Your Airspace.
Know What's
In It.
See nearby aircraft in real time with a simple ADS-B receiver and mobile app designed for drone pilots. LAANC, TFRs, weather radar and obstacles — all in one place.
Don't Be Tomorrow's Headline.
Every day, drone pilots share airspace with planes and helicopters they never see coming. One near-miss is all it takes to end your flying career — and make the evening news. The Drone Pilot ADS-B app puts every ADS-B equipped aircraft in your area right on your screen, in real time, before it ever becomes a problem. Not every aircraft transmits ADS-B Out — but the ones that do will never catch you off guard again.
An alarm that goes off constantly becomes background noise — and background noise gets ignored. That's why Drone Pilot ADS-B lets you customize your alert rules to match your exact flying environment. Flying near a busy airport? Tighten your rules. Out in open rural airspace? Relax them. The right alert at the right moment is what actually keeps you safe — not a screen full of warnings you've learned to tune out.
400+
FAA drone incidents reported annually
60s
Setup time from box to live traffic
$0
Cost of the 30-day free trial
Everything You Need.
Nothing You Don't.
Built from the ground up for drone pilots — not repurposed from manned aircraft software.
Live ADS-B Traffic
See every ADS-B equipped aircraft within range on your map in real time. Altitude, speed, direction, and distance — all at a glance.
LAANC Zones
Color-coded LAANC authorization grids overlaid directly on your map. Know your altitude limits before you ever take off.
Live TFR Alerts
Temporary flight restrictions displayed and alerted in real time. Never accidentally enter a TFR again.
Weather Radar
Live precipitation radar overlay so you can see exactly what's heading your way and make smart go/no-go decisions.
Towers & Obstacles
Cell towers, transmission lines, water towers, and pipelines all on one map. Know what's in your flight path before you launch.
Bluetooth + WiFi
Connect via Bluetooth and keep your phone on cellular for live maps and weather. Or use WiFi for maximum data throughput.
Up and Running
in Three Steps.
No complicated setup. No technical knowledge required. If you can plug in a USB cable and install an app, you're good to go.
Get Your Receiver
Order a PilotADSB.com Stratux receiver — or flash our free firmware onto your own Raspberry Pi. Every unit ships pre-configured and tested. Your 1-year app subscription is included.
Power On & Connect
Plug in your receiver, wait 60–120 seconds for it to boot, then connect via Bluetooth or WiFi from the Drone Pilot ADS-B app on your Android device. Takes less than 2 minutes.
Fly With Awareness
Your map populates with live aircraft, LAANC zones, TFRs, weather, and obstacles in real time. You'll never want to fly without it again.
See Them.
Now Hear Their Intent.
ADS-B gives you the position of every equipped aircraft in your area. But position alone doesn't tell you what that plane is about to do.
Add a Yaesu FTA-250L handheld aviation radio and you gain the second layer — you can actually hear pilots announcing their intentions on the CTAF frequency at uncontrolled airports. Full stop? Touch and go? Low approach? You'll know before they're anywhere near you.
Layer 1 — ADS-B Receiver
Real-time aircraft position, altitude, speed & direction on your map
Layer 2 — Drone Pilot ADS-B App
LAANC, TFRs, weather radar, obstacles & traffic alerts
Layer 3 — Yaesu Aviation Radio
Hear pilot intent on CTAF — the ultimate situational awareness upgrade
Start Free.
Subscribe When You're Ready.
Every new user gets a full 30-day free trial — no credit card required. Try every feature before you commit to a single dollar.
Free Trial
$0
30 days — no credit card required
- Full app access — every feature
- Live ADS-B traffic
- LAANC, TFRs, Weather Radar
- Towers & Obstacles
- Bluetooth + WiFi connection
Annual
$39.99
per year — save 33% vs monthly
- Everything in Free Trial
- Uninterrupted access all year
- All future feature updates
- Priority forum support
- Included free with any receiver
Monthly
$4.99
per month — cancel any time
- Everything in Free Trial
- Flexible month-to-month
- All future feature updates
- Cancel any time via Google Play
- No long-term commitment
All subscriptions managed through Google Play. Cancel any time. Questions? See our FAQ or visit the forum.