SidePilot

The ArduCopter/Plane/Rover GCS

Price
$13.99App Store
In-App PurchaseNo
LaunchedSep 29, 2016
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Total Ratings

United States

53
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7
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6
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1 star
11

Description

This is the app for drone enthusiasts who wish to have a more portable ground station.

Works with ArduPilot platform via WiFi, Bluetooth Low Energy or Cellular connection, including 3DR Solo.

NOTE: You must have either WiFi, Cellular or Serial Bluetooth connection to your drone.

User Manual is available at https://sidepilot.net/pdf/SidePilot-UserManual.pdf

Features:
• Supports ArduCopter, ArduPlane and ArduRover via MAVLink protocol.
• Displays current drone location, with information such as altitude, yaw, pitch and roll.
• ADSB integration to display nearby aircraft and provide warnings.
• Create, edit and delete waypoints.
• Audible alerts for important information.
• Edit, save and load parameters.
• Perform a Pre-Flight checklist with live weather information.
• Low battery warnings and alerts.
• View onboard video, and live stream it to YouTube.
• Record telemetry logs and export for sharing.
• Follow Me - Have your drone follow you using your devices GPS location, or visually with Object Tracking.
• Orbit mode - Automatically orbit an object for a fantastic cinematic shots!
• Grid Waypoints - Create a survey grid to fly
• Tap to fly - Tap a location on the map to send your drone there!
• Perform calibrations at the field.
• And many, many more...

Quick-start guide (Using a WiFi connection):
1. Turn on drone and connect using WiFi.
2. Start SidePilot, navigate to settings and select either WiFi UDP, TCP or 3DR Solo (as applicable).
3. If setting up WiFi manually, click on WiFi Settings and input the correct IP address and port that the MAVLink protocol is running over.
4. Go back to the main screen and press the connect button on the top right. The app will begin displaying information about the drone. If not, double check your WiFi settings.

Please post suggestions and bug reports on the SidePilot Facebook page or via email to tom@sidepilot.net

WARNING: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

Note: iPads without cellular do not have GPS capability unless tethered to a iOS Device with cellular, and even then it is poor and not suitable for navigation.

Screenshots

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Version History

Releasing updates every about 1 month on average. Last update 54 days ago.

2.1.0.2Nov 27, 2024

2.1.0.2:
- Adds additional copter frame icons

2.1.0:
NEW:
- RTK NTRIP Corrections
FIXED:
- Crashing during custom action create
- Crashes when starting a Cable Cam shot
- Other bug fixes and improvements

2.1.0.1Nov 11, 2024

2.1.0.1 - Fixes some annoying crashes

2.1.0:
NEW:
- RTK NTRIP Corrections
FIXED:
- Crashing during custom action create
- Crashes when starting a Cable Cam shot
- Other bug fixes and improvements

2.1.0Nov 03, 2024

NEW:
- RTK NTRIP Injection
FIXED:
- Crashing during custom action create
- Crashes when starting a Cable Cam shot
- Other bug fixes and improvements

2.0.9Oct 14, 2024

NEW:
- MavFTP support
- Customizable Action Button (with flows)
- Support for Portrait orientation in all menus (except the main map view)
- Visual Follow Me tuning
FIXED:
- 3DR Solo stick calibration and button selection not working
- Waypoint files not importing

As well as many other bug fixes and improvements

2.0.8.1Jul 24, 2024

* Bug fixes and improvements.

2.0.8May 27, 2024

* Added universal video player (FFmpeg based)
* Loads of bug fixes and improvements.

2.0.7Apr 06, 2024

2.0.7:
● Resizable video view
● Improved Solo connection
● Tutorial to show off features
● Many bug fixes and improvements

2.0.6.2Mar 01, 2024

2.0.6.2:
● Fixed 3DR Solo video feed not working

2.0.6.1:
● Fixed MAVLink Connection Bug

2.0.6:
● Improved Internet ADSB
● Fixed the weather display in the Pre-Flight Checklist
● Removed Facebook Livestream option

2.0.6.1Feb 25, 2024

2.0.6.1:
● Fixed MAVLink Connection Bug

2.0.6:
● Improved Internet ADSB
● Fixed the weather display in the Pre-Flight Checklist
● Removed Facebook Livestream option

2.0.6Feb 07, 2024

● Fixed Accelerometer Calibration Bug
● Improved Internet ADSB
● Fixed the weather display in the Pre-Flight Checklist
● Removed Facebook Livestream option

2.0.5.1Sep 13, 2022

2.0.5.1:
• Some small bug fixes

2.0.5:
• Fixed Solo GoPro Control
• Added ArduRemoteID Support (Beta)
• Added GeoFence
• And squished a few bugs

2.0.5Sep 12, 2022

• Fixed Solo GoPro Control
• Added ArduRemoteID Support (Beta)
• Added GeoFence
• And squished a few bugs

2.0.4May 03, 2022

Many changes in this version:
* Custom maps with offline cache capability
* Waypoint/Cable cam direction arrows
* Waypoint/Parameter set import/export from Mission Planner
* Customisable top bar items (tap and hold to change)
* ArduPlane and ArduRover support
* Improved compass calibration
* Rehauled settings screen, moved around some settings
* Many other small fixes/improvements.

