# spotfindr – Drone No Fly Zones

> Find drone spots worldwide. Check restrictions, manage drones & licenses

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.spotfindr](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.spotfindr)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.spotfindr`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** michaelhitzker
- **Category:** TRAVEL\_AND\_LOCAL
- **Downloads:** 12,678
- **Rating:** 3.29 / 5 (82 ratings)
- **Version:** 13.6.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-20
- **First published:** 2019-06-04
- **Publisher country:** AT
- **Size:** 76 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spotfindr)
- **Website:** [http://www.spotfindr.app](http://www.spotfindr.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.spotfindr.app/legal/privacy-policy](https://www.spotfindr.app/legal/privacy-policy)

## Description

spotfindr is your copilot in the sky. Discover 1,500+ drone spots worldwide—whether you fly FPV, cinematic drones, or just for fun. Check flight restrictions, see if a location is legal to fly, understand how crowded it is, and manage your drone fleet and licenses.

Store licenses digitally, share your own spots with the community, and track fly sessions with Fly Sessions to log airtime. Spot reviews by real people ensure high-quality locations, helping you plan smarter, fly safer, and explore more.

## Rankings

- #514,093 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.spotfindr.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Spotfindr shows promise with an easy-to-use interface, good UI, and useful nearby drone spots, plus simple Google login. However, recurring complaints focus on paywalled data and features, sparse spot coverage, performance issues, regional availability gaps, and occasional spot inaccuracies. Addressing data coverage, pricing, and reliability would be key to broader adoption.

### Pros

- Easy to use / intuitive interface
- Nice UI design
- Helpful for finding spots near me and drone locations
- Google sign-in convenience (avoids extra accounts)

### Cons

- Paywall / subscription model for essential data (regulations, weather)
- Too few spots / sparse data coverage
- Slow or clunky performance and occasional hangs (e.g., creating spots)
- Country availability limitations (not available in some regions)
- Inaccurate/misplaced spots on the map

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.spotfindr)