# B4UFLY by FAA

> Drone Airspace Safety Awareness

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/gov.faa.b4ufly2](https://chrome-stats.com/d/gov.faa.b4ufly2)

## Overview

- **ID:** `gov.faa.b4ufly2`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Federal Aviation Administration
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 808,460
- **Rating:** 1.54 / 5 (2,335 ratings)
- **Version:** 11.0.1
- **Last updated:** 2024-02-12
- **First published:** 2016-03-13
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 29 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gov.faa.b4ufly2)
- **Website:** [https://www.aloft.ai/b4ufly/](https://www.aloft.ai/b4ufly/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.faa.gov/uas/gettingstarted/b4ufly-privacy-policy](https://www.faa.gov/uas/gettingstarted/b4ufly-privacy-policy)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #76,979 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`

## Review summary

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.

### 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.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/gov.faa.b4ufly2)