SidePilot is a utility app developed by Tom Brereton. Available for $13.99, it was updated to v2.00 on July 24, 2024, and currently holds a 3.65 out of 5 rating based on 40 reviews. Before downloading, make sure your device has at least 60 MB of free space and runs Android 13+ or iOS 14.0+.
The ArduCopter/Plane/Rover GCS
Video: SidePilot Overview
Description
This is the app for drone enthusiasts who wish to have a more portable ground station. Works with ArduPilot platform, including 3DR Solo via WiFi, Bluetooth Low Energy or Cellular connection.
SidePilot may be playable on Windows and macOS using Android emulators such as BlueStacks. Follow our BlueStacks installation guide to get started. Looking for SidePilot APK? Visit our forums for help finding authorized downloads, installing APK files, and troubleshooting installation issues.
User Reviews and Ratings
★★★★☆Much Better now in Dec 24
I had an early version and haven’t flown the drone in a while, and the drone wasn’t very stable figuring out if the gyros needed recalibration was fairly complicated, and this new version the app itself told me the gyros needed reconfiguration went into the configuration and walked me through it simply by hitting, turning on its side hitting next. excellent Job improvements.
The drone is much more stable as well
Probably because the gyros are properly configured now
★★★★★3dr Solo
This app has kept my Solo flying and I have watched this app go through the changes. Thank you for all the work put into this and keeping my old Solo flying. Cheers.
★★★★★Solo
iPhone app for the Solo drone. It’s always being updated by Tom . The drone is a beast and it has a gimbal that holds a GoPro camera for great photos! I’ve been using this app for years now and it works really great
★★☆☆☆Unable to install the firmware on the drone
Sorry for the twin stars.. Followed the instructions and tried to update the copter firmware. It abruptly ended and now my drone has a solid red orange led light lit up. The controller is unable to pair or locate the drone. It keeps displaying waiting for Solo. Can you help pls
★★★★★Plug and play
This app is pretty amazing. It just works. One thing that I have to work out is why many functions are “unsupported” (I think that’s what the voice was saying). Any ideas? Thanks for the useful app. Very much worth the money.
