Comparison

BeesPilot vs AutoPylot For Drones

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

Head to head
About

BeesPilot

This application streamlines property inspections by integrating drone flight, mobile image capture, and onsite interviews into a single platform. It provides a map view of property locations, archives completed inspections, and offers detailed information for efficient navigation to the next site. Enhanced drone compatibility ensures broad usability.

Highlights
  • Integrated drone flight, mobile imaging, and interviews
  • Map view of property locations
  • Automated archiving of inspections
  • Detailed inspection information and routing
  • Compatibility with multiple drone models
Features
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Bees360 is a leading innovator of deep learning and computer vision technology who focuses on bringing AI and drone solutions to property underwriting and claim inspections. It is founded by PhDs and insurance experts whose collective background in data science, mathematics, property claims & underwriting provide an unparalleled level of knowledge to build AI-powered workflow and a disruptive business model for the conventional insurance industry. The new BeesPilot™ app offers the following features: 1. All-In-One App: Combine Drone Flight, Mobile Image Acquisition, and Onsite Interview altogether. Drone pilots can complete property inspections using this single App; 2. Map view: Display the geographic locations of all properties in one map; 3. History List: Automatically archive the completed inspections in the History List; 4. Inspection Detail Page: Provide the fastest route to the next property along with key information about the inspection; 5. More Drone Compatibility: Now offering compatibility with 8 different types of drones which include: DJI Phantom 4, Phantom 4 Pro & V2.0, Phantom 4 Advanced, Mavic Pro & Platinum, Mavic 2 Zoom, Mavic 2 Pro, Mavic Air, and Mavic Mini. Tips: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Follow us: 1. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bees360inc/ 2. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bees360/ 3. Twitter: https://twitter.com/bees360inc 4. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNdTfmxsU51NYmryJpGScOw Visit our website for more information at www.bees360.com.

About

AutoPylot For Drones

This app provides FAA-approved services for drone pilots, including B4UFLY status, LAANC airspace authorizations, and operational awareness. It simplifies flight planning with airspace visualization, weather tools, and customizable safety checklists.

Highlights
  • FAA-approved B4UFLY and LAANC services
  • Instant flight readiness indicator
  • Simplified airspace visualization
  • Near real-time LAANC authorizations
  • Operational awareness of airspace restrictions
  • Customizable safety checklists
  • All-in-one mission management
Features
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AutoPylot: The #1 Rated FAA-Approved Provider of B4UFLY and LAANC AutoPylot is the highest-rated FAA-approved provider of B4UFLY and LAANC services and is trusted by over 100K drone pilots for its seamless user experience and powerful features. Whether you’re a recreational flyer or a professional operator, AutoPylot makes flying drones safer, easier, and stress-free. Why AutoPylot? FAA-Approved (B4UFLY & LAANC) & Trusted: AutoPylot is the easiest-to-use FAA-approved app, offering unparalleled reliability and a user-friendly interface. Top-Rated by Pilots: Join the over 100K+ satisfied pilots and enthusiasts who have made AutoPylot the highest-rated drone app on the market. Key Features - Instant Flight Readiness (B4UFLY Status Indicator): Instantly know if you are good to fly, need approval (LAANC), or cannot fly in your planned flight area. - Simplified Airspace Visualization: Take the guesswork out of airspace with clear, easy-to-read maps and advisories to remove uncertainty from your flight planning. - Near Real-Time Authorizations (LAANC Approvals): AutoPylot is an FAA-approved LAANC provider that helps pilots get fast, near-real-time authorizations for flights in controlled airspace. - Operational Awareness: B4UFLY, stay informed with detailed data on local drone rules, Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs), National Parks, wilderness areas, and wildlife refuges. - Customizable Safety Checklists: Build pre-, during-, and post-flight checklists and add them to any missions to improve safety. Make tasks time-sensitive to receive reminders via push notifications. - All-in-One Mission Management: Log, monitor, and edit mission details, access advisories, track weather, create notes, share flights, and more—all in one place. - Mission-Specific Weather Tools: Plan with precise mission-specific weather insights, including hourly updates, 10-day forecasts, and wind/precipitation maps. Sign up for a free trial of AutoPylot+, our advanced pre-flight planning weather features! Fly Smarter, Fly Safer AutoPylot takes the guesswork out of drone flying, helping you confidently focus on your mission. Download the highest-rated FAA-approved app and experience the easiest way to manage your drone operations. Download AutoPylot today and take flight like never before! https://www.autopylot.io AutoPylot: Ready, Set, Fly! Terms: https://www.autopylot.io/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://www.autopylot.io/privacy/

Screenshots

BeesPilot4 screens
AutoPylot For Drones4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AutoPylot For Drones at 4.9 against BeesPilot's 4.4. AutoPylot For Drones also leads on ratings volume (5K vs 304). BeesPilot's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). 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. AutoPylot For Drones sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. BeesPilot asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AutoPylot For Drones holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AutoPylot For Drones has 5K ratings behind it against 304, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of BeesPilot's written reviews are positive against 75% of AutoPylot For Drones's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BeesPilot ships an update weekly, AutoPylot For Drones monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 5, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
BeesPilot versus AutoPylot For Drones: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeesPilotAutoPylot For Drones
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (304 ratings)4.9 (5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.0% of reviews75.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3045K — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size391 MB94 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBees360 INC.AutoPylot, INC

Customer experience

BeesPilot

All ratings304 ratings
Positive83.6%
Neutral6.3%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive68.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative28.0%

AutoPylot For Drones

All ratings5,025 ratings
Positive98.1%
Neutral1.2%
Negative0.7%
Written reviews118 reviews
Positive75.4%
Neutral4.2%
Negative20.3%

Bugs and requests

BeesPilot

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

AutoPylot For Drones

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Miscategorizing flights as requiring ATC approval
  • Lack of controlled airspace information in certain regions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to edit missions
  • Support for polygonal LAANC requests
  • Integration with FAA TFR website
  • Access to weather data before LAANC submission
  • Support for Part 107 and recreational missions

In-app purchases

None

BeesPilot

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

AutoPylot For Drones

Subscriptions4
  • AutoPylot+ (Monthly)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • AutoPylot+ (Monthly)7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • AutoPylot+ (Annual)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
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  • AutoPylot+ (Annual)7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is BeesPilot free?
BeesPilot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AutoPylot For Drones free?
AutoPylot For Drones is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BeesPilot or AutoPylot For Drones?
AutoPylot For Drones is rated higher. BeesPilot averages 4.4 out of 5 from 304 ratings, while AutoPylot For Drones averages 4.9 from 5K ratings.
Do BeesPilot or AutoPylot For Drones have ads?
Neither BeesPilot nor AutoPylot For Drones shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BeesPilot or AutoPylot For Drones?
BeesPilot ships an update weekly, and AutoPylot For Drones monthly. Most recently, BeesPilot was updated on August 5, 2026 and AutoPylot For Drones on September 20, 2026.

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