Comparison

DroneDeploy Flight App vs Maven

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

Head to head
About

DroneDeploy Flight App

Automate drone flights for advanced aerial data capture. Generate high-quality maps and 3D models directly from your mobile device. Analyze, annotate, and share your data with teams for various professional applications.

Highlights
  • Automated flight planning
  • High-resolution map generation
  • 3D model creation
  • Data analysis and annotation
  • Team collaboration
  • Support for various DJI drones
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DroneDeploy is the leading flight app for drones with millions of missions flown by over 130,000 pilots. DroneDeploy is the leading cloud software platform for commercial drones, making the power of aerial data accessible and productive for everyone. The free DroneDeploy app provides easy automated flight and data capture, and enables you to create, explore and share high-quality interactive maps, orthomosaics and 3D models directly from your mobile device. Fly your DJI drone autonomously with just two taps on your iOS device. Quickly process your imagery with DroneDeploy to generate accurate, high-resolution maps and 3D models. Analyze, annotate and share your maps with others directly from within the app. Extend your capabilities and take your analysis to the next level with AI reporting and over 80 best-in-class apps available for install within DroneDeploy’s App Market. DroneDeploy is the ultimate app for a wide range of high-accuracy aerial imaging and mapping applications in construction, solar, agriculture, surveying, mining, insurance, inspection and more. DroneDeploy has empowered users to map and analyze over 30 million acres in more than 160 countries. DRONE SUPPORT • Mavic 2 Pro / Zoom / Enterprise / Dual (thermal) • Mavic Air 2 • DJI Air 2S • Phantom 4 Pro V1 / V2 • Phantom 4 • Inspire 2 • Matrice 200 / 210 / 210 RTK V1 / V2 • Matrice 300 RTK Not compatible with the following hardware: • DJI Mavic Mini series HIGHLIGHTS • Easily plan and schedule repeatable flights • Fly and capture massive areas • Disable auto-flight with a single tap • Includes a full featured manual flight mode • Film professional quality video hands-free • Create automated spherical panoramas • Record all your flight logs in one place • Measure elevation, distance, volumes, surface area and roof geometry (roof reports) • Quickly create survey-grade maps and models with ground control points • Collaborate with teams through shared maps, annotations and comments • Wirelessly upload images from the drone • Export data in the format you need - JPG, Geotiff, OBJ, XYZ, LAS • Explore orthomosaic, NDVI, VARI, digital elevation maps and 3D models - - - Find out more at www.dronedeploy.com Please join us in improving and discussing the app at http://forum.dronedeploy.com

About

Maven

Enhance your DJI drone flights with advanced autonomous modes, immersive VR, and intuitive navigation. Plan complex waypoint missions, track subjects with GPS, and capture cinematic shots with ease. Offers features like geofencing, headless mode, and virtual copilot for an unparalleled flying experience.

Highlights
  • Autonomous waypoint missions
  • GPS subject tracking
  • Immersive VR mode
  • Custom geofencing
  • Headless and Cable Cam modes
  • Virtual Copilot camera control
Features
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Fly Your DJI™ Drone Like Never Before! Take full control of your DJI™ drone with powerful autonomous flight modes, immersive VR capabilities, and intuitive navigation tools. Whether you're planning complex waypoint missions, tracking subjects with GPS Follow Me, or capturing cinematic shots with Virtual Copilot, this app is packed with everything you need for an unparalleled flying experience. Key Features: - Waypoint Mission – Plan and execute fully autonomous flights - GPS Follow/Track Me – Intelligent subject tracking with real-time updates - VR Mode with Head Tracking – Full immersion for an incredible flying experience - Polygonal Geofence – Define custom flight zones for safe operations - Headless Mode – Course Lock and Home Lock for effortless control - Cable Cam – Smooth and precise cinematic movements - Automatic Orbit – Perfectly circular shots around a point of interest - Virtual Copilot – Unlock advanced camera control and dynamic movements - And much more Compatible with: - Mavic Air - Air 2 - Air 2S - Mavic Mini - Mini 2 - Mini SE - Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual - Mavic 2 Enterprise - Mavic 2 Pro - Mavic 2 Zoom - Mavic Pro Alpine -Mavic Pro Platinum - Mavic Pro - Spark Autonomous Waypoint Mission: - Full-featured waypoint navigation system - Easy and intuitive mission planning - Point of Interest (POI) support - Corner radius and above-ground altitude settings - Smooth rotation for both drone and gimbal - Autonomous and semi-autonomous flight modes - VR compatibility with waypoint missions - Save, browse, and manage missions easily - Support for up to 99 waypoints - Waypoint actions including auxiliary light control - Share and import missions, including CSV import from Litchi - Define missions “by flight” and search locations Follow Me: - Complete GPS-based follow mode - Track Me – Follow from any direction - Altitude Follow - Orbit while following - Automatic home point update - Live follow parameter adjustments - Requires a GPS-equipped device Virtual Polygonal Geofence: - Custom-defined flight boundaries beyond the default drone firmware limits - Prevents the drone from flying outside the set perimeter - Progressive slowdown near geofence barriers for added safety - Set custom minimum and maximum altitude and speed limits Virtual Copilot: - Ideal for drones without a native Point of Interest mode - Set a location on the map, and let the copilot control yaw and camera angle - Advanced skills including Orbit, Follow/Track Me, and Cable Cam - Unlocks new creative possibilities, even for inexperienced pilots Headless Mode: - Course Lock – Maintain fixed directional control - Home Lock – Fly relative to the home position VR Functionality: - Compatible with all major VR headsets - Fully customizable display settings - Adjustable position, size, and eye width Head Tracking: - Move the gimbal with your head - Up and down (all supported drones) - Left and right (Mavic 2 series, Mavic Air 2, Air 2S) Gimbal Modes: - Follow - FPV Augmented Reality Localizer: - AR indicators on the video feed for enhanced spatial awareness - Green locator – Home position - Red locator – Point of Interest (user-defined) - Blue locator – GPS position of the piloting device - Works in normal mode, full screen, and VR mode Camera Controls: -Full access to all camera settings FCC Mode Friendly: - The app does not automatically revert to CE mode on drones set to FCC Flight Modes: - Atti/GPS Mode - Tripod Mode - Sport Mode Sync flight logs to AirData UAV

