Drone Port vs DroneMeld
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Drone Port
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Deze tool zal u op een digitale, transparante en zo geautomatiseerd mogelijke manier begeleiden in het aanvragen van UAS-operatie met een focus op het vrijwaren van de openbare orde, de rust, de veiligheid van de exploitatie van de haven en het milieu in het havengebied. Deze nieuwe DPoA (DronePortal Port of Antwerp) tool wordt u gratis aangeboden door de Port of Antwerp. Deze tool zorgt voor ondersteuning bij het plannen en uitvoeren van al uw drone operaties in de geografische UAS-zone ANTWERP HARBOUR (EBR54).
DroneMeld
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DroneMeld Simple airspace checking for drones. No overloaded aviation maps, unnecessary layers, or technical clutter. DroneMeld is built for everyday drone pilots who need one simple answer: * Flight prohibited * Flight possible with restrictions * Airspace open Main Idea Most drone applications are overloaded with: * dozens of aviation layers, * complex markings, * professional terminology, * weather data, * wind information, * NOTAM codes, * aviation details that are confusing for regular users. DroneMeld solves only one problem: Airspace checking. Without the overload. What DroneMeld Does Checks: * no-fly zones, * CTR areas, * military zones, * restricted areas, * temporary restrictions, * coordinate-based airspace limitations. What DroneMeld Does NOT Do DroneMeld is NOT: * a flight planner, * a weather application, * a navigation system, * a drone control system, * a professional aviation GIS platform. Why DroneMeld Is Different Minimalism Instead of dozens of layers, users only see: Red zones Complete flight prohibition. Yellow zones Flight allowed with restrictions. Everything else Airspace is open. No “Card Clutter” DroneMeld does NOT display: * complicated aviation codes, * overloaded legends, * professional GIS layers, * unnecessary data. Only what matters to the pilot. How It Works 1. The user opens the map. 2. Selects a location. 3. DroneMeld checks the airspace. 4. The user receives a clear status. Official Data Sources DroneMeld uses: * official aviation data, * government sources, * up-to-date airspace restrictions, * NOTAMs and published zones. Important DroneMeld displays airspace status information. The application does NOT verify: * takeoff permission, * landing permission, * private property access, * local on-site restrictions. Responsibility for complying with local regulations remains with the drone operator. Who DroneMeld Is For * DJI / Autel / FPV drone owners, * A1/A3 pilots, * beginner pilots, * travelers, * photo and video creators, * users who need a fast and understandable answer. Key Advantages Simplicity No aviation overload. Speed Checks completed in seconds. Clarity Only important restrictions. Clean Interface No dozens of unnecessary layers. Focused on the Real Task Understanding one thing: Can you fly or not? DroneMeld Philosophy DroneMeld does not try to replace professional aviation systems. DroneMeld is designed as: a simple and clear airspace checking tool for everyday drone pilots. But the core of DroneMeld will always remain simple: minimum noise — maximum clarity.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: DroneMeld at weekly against Drone Port's every 16 months. Drone Port's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). 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.
Drone Port ships an update every 16 months, DroneMeld weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Drone Port | DroneMeld |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 346 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Havenbedrijf Antwerpen Nv van publiek recht | DigiMeld UG (haftungsbeschränkt) |
In-app purchases
Drone Port
No in-app purchases
DroneMeld
No in-app purchases








