# Drone-Spot

> Find the perfect spot to fly your drone in an authorized space

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/tech.drone\_spot.DroneSpotAndroid](https://chrome-stats.com/d/tech.drone_spot.DroneSpotAndroid)

## Overview

- **ID:** `tech.drone_spot.DroneSpotAndroid`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Sylvain Merieult
- **Category:** LIBRARIES\_AND\_DEMO
- **Downloads:** 108,878
- **Rating:** 3.75 / 5 (1,040 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.0.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-30
- **First published:** 2018-04-23
- **Publisher country:** FR
- **Size:** 81 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tech.drone_spot.DroneSpotAndroid)
- **Website:** [https://www.drone-spot.tech/](https://www.drone-spot.tech/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.drone-spot.tech/mentions-legales.aspx](https://www.drone-spot.tech/mentions-legales.aspx)

## Description

Drone-Spot is your ultimate tool for locating authorized drone flying spots. Designed for photographers, recreational flyers, FPV, and racing drone enthusiasts, it offers a comprehensive community-sourced database of flying locations. The extension integrates essential features such as Géoportail map views for aviation regulations, access details, sunrise and sunset times, real-time weather conditions, and K index values.

Version 6 introduces enhanced usability with a smoother interface, improved menus, redesigned maps, and an informative glossary. Additional features include aircraft equipment registration via barcode, detailed flight environment data, weather forecasts (TAF & METAR), flight history logging, AI-assisted regulatory guidance, upgraded PDF viewer, and secure storage of certificates like training, registry, and insurance documents. Drone-Spot ensures both compliance and convenience for all drone pilots.

## Rankings

- #212,102 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `tech.drone_spot.DroneSpotAndroid.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate that the Drone-Spot app is intuitive and provides useful drone-related information, especially for France. However, many users complain that the app is only in French with no English option, limiting usability for non-French speakers. Additionally, the search feature is reportedly broken, and the app lacks updates for drone regulations in some regions, such as Iceland. Some users also face technical issues with the latest app version not launching.

### Pros

- App is very intuitive and easy to use even if you don't speak French
- Provides useful and comprehensive information for drone flying in France
- Good app that gives all necessary info

### Cons

- App is only in French and lacks English translation
- Search functionality is broken or does not work properly
- App is not updated with current drone regulations in certain countries like Iceland
- Version 4 of the app does not launch or crashes

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