There are a few alternative apps out there that can take control of your DJI Mavic Pro, DJI Spark, DJI Phantom series drone and more, the best of these apps that we've tried to date is Litchi.
How do I connect my drone to my phone?
You can connect your drone to an Android phone by: Your drone needs power. Go to Settings > Network and Internet > WiFi. Connect to your drone's WiFi network using the passphrase included in your manual. You can use the mobile app to complete all setup, calibration, and configuration steps.
Is there a universal app for drones?
The free DroneDeploy app is the leading software for drones with millions of flights flown by over 100,000 pilots! Download the DroneDeploy app to upgrade your drone with autonomous and free flight capabilities for automated capture in just a few taps. Your drone will fly itself! Anyone can fly with DroneDeploy.
How can I control my drone with my phone?
- Download the mobile app for your particular drone brand and model.
- Power on your drone.
- Go to your phone's WiFi settings and connect to your drone's WiFi network.
- Go into your drone's mobile app and follow the setup, calibration and configuration procedures.
What app do I use for my drone?
- Airmap. A must-have for every drone pilot.
- Hover. Drawing on the valuable data from AirMap, Hover is a simple app that tells you if it's safe to fly in your current location.
- Google Maps.
- PhotoPills.
- UAV Forecast.
- B4UFly.
- DJI Go.
- Tesla Field Recorder.
Can you use a different controller for a drone?
Connecting a drone to a controller follows almost the same process for all drones. Different apps control each depending on the model, which is why most times, one cannot use a separate drone controller for a specific drone. The controller will be incompatible and will not connect to the drone.