B4UFLY by FAA

Name: B4UFLY by FAA
Rating: 1.5396825 (2335 reviews)
Author: Federal Aviation Administration

By: Federal Aviation Administration App

Drone Airspace Safety Awareness

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

808,460 ▲ 393

Data as of 2026-09-05

Rating:

1.54

(2,335)

Version:

11.0.1

Last updated: 2024-02-12

Ranking

#76,979 ▼ 114

Overall

Features & Capabilities

B4UFLY by FAA is a user-friendly Chrome extension designed for drone pilots to verify airspace status and local advisories before flying. Provided through a partnership between the FAA and Aloft, this tool helps ensure compliance with airspace regulations and promotes safer drone operations nationwide.

Simply select your intended flight location to view real-time airspace information, advisories, and restrictions. B4UFLY also features crowdsourcing capabilities, allowing users to contribute data by flagging areas for review or submitting new locations, enhancing the advisory database continually. For questions, users can contact the FAA directly. This extension is a must-have for responsible drone operators committed to safe and legal flying practices.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Navigation & Mapping Privacy & Security

By:

Federal Aviation Administration

Downloads:

808,460 393

Rating:

1.54

(2,335)

Version:

11.0.1 Last updated: 2024-02-12

Version code:

1112

Creation date:

2016-03-13

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.VIBRATE Safe

Size:

28.60MB

Email:

b4*****@aloft.ai

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-09-05

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 76,979 ▼ 114

For Developers

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Federal Aviation Administration

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gov.faa.b4ufly2

Email:

b4*****@aloft.ai

Website:

https://www.aloft.ai/b4ufly/

User Reviews

Most reviews say B4UFLY is decommissioned and nonfunctional. Users report it won't start, is no longer supported, and remains in the Play Store, creating confusion and wasted time. Several reviews note it only redirects to other FAA apps or websites rather than offering any real functionality. Overall, the app is viewed as obsolete and not reliable for FAA drone operations guidance.

Pros

Cons

Not functional anymore; app refuses to start and is described as discontinued or out of service.
Still available on the Google Play Store despite being decommissioned; users say it should be removed to avoid confusion and wasted time.
Directs users to other FAA apps or the FAA website rather than providing a usable function.
Repeatedly described as obsolete or not supported and no longer in service.