Astral
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dronelink Flight
Automate drone flights for mapping, inspections, and more with advanced mission planning and execution tools. Supports leading drone brands and offers manual flight control in the free version, with automated features available via paid plans.
- Automated mission planning
- Waypoint and orbit flights
- Vertical mapping and inspections
- 3D mission preview
- Real-time flight adjustments
- Cross-device mission sync
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Drone Flight Control - Fully Automated Missions, Semi-Automated Workflows and Manual Flight Tools Fly missions for maps, waypoints, orbits, panos, vertical mapping, or inspections. Use flight modes such as orbit, follow, or focus. Link missions together, automate everything, and preview in 3D. Supports leading drones from DJI and Autel, including Mini, Air, Mavic series drones. Mini 3 / Mini 3 Pro are not supported on iOS. The free app supports manual flight only. A paid plan is required for automated flight control. Select from different plan levels for Professionals, or Hobbyists. Use on web, mobile devices, and Remote Controllers. Trusted by pilots globally for automating flight and data capture for any use case and industry. Choose between multiple workflows: (1) Plan missions on any device and configure every detail. (2) Generate missions on-the-fly in the field, using the position of the drone. (3) Use flight modes and make real-time adjustments. Explore the flight path in 3D before flying, get mission estimates, and preview the mission by flying a virtual drone. Missions are synchronized across devices and ready to fly, open a mission to start it, pause and resume at any time. Customize the flight dashboard to show the details you need during flight. Use the management dashboard to organize missions, enable integrations, and track flights for one or multiple pilots. List of supported drones: https://www.dronelink.com/supported-drones Terms of Use (UELA) https://www.dronelink.com/customer-terms
Astral
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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!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Astral at none against Dronelink Flight's 8. Astral also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). 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. Dronelink Flight sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per month. Astral asks for nothing beyond the download.
Dronelink Flight ships an update every 6 weeks, Astral every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dronelink Flight | Astral |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (565 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 565 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 288 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dronelink | ASTRAL TECHNOLOGY CORP |
Bugs and requests
Dronelink Flight
Reported bugs
6 issues- Constant crashing
- Made my DJI Mavic Mini crash
- Not working
- Unreliable and not safe or trustworthy
- Unable to set up an account
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- Barely works with the Mavic Mini. Flakey at best
Requested features
3 requests- Add Ruko F11gim compatibility
- Will your app support the DJI Avata 2?
- Why not supporter mini 3 pro and mini 4 pro
Astral
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Dronelink Flight
- Starter$34.991 Month
- Growth$69.991 Month
- Premium (Basic Upgrade)$29.99
- Basic$29.99
- Premium$59.99
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- Elite (Premium Upgrade)$59.99
- Elite (Basic Upgrade)$89.99
- Elite$119.99
Astral
No in-app purchases