Screenshots

DroneDeploy Flight App4 screens
Maven4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DroneDeploy Flight App at Free against Maven's $27.99. DroneDeploy Flight App also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (5.3K vs 112). Maven's advantage is review sentiment (72% vs 40%) and chart position (#111 vs unranked). On update cadence, 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

DroneDeploy Flight App is free to download; Maven costs $27.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DroneDeploy Flight App holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DroneDeploy Flight App has 5.3K ratings behind it against 112, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of DroneDeploy Flight App's written reviews are positive against 72% of Maven's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DroneDeploy Flight App ships an update fortnightly, Maven every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
DroneDeploy Flight App versus Maven: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDroneDeploy Flight AppMaven
PriceFree — better$27.99
Rating4.7 (5.3K ratings) — better4.3 (112 ratings)
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews71.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.3K — better112
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#111 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size387 MB173 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDroneDeployMichele Vagnetti

Customer experience

DroneDeploy Flight App

All ratings5,227 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral2.5%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews140 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral7.9%
Negative52.1%

Maven

All ratings112 ratings
Positive82.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative10.7%
Written reviews252 reviews
Positive71.8%
Neutral11.5%
Negative16.7%

User reviews

DroneDeploy Flight App

From 5.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fantastic user experience
  • 🚀 Very streamlined
  • 🚀 Automated missions are great
  • 🚀 Excellent program
  • 🚀 Easy to understand and operate

Room to improve

  • 🐛 BUG RIDDEN, COST ME TIME AND MONEY, WASTED ON SITE DISASTER 4YRS NOW
  • 🐛 Many bugs
  • 🐛 Crashes mid flight
  • 🐛 Freezes, glitches, and crashes
  • 🐛 Unreliable, loses drone position, cuts video feed

Maven

From 112 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fantastic app
  • 🚀 All the features
  • 🚀 Excellent for DJI drones
  • 🚀 Constant improvement
  • 🚀 Great for waypoint missions

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with DJI Mini 2 SE
  • 🐛 Crashes and disconnections with DJI Mini 2
  • 🐛 Lack of camera settings control
  • 🐛 Unstable video feed and image quality issues
  • 🐛 Difficulty connecting to DJI Mini 2 SE

Bugs and requests

DroneDeploy Flight App

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Crashes on iOS 12.5.1 and 12.5.2
  • Doesn't work with iOS 14 update
  • Login issues, can't create account
  • Doesn't work on iPad mini
  • Fails to upload and process flight data
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  • Loses GPS signal mid-flight
  • Camera view doesn't work with Mavic 2 Pro

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Exposure control within the app
  • Ability to change start position
  • Support for more drone models like DJI Mini 2, Mavic Air 2, and Inspire 1

Maven

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Copilot mode losing target
  • Drone getting stuck in the air after Copilot mode
  • Sudden app crashes
  • Video feed issues and image quality problems
  • Difficulty connecting to DJI Mini 2 SE
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  • Waypoint missions causing unstable flight
  • Inability to disable tripod mode
  • Sporadic photo saving
  • Inability to switch to manual camera mode

Requested features

23 requests
  • Support for DJI Mini 3 Pro
  • Support for DJI Mini 2 SE
  • Ability to import/export waypoint missions
  • Adjustable hard deck for FPV flying
  • Panorama and AEB shooting capabilities
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  • Ability to select return-to-home location
  • Curved waypoint lines
  • Grid wizard for photogrammetry
  • Ability to pause and resume missions
  • Camera settings control
  • Histogram and grid display
  • Obstacle avoidance
  • Quest 3 VR version
  • Ability to hide telemetry data in VR mode
  • Automatic focus control in VR mode
  • Ability to update home point in VR mode
  • Ability to control camera tilt in VR mode
  • Support for DJI Goggles
  • Support for DJI Air 2S
  • Ability to trigger photos automatically with a timer
  • Ability to curve waypoint lines
  • Pre-set grid patterns for mapping
  • Ability to continue mission from last waypoint after connection loss

In-app purchases

None

DroneDeploy Flight App

No in-app purchases

None

Maven

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DroneDeploy Flight App free?
DroneDeploy Flight App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Maven free?
Maven costs $27.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DroneDeploy Flight App or Maven?
DroneDeploy Flight App is rated higher. DroneDeploy Flight App averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.3K ratings, while Maven averages 4.3 from 112 ratings.
Do DroneDeploy Flight App or Maven have ads?
Neither DroneDeploy Flight App nor Maven shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DroneDeploy Flight App or Maven?
DroneDeploy Flight App ships an update fortnightly, and Maven every 9 days. Most recently, DroneDeploy Flight App was updated on October 26, 2026 and Maven on October 26, 2026.

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