2.0.3.1Mar 12, 2022

* Bug fix for GoPro shutter/mode change not working.

2.0.3Feb 24, 2022

• Advanced Mission Resume
• Raw MAVLink data inspector
• Waypoints are now draggable to new locations
• Improved Grid mission creation
• Improved Cable cam yaw
• Fixed RTM not working as expected
• Other small bug fixes and UI improvements.

2.0.2Jan 30, 2022

● Updated the altitude display to show height AGL instead of MSL.
● Fixed compass calibration popup never disappearing.
● Fix for fence settings applying incorrectly.
● And other small bug fixes.

2.0.1Oct 27, 2021

2.0.1 is a minor patch to version 2.0 resolving a connection issue with 3DR Solo.

SidePilot 2.0 is here!

● Lots of bug fixes
● Improvements to all 'Shots'
● Enable location history track on map
● Telemetry Logs
● MAVLink 2 support
● And more!

2.0Oct 22, 2021

SidePilot 2.0 is here!

● Lots of bug fixes
● Improvements to all 'Shots'
● Enable location history track on map
● Telemetry Logs
● MAVLink 2 support
● And more!

1.4.4.1Jul 21, 2021

● Bug fix for accelerometer calibrations

1.4.4Jul 20, 2021

● Improvements for Solo firmware updates
● Prompt to join Solo WiFi network
● Various Bug fixes

1.4.3Jul 19, 2021

● Improvements for Solo firmware updates
● Prompt to join Solo WiFi network
● Various Bug fixes

1.4.2Jul 08, 2021

● Fixed Solo video feed not appearing immediately
● Various Bug fixes

1.4.1Feb 19, 2021

● Bug fixes

1.4.0Feb 08, 2021

● Added the ability to flip the video feed
● Now able to record Solo footage locally when not using a gimbal
● Some UI bug fixes

1.38.3Feb 02, 2021

● Fixes 3DR Solo firmware upgrade postinstall script issue

1.38.2Jan 20, 2021

● Small bug and crash fixes

1.38.1Jan 01, 2021

● Fixed medium flight speed slider bug.

1.38Dec 29, 2020

● General bug fixes and improvements

1.37Dec 10, 2020

● General bug fixes and improvements

1.36.5Dec 02, 2020

● SidePilot development has resumed!
● Many bug fixes have been implemented
● Updated code base to support future updates
● Facebook Live Streaming Fixed!
● Internet ADSB working again!
● Compass calibration optimisations
● Solo - Video stream improvements
● Auto connect on launch
● Solo - Locally saved photos work
● Dark theme fixes

1.36.4Jan 11, 2019

* Fixed performance slider bug
* Fixed 3DR firmware update process

1.36.3Sep 18, 2018

* Bug fixes and performance improvements
* Performance calibration sliders fixed
* Facebook Live streaming works again
* Video stream no longer 'catches up' the buffer when returning to the main screen

1.36.2Sep 03, 2018

Bug fixes, Performance improvements & Improved Arducopter 3.6+ support

1.36.1Jun 26, 2018

Just a small patch to fix custom bluetooth functionality

1.36Jun 25, 2018

* Compatibility with ArduCopter 3.6
* Increased support for custom BLE modules
* General bug fixes

1.35Feb 19, 2018

* Fixed RSSI not showing in Advanced status menu
* Fixed 3DR Solo button change menu crashing the app.

1.34Feb 07, 2018

* Fixed 3DR Solo firmware parameters not being loaded correctly
* Added OpenSolo Smart RTL mode support
* General Bug Fixes

1.33Dec 21, 2017

* iPhone X layout support
* Other layout fixes
* Waypoint load fix

1.32Dec 08, 2017

* ADS-B Flight Tracking - Real time flight information of aircraft around you
* General bug fixes

1.31Nov 30, 2017

* Waypoint Speed control
* Solo - Photos now save locally when taken using the controller paddle
* Solo - Photos no longer get saved as black images

1.30Sep 29, 2017

Our biggest feature update yet!

NEW:
All:
* Panorama Mode - Take a set number of photos while yaw'ing. Currently does not trigger if not using Solo, will come in a future update
* Return to Me - Returns to your iOS devices GPS location
* Mission distances - Get a running and total of your missions flight distance.
* Generic BLE module support! - You can now use modules such as the HM-10 with SidePilot!
Solo:
* YouTube and Custom RTMP live streaming
* Solo visual tracking follow me - Still in alpha but seems to work okay.
* Battery information (Cell voltages, current etc)
* Solo settings - WiFi SSID, password and power
* Button assignments - Change which button does what. A& B only for stock users, all buttons for OpenSolo users.
* LED control - Change each LED color, strobe, speed etc and save it for each flight.
* Light show - Sync LED's to either current microphone noise or to a prerecorded song using Vixen software (see user manual)

FIXES:
* MPCC yaw control is better (not perfect yet though)
* Compass calibration actually works
* Accelerometer calibration actually works
* Home position not being set correctly
* Parameter sets not uploading correctly
* Disconnecting not actually disconnecting you
* Solo offline firmware downloads
* General UI updates

Fin. (That was alot!)

