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WiFi UAV App Review: A Niche Controller for Compatible Drones

by 文 张

2.8
IOSEntertainment
This app serves as a dedicated remote control and camera interface for specific drone models. If you need granular control over a compatible UAV's camera settings and flight parameters, WiFi UAV provides those tools. Perfect for drone owners seeking a tailored alternative to a manufacturer's default application.

Detailed Review

WiFi UAV positions itself as a utility for operating compatible drones via an iOS device, focusing on providing direct control over camera functions and flight adjustments. The app enters a crowded marketplace of drone utilities but carves out a specific niche by targeting users who already own hardware from particular manufacturers. Its value is intrinsically tied to device compatibility, functioning less as a standalone entertainment product and more as a specialized remote interface. Core functionality revolves around establishing a connection between the iOS device and the drone's onboard systems. Key operations include adjusting camera parameters like resolution, frame rate, and exposure, alongside managing flight controls. The interface typically presents a live video feed, on-screen joysticks for navigation, and menus for system settings. For it to work, the drone must support a Wi-Fi connection that the app can recognize and pair with, a process that some reviews indicate can be initially unclear. In real-world usage, the experience is highly dependent on the specific drone model. When successfully paired, users gain a portable control center, potentially useful for aerial photography sessions or precise flight maneuvers. The scenario involves launching the app, connecting to the drone's Wi-Fi network, and then accessing the control dashboard. However, the utility is immediately nullified without the correct hardware, a point of significant confusion reflected in the broader app store ratings. Its purpose is functional rather than broadly entertaining. User feedback presents a stark divide. Positive reviews, like the ones provided, come from owners of compatible drones who praise the level of control. These users report successfully changing camera settings and managing their equipment. Conversely, the app's low aggregate score stems from widespread installer confusion, with many downloading it expecting a universal drone simulator or game. Comments frequently question how to connect or express disappointment upon realizing a physical drone is mandatory. This highlights a potential issue with discoverability and clear app description. In a balanced assessment, WiFi UAV is a competent tool for its intended, narrow audience. Its strengths are precise control and customization for supported drones, which dedicated users genuinely value. The primary limitation is its complete reliance on specific external hardware, making it irrelevant—and frustrating—for the general public. The app store presentation could better manage these expectations to align with its specialized function.

Key Features

  • Direct camera control: Adjusts settings like resolution and exposure on the connected drone's camera for customized aerial shots.
  • Live video feed: Streams footage directly from the drone's camera to the iOS device screen for real-time framing and monitoring.
  • On-screen flight controls: Provides virtual joysticks and control panels to navigate the drone from the mobile device.
  • Device parameter adjustment: Allows users to modify various flight and system settings specific to their compatible drone model.
  • Media capture initiation: Enables triggering of photo and video recording directly from the app interface during flight.

Why Users Love It

Granular drone customization
Direct hardware control

Perfect for: Owners of specific, compatible drone models seeking an alternative control application with detailed settings access.

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Current Rank

#42

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Average Rank

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User Reviews

Jack skid24
Apr 10, 2025

People think this app is just for flying drones, but you actually have to have a drone to use this app this great because you can change the camera. You can change everything on the drone that you have. The best drone app People think this app is just for flying drones, but you actually have to have a drone to use this app this great because you can change the camera. You can change everything on the drone that you have.

JohnOB11
Feb 8, 2025

OK, so I have a drone from the company that this attaches to a quick question I have- can you actually take videos in photos and send it to your album??????? that’s something I really want for this I guess you can add some more OK, so I have a drone from the company that this attaches to a quick question I have- can you actually take videos in photos and send it to your album??????? that’s something I really want for this

@CHiLERO_2024
Jul 17, 2025

Can someone explain me how to connect the camera and the video features please Camera Can someone explain me how to connect the camera and the video features please

Gillsterman
Aug 30, 2025

I’ve never had any problem with this app. I use it to take pics because I prefer to use the physical controller. Ford what its suppost to do I’ve never had any problem with this app. I use it to take pics because I prefer to use the physical controller.

IsTheMasterrr
Feb 7, 2024

So overall if ordered or using a drink like the YCRC Drone, to use it you need to connect to the drone. You will need to turn ON the drone and go to your Wi-Fi settings, then add a new Wi-Fi connection, the drones Wi-Fi is like this "FLOW_xxxxxx" so basically search for a Wi-Fi connection that starts with "FLOW_". If you connected it, and donwload this app, WiFi UAV, go to the app and make sure your connected to the drone by Wi-Fi. If you finished the steps, click start. You will already see your drones camera, but the drones camera will mostly be bad and maybe not 1080P or 4K. But you still will be able to see pretty much anything. You will also see some controls on the sides. To get the drone to get in running, click the button on the bottom left, then you can learn to run it. Make sure you have the instruction manual to see what buttons does what. Then you can use it. Everything of the app is OK and easy to learn but if your downloaded it, it can be sketchy since it an Chinese Third-Party app, so it might secretly collect data, but it might ask you for location so maybe enter your approximate location. But it doesn't really do anything else and according to the App Store, it seems no data is being really tracked. If you have an Anti-Virus, that is very good, but one thing it can add is more features of an app in 2024 and a signal strength reader to show your connection to the drone from the device. It works great with iOS 17 and older and might with higher OS. So pretty good I meant to give a 3.5 stars but I just did 4 Ok if you understand it all, but kind of sketch to download an Chinese app So overall if ordered or using a drink like the YCRC Drone, to use it you need to connect to the drone. You will need to turn ON the drone and go to your Wi-Fi settings, then add a new Wi-Fi connection, the drones Wi-Fi is like this "FLOW_xxxxxx" so basically search for a Wi-Fi connection that starts with "FLOW_". If you connected it, and donwload this app, WiFi UAV, go to the app and make sure your connected to the drone by Wi-Fi. If you finished the steps, click start. You will already see your drones camera, but the drones camera will mostly be bad and maybe not 1080P or 4K. But you still will be able to see pretty much anything. You will also see some controls on the sides. To get the drone to get in running, click the button on the bottom left, then you can learn to run it. Make sure you have the instruction manual to see what buttons does what. Then you can use it. Everything of the app is OK and easy to learn but if your downloaded it, it can be sketchy since it an Chinese Third-Party app, so it might secretly collect data, but it might ask you for location so maybe enter your approximate location. But it doesn't really do anything else and according to the App Store, it seems no data is being really tracked. If you have an Anti-Virus, that is very good, but one thing it can add is more features of an app in 2024 and a signal strength reader to show your connection to the drone from the device. It works great with iOS 17 and older and might with higher OS. So pretty good I meant to give a 3.5 stars but I just did 4

App Details

Developer

文 张

Platform

ios

Rating

2.8

Last Updated

12/26/2025