NM Assistant vs Dronelink Flight
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NM Assistant
Configure and adjust flight parameters for NAZA-M drones in real-time using your iOS device. Offers remote adjustment of gain values for enhanced stability and seamless cloud backup of settings. Eliminates the need for a laptop, drivers, or data cables.
- Remote Parameter Adjustment
- Real-time flight data display
- Cloud backup and restore
- No laptop or drivers needed
- Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity
- Import/Export parameters
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The "NM" Assistant Software is aimed at assisting the parameters configuration of NAZA-M. In addition to the accurate real-time flight data display, there is also another new feature - "Remote Parameter Adjustment".You only need an IOS equipment that supports Bluetooth 4.0 (such as: iPhone 4s, iPhone 5, iPod touch 5, iPad mini, iPad 3/4,). During the flight, you can adjust the gain value of the aircraft any time to make it more stable. At the same time, it supports data import and export and will backup in to the Clouds Server. It gives a seamless switching and will automatically save your data. Features: - No need of a laptop computer - No need of drivers - No need of data line - It supports Remote Parameter Adjustment - It uses Bluetooth 4.0 technology (Bluetooth Low Energy). - Parameters can be automatically synchronized to the Clouds Server and can be restored immediately when you changed your equipment. Functions: - Both Chinese and English versions are available. - Support Remote Parameter Adjustment. - Real-time flight data display. - Basic Settings: Aircraft, Mounting, RC, Gain, Tools-Compass Calibration/IMU Calibration. - Advanced Settings: Motor, F/S, IOC, Gimbal, Voltage. - Import-Export Parameters. - Restore MC default settings.
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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Dronelink Flight at 4.7 against NM Assistant's 3.8. Dronelink Flight also leads on ratings volume (562 vs 13) and review sentiment (61% vs 46%). NM Assistant's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (6.1 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Dronelink Flight sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per month. NM Assistant asks for nothing beyond the download.
Dronelink Flight holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dronelink Flight has 562 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of NM Assistant's written reviews are positive against 61% of Dronelink Flight's.
NM Assistant ships an update every 2 months, Dronelink Flight every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NM Assistant | Dronelink Flight |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (13 ratings) | 4.7 (562 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 46.0% of reviews | 60.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 13 | 562 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 6.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 288 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | DJI | Dronelink |
Customer experience
NM Assistant
Dronelink Flight
Bugs and requests
NM Assistant
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or 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
In-app purchases
NM Assistant
No 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
Questions
Is NM Assistant free?
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