UASidekick

I’ve been using the UASidekick app for a while now, and it’s easily one of the best tools out there for drone pilots. The interface is incredibly user-friendly—everything is laid out intuitively, making it simple to navigate whether you’re a seasoned pilot or just getting started. One of the standout features for me is how fast and seamless it is to get LAANC authorization when flying in controlled airspace. What used to be a bit of a hassle with other tools is now a smooth, efficient process that takes just seconds. I’m always confident knowing I can get the clearance I need without any delays. Overall, the app is extremely well put together—solid design, reliable performance, and features that actually make flying easier and safer. UASidekick has definitely become an essential part of my flight planning toolkit. Highly recommended!

Works well enough for submitting LAANC requests. I appreciate being able to do this for free with an AMA membership. Two features that would make this app better: integration with Siri Shortcuts (e.g. trigger a shortcut when starting and ending a flight) and automatically pulling up relevant NOTAMs when submitting a flight and making me assert that I’ve done so.

This is a thoughtfully designed app. File or review notices to airmen, see no-fly zones around airports, request privacy areas or request search and rescue right on the map. Click what you see on the map overlay to find out more about it. You can also click on an airport to get information or phone numbers for that airport. Everything is intuitive with relevant features embedded into the right places within the app. This app allows you to spend your time flying rather than tied up in the minutiae. It is quick, easy and functional with a sleek look and clean interface. It is a real pleasure to interact with this app.