Comparison

DJI Assistant vs Airdata UAV

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

Head to head
About

DJI Assistant

This software allows real-time parameter adjustments and data display for DJI flight controllers and gimbals. It supports various DJI systems, offering comprehensive settings for aircraft, motors, and gimbal control.

Highlights
  • Real-time parameter adjustments
  • Real-time flight data display
  • Aircraft, mounting, and RC settings
  • Gimbal motor and SmoothTrack settings
  • Multi-language support
  • Restore default settings
Features
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DJI Assistant Software Main Features: Real-time Parameter Adjustments Support for Bluetooth 4.0 Support for DJI A2 Flight Controller Systems(with master controller firmware version updated to V2.2 or above, and LED firmware version updated to V1.1 or above ) Support for Ronin and Ronin-M DJI A2 Flight Controller Features: - Real-time Parameter Adjustments - Real-time Flight Data Display - Basic Settings: Aircraft, Mounting, RC, Gain, IMU & Compass - Advanced Settings: Motors, F/S, IOC, Gimbal, Voltage, Flight Limits and Landing Gear - Restore Default Settings - Multi-language Support DJI Ronin Features: - Gimbal Settings: Motor, SmoothTrack - Remote Control Settings: Deadband, Maximum Speed, Smoothing, Endpoint and Channels - Live Data Feed - Restore Default Settings

About

Airdata UAV

Manage your drone operations with flight planning, weather forecasts, and flight track analysis. Log pre- and post-flight checklists and live stream directly to a secure platform. Supports multi-user access and offline functionality.

Highlights
  • Drone weather forecast
  • Flight track browsing
  • Pre- and post-flight checklists
  • Live stream from any flight app
  • Multi-user support
  • Offline mode
Features
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Use our new iOS app to check the OKtoFLY drone weather forecast, browse through your drone flights tracks, fill pre- and post-flight checklists, and live stream from any flight app to our secure platform. TO GET STARTED: Please register for a FREE account at: https://airdata.com/register It takes less than a minute to start analyzing your flights on AirData! What's new with our AirData iOS app? - Flight planning with OKtoFLY.com drone weather forecast - View recent flights - Live stream ANY flight app through airdata.com by privately broadcasting your phone/tablet screen (works with any drone manufacturer) - Complete pre- and post-flight checklists - Support for multi-user and multi-login - Accommodate no internet connection About AirData AirData UAV is the largest online drone fleet data management and live streaming platform. With over 45,000,000 flights uploaded to date, we are processing an average of 25,000 flights a day, with high-resolution data stored per each flight, and now serving more than 350,000 active users. AirData UAV utilizes vast amounts of flight data and unique mathematical algorithms to provide state-of-the-art crash prevention information by identifying potential safety problems. It is used by large fleet operators around the world not only as a log book, but also as a comprehensive flight safety data analysis platform with advanced maintenance and pilot tracking.

Screenshots

DJI Assistant4 screens
Airdata UAV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Airdata UAV at 51% against DJI Assistant's 8%. Airdata UAV also leads on rating (3.8 vs 1.4) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). DJI Assistant's advantage is ratings volume (577 vs 34) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Airdata UAV holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DJI Assistant has 577 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of DJI Assistant's written reviews are positive against 51% of Airdata UAV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DJI Assistant ships an update every 3 months, Airdata UAV every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DJI Assistant versus Airdata UAV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDJI AssistantAirdata UAV
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.4 (577 ratings)3.8 (34 ratings) — better
Positive reviews8.4% of reviews51.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings577 — better34
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB103 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDJIAirdata UAV, Inc.

Customer experience

DJI Assistant

All ratings577 ratings
Positive7.5%
Neutral2.6%
Negative89.9%
Written reviews394 reviews
Positive8.4%
Neutral4.8%
Negative86.8%

Airdata UAV

All ratings34 ratings
Positive67.6%
Neutral8.8%
Negative23.5%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive51.3%
Neutral12.8%
Negative35.9%

Bugs and requests

DJI Assistant

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on login
  • Menu bar disappears during use
  • Unable to connect to devices
  • Calibration and settings not saving

Requested features

4 requests
  • Update app to support latest iOS versions
  • Improve user interface and navigation
  • Add more device compatibility
  • Enhance stability and reliability

Airdata UAV

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

DJI Assistant

No in-app purchases

None

Airdata UAV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DJI Assistant free?
DJI Assistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Airdata UAV free?
Airdata UAV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DJI Assistant or Airdata UAV?
Airdata UAV is rated higher. DJI Assistant averages 1.4 out of 5 from 577 ratings, while Airdata UAV averages 3.8 from 34 ratings.
Do DJI Assistant or Airdata UAV have ads?
Neither DJI Assistant nor Airdata UAV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DJI Assistant or Airdata UAV?
DJI Assistant ships an update every 3 months, and Airdata UAV every 3 weeks. Most recently, DJI Assistant was updated on September 20, 2026 and Airdata UAV on September 19, 2026.

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