Comparison

Austro Control Dronespace vs Hoverpoint

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

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About

Austro Control Dronespace

Features
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Mit "Austro Control Dronespace" gibt Austro Control Orientierungshilfe, damit Sie als Drohnen-Pilot:in immer sicher unterwegs sind. Im Wesentlichen müssen Sie vor der ersten Inbetriebnahme Ihrer Drohne wissen, wo geflogen werden darf und ob für das Gerät eine Bewilligung von Austro Control erforderlich ist. "Austro Control Dronespace" beantwortet die wichtigsten Fragen. Funktionalitäten im Überblick: - Abruf von standortbezogenen Informationen über die Luftraumstruktur - Kartenmaterial immer aktuell, basierend auf den offiziellen Luftfahrtkarten von Austro Control - Einholung von Flugfreigaben innerhalb Kontrollzonen - Kommunikation mit Fluglotsinnen/Fluglotsen - Mit der Quick-Check Funktion können Sie sich rasch einen Überblick über für ihren Flug relevante Luftraumbeschränkungen / geografische Zonen verschaffen - Berücksichtigung der entsprechenden Rechtsgrundlagen, d.h. es wird gezeigt, ob im gewünschten Fluggebiet der Betrieb grundsätzlich erlaubt oder generell verboten ist bzw. eine spezielle Bewilligung oder Freigabe erforderlich ist - Flugplanabgabe - Registrierung als Betreiber:in unbemannter Luftfahrzeuge in Österreich - Betreiber:innenkonto inkl. Verwaltung Ihrer entsprechenden Dokumente - Verwaltung Ihrer Drohnen - Betriebsaufzeichnungen ihrer Flüge - Verwaltung von Pilot:innen bei als juristische Person registrierten Betreiber:innen Weitere Informationen zum Thema Drohnen finden Sie auch unter www.dronespace.at

About

Hoverpoint

This app provides a comprehensive map of drone no-fly zones, geozones, and height limits across Germany and 22 European countries. It also offers drone-specific weather forecasts, regulatory information, and tools for flight planning and logging.

Highlights
  • Drone geozone and no-fly zone map
  • Official data for 22 European countries
  • Drone-specific weather forecasts
  • EU and German drone regulations explained
  • Digital flight logbook
  • Waypoint mission planning
  • Community flight spots
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THE DRONE MAP FOR GERMANY AND EUROPE Where can I fly my drone? Hoverpoint shows geozones, no-fly zones and height limits on one map – with the official DIPUL data for Germany and official geozones for 22 European countries in total. Plus NOTAMs, weather for drone pilots and the matching rules. The core features are free and ad-free. DRONE MAP & GEOZONES • Official geozones for 22 countries: Germany (DIPUL), Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Denmark, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Ireland, Iceland, United Kingdom, Spain, Portugal and Bulgaria • Control zones with the permitted flight height at your location, obstacles and protected areas • NOTAMs at your location – showing the notices that affect where you are • Live air traffic (ADS-B) with a warning when an aircraft or helicopter comes close (Pro) • Camera footprint, 3D view and offline maps; geozones for Germany also without coverage DRONE WEATHER • Wind and gusts at flight height, visibility, rain and Kp index – matched to your drone • Readings from weather stations nearby, rain radar, official severe weather warnings, sun position and golden hour • 12-hour forecast for free, 7 days with Pro RULES & PERMITS • EU drone regulation and German §21h LuftVO explained, category check for your drone • Drone rules for around 140 countries and a travel check for your holiday destination • Authority finder and German flight permit application as PDF • SORA assistant, pre-flight checklists, exam trainer for A1/A3 and A2 LOGBOOK, DOCUMENTS & HANGAR • Digital flight logbook with PDF and CSV export and year in review • Import of DJI flight logs, flight analysis (Pro) and flight briefing as PDF • Documents (EFB): certificate of competence, insurance, registration, permits – with deadlines and reminders • Hangar with drone catalogue and battery management WAYPOINTS & MISSIONS • Plan waypoint missions, check them against geozones and export them for DJI, Potensic or Google Earth (Pro) • Mapping and search flights (Pro) COMMUNITY • Flight spots by pilots for pilots – with photos, 360° panoramas and geozone check • Bookmarks for your own places and pilot meetups near you WEB APP INCLUDED At web.hoverpoint.info you get the map, geozone check, weather, rules and community spots right in the browser – and with your account also logbook, documents, permits and hangar on your PC. Everything syncs with the app. HOVERPOINT PRO Map, geozones, weather, rules, logbook and community are free. Pro unlocks, among other things: live air traffic, waypoint editor and mapping, flight analysis, 7-day forecast and weather push, custom checklists, AR spotter and unlimited drones and documents. WHO IS IT FOR? • Beginners and hobby pilots (open category A1/A3) • Pilots with an EU remote pilot certificate A2 • Commercial operators: surveying, inspection, photo and film production • Drone schools, clubs and emergency teams Hoverpoint does not replace an official flight authorisation. You fly at your own responsibility under the applicable rules. An internet connection is recommended for current geozones and NOTAMs.

Screenshots

Austro Control Dronespace4 screens
Hoverpoint4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Austro Control Dronespace at none against Hoverpoint's 2. Hoverpoint's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Hoverpoint sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Austro Control Dronespace asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Austro Control Dronespace ships an update every 3 months, Hoverpoint daily. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Austro Control Dronespace versus Hoverpoint: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAustro Control DronespaceHoverpoint
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—90.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size295 MB139 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAustro Control GmbHChristian Bommersheim

In-app purchases

None

Austro Control Dronespace

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Hoverpoint

Subscriptions2
  • HoverPoint Pro (Monatlich)14 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • HoverPoint Pro (Jährlich)14 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Austro Control Dronespace free?
Austro Control Dronespace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hoverpoint free?
Hoverpoint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Austro Control Dronespace or Hoverpoint have ads?
Neither Austro Control Dronespace nor Hoverpoint shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Austro Control Dronespace or Hoverpoint?
Austro Control Dronespace ships an update every 3 months, and Hoverpoint daily. Most recently, Austro Control Dronespace was updated on November 7, 2026 and Hoverpoint on November 8, 2026.

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