Jim McAndrew Dronelink Staff
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Why should I trust Dronelink to fly my drone?
Dronelink was created by Jim McAndrew, a software architect and drone enthusiast from Austin, Texas. His passion for creating drone software started in 2014 with Autopilot, the first third-party fl...
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Learning Resources
There are a variety of ways to begin and continue learning Dronelink. 1. Getting Started Tutorials - Our Recommended Starting Point Learn by getting your hands on the product and out flying! Trai...
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What makes Dronelink different or better than other apps?
Most flight automation apps are limited to uploading missions to the drone for execution. This approach is called onboard waypoints, and it is the reason why most apps are essentially clones of eac...
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What are the system requirements? Supported drones and devices?
Dronelink is supported across a variety of drones, mobile devices and operating systems. Visit dronelink.com/supported-drones to find out if your drone is supported. Visit dronelink.com/download to...
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When will Dronelink add support for DJI's new drones?
Dronelink is built on the DJI Mobile SDK, which does not always include support for DJI's latest drones. DJI does not usually reveal specific timelines for new hardware support, but in the past we ...
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Why is iOS not supported for newer DJI drones?
Dronelink supports DJI drones by using the DJI Mobile SDK (MSDK). Starting with version 5 of the MSDK, DJI decided to only support Android devices, and they currently have no plans to add support f...
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Does Dronelink offer support? How do I get support?
Yes, the best way to get support is by posting to the forums (free user registration required): Post your question in one of the following categories: General questions Bug reports Feature request...
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How do I install the Dronelink mobile app?
Go to dronelink.com/download and select your drone from the list. Then select your remote controller / mobile device to download and install the correct Dronelink app. The Dronelink app is supporte...
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How do I upgrade my account? Upgrade my plan?
You may be prompted to upgrade your account while using Dronelink if you attempt to access a feature that is not in your plan. Or you can select to upgrade your account. Hobbyist plans can upgrad...
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Is there a free trial of Dronelink?
No, Dronelink does not offer free trials, however: If you want to try the Dronelink mobile app to see if it will connect to your drone and/or perform well, you can do that for free as described he...
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