1.27Sep 15, 2017

Support for OpenSolo firmware upgrade process.
This is for ALL 3DR Solo users.

Also fixes issues with parameter uploading

1.26Aug 22, 2017

* Fixed Solo photo capture not taking a photo on the GoPro
* Added Boat mode
* Fixed Solo GC firmware update

1.25.5Aug 03, 2017

Minor Update:
* Migrated backend files to github for better availability
* Fixed GoPro photo issue
* Implemented basic Multi Point Cable Cam (no yaw control yet, next update)

1.25.4Jul 15, 2017

Fixed Solo firmware updating

1.25.3Jul 14, 2017

Fixed issues with Solo firmware updating

1.25.2Jul 12, 2017

Bug fixes
* Waypoint deleting crashing app
* Solo firmware upgrade not working
* Imperial units while setting waypoints

1.25Jul 11, 2017

NEW:
* Main screen layout update
* Landscape only! From this update, SidePilot will only be using landscape mode.
* Waypoint menu update - Can now reorder way points and edit from this menu. Can now add waypoints at your drones current coordinates!
* Imperial unit support
* Geotag photos as they are saved to camera roll, match up with photos on the GoPro for easy geotagging.
* Import and export waypoints, parameters and logs. Gives you the ability to share with friends/devices as well as edit manually on a computer
* Waypoint POI's - Enter a POI and when your craft is doing a mission it will point the gimble at the POI.

Bug Fixes:
* Facebook live-streaming share with friends
* Fixed log importing
* Facebook live view counter

1.24Jun 24, 2017

NEW:
* Compass calibration
* Performance Settings (Flight speed, yaw speed, maximum altitude, maximum range)
* GPS Sat count and HDOP displayed
* Save & load entire parameter sets
* Drift option in the mode button

FIXED:
* Voice alerts no longer repeat endlessly
* 'Go to Point' will return to loiter when arrived

1.23Jun 15, 2017

NEW
* Facebook Live Streaming! If using a 3DR solo, you can now live stream directly to Facebook!
* Solo Green cube firmware upgrade! If you have installed the Green Cube in your Solo, you can now keep up to date with the latest firmware updates, directly from the App!

FIXED
* Parameters now load correctly and don't duplicate on save
* Height indicator moved to the top bar
* MJPEG video streaming fixed
* Takeoff and RTL offline waypoints fixed

1.22May 25, 2017

Our biggest update yet!

* Save video to camera roll
* Better Fullscreen video
* Dedicated Shots button
* Offline Waypoints
* Cable Cam (New Shot)
* Timestamp for dataflash logs
* More waypoint options (Camera & Servo trigger)
* Shots start recording
* Follow me dynamic altitude

1.21Apr 21, 2017

* Orbit Mode!

* Video mode freezes fixed
* Other bug fixes

1.20Apr 09, 2017

* Follow Me - Use your devices GPS to follow you at a set distance
* Solo video support - including GoPro shutter and mode control!
* Pre-Flight checklist current weather (wind & temp)information and alerts based on your location
* Grid Waypoints - Create a survey grid to fly
* Tap to fly to point - Tap a location and your drone will fly there!
* General Bug fixes

1.13Dec 14, 2016

* Better Arducopter 3.4 support
* Level Calibration. Ensure your drone flies level after transport
* More detailed Parameters. Each parameter now has a full detail description and range of possible values. No more googling to find out what to change a parameter too.

*General bug fixes

1.12Nov 23, 2016

* Airport No-Fly indicator - Red circle on map indicates a 5.5km radius around an airport.
* Improved look status bar - Less cluttered, leaves more room for the map
* Pre-flight checklist - Use the built in or customize for your use.
* Bug fixes for WiFi video feed

1.11Nov 04, 2016

NEW:
* Dataflash logs - download and export your on board flight logs via email
* 3D Map! - Zoom in and pull up with 2 fingers to go into 3D mode
* Advanced status view - view extra status's such as rc out values, IMU values, etc

FIXED:
* Logs displaying 'Optional' around values and duplicating these
* Live Video crashing or not being displayed on the main screen

1.1Oct 20, 2016

* New App name!
* Increased PX4 support
* Calibrate Radio limits
* Set flight modes
* PID Tuning
* Arrow pointing towards drone

1.01Oct 04, 2016

Fixed not being able to connect via UDP
Fixed support for older devices.

LaunchedSep 29, 2016

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