NAV Drone vs LLD Map
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NAV Drone
This app helps drone pilots in Canada fly safely and legally. It provides airspace information, allows flight planning, and automates authorization requests for controlled airspace.
- Airspace information
- Flight planning
- Flight authorization
- Controlled airspace guidance
- Automatic authorization responses
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Fly your drone safely and legally in Canada’s controlled airspace using NAV Drone, a mobile app from NAV CANADA. Review important guidelines, discover where you can fly, schedule flights, and receive automatic authorization responses from NAV CANADA when you’re approved to fly — all from your mobile device. KEY FEATURES • Airspace information – Provides drone pilots with information on classification, restrictions, and NOTAMs. • Flight planning – Provides capabilities to schedule and plan flights in controlled airspace. • Flight authorization – Automates authorization responses to fly in controlled airspace.
LLD Map
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LLD Map: Navigate Canadian Land with Confidence—Anywhere, Anytime LLD Map is your essential companion for exploring and navigating land in Canada, even when you’re off the grid. Whether you’re a landowner, surveyor, outdoor enthusiast, or simply exploring new territories, LLD Map ensures you always know where you are and how to get where you’re going. Reliable Navigation—Even Offline Never worry about losing your way when cell service drops. With LLD Map, you can initiate turn-by-turn navigation before heading into areas with limited connectivity. Your directions will continue to work seamlessly, so you can focus on your journey without the fear of getting stranded halfway to your destination. Key Features: Find Land by LLD: Effortlessly search and locate land parcels across Canada using the Legal Land Description (LLD) system. Turn-by-Turn Directions: Get clear, step-by-step navigation to your chosen destination, ensuring you always stay on track. Offline Map Integration: Enjoy seamless navigation with both Apple and Google maps, even in remote areas with little or no cell coverage. Multiple Map Views: Easily switch between Topographical, 3D Satellite, 2D Satellite, Dark Roads, and Light Roads to suit your needs and preferences. Keep Track of Your Journey: Location History: Access a detailed history of all the locations you’ve viewed, complete with the date you accessed them—perfect for retracing your steps or planning future trips. Favorites: Mark any land parcel as a favorite for quick access later. Personal Notes: Add custom notes to any land, helping you remember important details or observations. Whether you’re planning your next adventure, managing land, or simply exploring the great Canadian outdoors, LLD Map gives you the tools and confidence to navigate with ease—no matter where the road (or trail) takes you. Download LLD Map today and explore Canada like never before!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: LLD Map at every 9 days against NAV Drone's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NAV Drone ships an update every 4 months, LLD Map every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NAV Drone | LLD Map |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (24 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 24 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 356 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NAV Canada | Super GeoAI Technology Inc |
Bugs and requests
NAV Drone
Reported bugs
21 issues- App logs out constantly, sometimes mid-session
- Pilot license documents not saving/persisting
- Login credentials not retained between sessions
- App crashes during launch and landing functions
- Cannot save new flight areas
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- Map defaults to wrong location despite location permissions
- Flight area scaling incorrectly after adjustment
- Validation errors preventing flight submission
- Unable to load login information
- Cannot select operation category
- Fails to pull user preferences and drone data
- Bad gateway errors after updates
- Inconsistent airspace restriction status for same location
- Map display too small on larger phones
- Difficulty zooming and expanding map areas
- Drone selection dropdown extremely slow to load
- Unable to register standard profile
- Cannot adjust map while setting flight limits
- Cumbersome altitude adjustment interface
- Dangerous goods field not defaulting to 'no'
- Withdraw flight button too close to accept button
Requested features
17 requests- Biometric login (Face ID/fingerprint authentication)
- Remember email address on login screen
- Save default drone and flight operation preferences
- Numeric keypad for altitude and distance input instead of sliders
- Built-in NOTAM advisory information
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- Automatic notifications for approaching aircraft
- Notification when requested flight time expires
- Support for uploading KML files for flight planning
- Ability to enter flight location coordinates directly
- Add provincial parks and local restrictions to map
- Auto-fill support for 2FA authentication codes
- Save favorite locations with custom names
- Edit existing flight permits after submission
- Multi-drone selection for single operation
- Longer approval windows for regular flying locations
- Conflict detection visible without account login
- Update drone model database (DJI Air 3S, Mini 4K, etc.)
LLD Map
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
NAV Drone
No in-app purchases
LLD Map
No in-app purchases









