Comparison

DroneDAA by uAvionix vs FlowStation BS

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

Head to head
About

DroneDAA by uAvionix

Provides real-time situational awareness for drone and manned aircraft operators. Detects nearby drones via Bluetooth and displays manned aircraft traffic with an ADS-B receiver. Includes FAA airspace data, proximity alerts, and weather information.

Highlights
  • Live drone detection via Bluetooth
  • Live manned aircraft traffic display (ADS-B)
  • FAA airspace boundary overlays
  • Configurable proximity alerts
  • Integrated weather information
  • Offline map and data capabilities
Features
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DroneDAA gives drone operators, pilots, and airspace safety professionals real-time situational awareness — right from their iPhone or iPad. Live Drone Detection DroneDAA picks up FAA Remote ID broadcasts from nearby drones using Bluetooth, displaying each drone's position, altitude, speed, heading, and operator location on the map in real time. No internet required for local detection. Live Aircraft Traffic Connect to a portable ADS-B receiver to see manned aircraft positions, callsigns, altitudes, and velocities — the same data used by professional ground stations. FAA Airspace Layers Display Class B, C, D, and E airspace boundaries, TFRs, restricted and prohibited areas, and obstructions directly on the map. Know your airspace at a glance. Proximity Alerts Configurable caution and warning rings notify you when aircraft or drones enter your defined range and altitude thresholds. Alerts escalate with audio tones and haptic feedback so you never miss a conflict. skyAlert Integration Connected to a uAvionix skyAlert? Sync your alert thresholds, adjust traffic alarm range, altitude, volume, and LED brightness — all from within the app. Aviation-Grade Map Built on Apple MapKit with satellite and hybrid views. Range rings, velocity vectors, and operator position lines give you full situational context at a glance. Weather Current conditions, wind, visibility, and minute-by-minute precipitation forecasts powered by Apple WeatherKit. Weather alerts keep you informed of changing conditions. Offline Capable Download topo map tiles and FAA airspace data for your area. Remote ID scanning works entirely via Bluetooth with no internet connection required. Built for the Field Dark theme optimized for outdoor use. Designed for drone pilots, manned aircraft pilots, airport operations, and airspace safety professionals. Terms Use of this app is subject to the Apple Standard End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeveula/ Note: ADS-B traffic requires a compatible GDL-90 receiver (such as a uAvionix skyAlert, Stratux, SkyEcho, or similar). Remote ID detection requires iOS 15+ and Bluetooth.

About

FlowStation BS

Features
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FlowStation is the official companion app for the FlowStation software-defined TETRA base station. Connect to your own station over your network and get a live, premium control room in your pocket. MONITOR • Registered radios with live signal, talkgroups and energy-saving status • Active group and individual (P2P) calls with live duration and speaker • Last Heard activity feed and a streaming system log • RF Monitor: live spectrum, I/Q constellation, TX quality and SDR health • Station Health: core, backhaul, radios and congestion at a glance, plus power and thermal sensors • SDS Log: full history of short data messages • Callsign enrichment: every ISSI is resolved to its RadioID callsign COMMAND • Kick a terminal or send an SDS message in one tap • DGNA: assign or remove a talkgroup on a radio over the air • Emergency console: see and clear active emergencies, with alerts • Live SDS broadcast queue • ISSI whitelist, config editor and profiles, backup/restore, OTA update check • Restart, shutdown and screen-brightness control INTEGRATIONS • Telegram alerts, DAPNET paging, GeoAlarm, Asterisk SIP status, WiFi management DESIGN • A premium, native interface that mirrors the FlowStation web dashboard, with Home Screen widgets and Live Activities for ongoing calls. NO HARDWARE? Tap "Try Demo Mode" on the first screen to explore the entire app against a built-in simulator — no base station required. FlowStation is a management console for your own, lawfully operated TETRA equipment. Built in Rust, it runs on a Raspberry Pi with a LimeSDR. Learn more at flowstation.dev.

Screenshots

DroneDAA by uAvionix4 screens
FlowStation BS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FlowStation BS at every 2 days against DroneDAA by uAvionix's monthly. DroneDAA by uAvionix'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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DroneDAA by uAvionix ships an update monthly, FlowStation BS every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
DroneDAA by uAvionix versus FlowStation BS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDroneDAA by uAvionixFlowStation BS
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCAVU Consulting LLCRazvan Zeces

In-app purchases

None

DroneDAA by uAvionix

No in-app purchases

None

FlowStation BS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DroneDAA by uAvionix free?
DroneDAA by uAvionix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FlowStation BS free?
FlowStation BS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DroneDAA by uAvionix or FlowStation BS have ads?
Neither DroneDAA by uAvionix nor FlowStation BS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DroneDAA by uAvionix or FlowStation BS?
DroneDAA by uAvionix ships an update monthly, and FlowStation BS every 2 days. Most recently, DroneDAA by uAvionix was updated on October 8, 2026 and FlowStation BS on October 10, 2026.

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