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SkyDrones on Windows Pc

Developed By: SkyDrones

License: Free

Rating: 3,1/5 - 63 votes

Last Updated: December 23, 2023

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Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.0.110
Size 47.4 MB
Release Date August 01, 17
Category Tools Apps

App Permissions:
Allows access to the vibrator. [see more (14)]

Description from Developer:
The SkyDrones app allows you to turn DJI drones in a safe tool for mapping, measurement and data capture through flight missions with automatic image capturing.


Key features
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About this app

On this page you can download SkyDrones and install on Windows PC. SkyDrones is free Tools app, developed by SkyDrones. Latest version of SkyDrones is 1.0.110, was released on 2017-08-01 (updated on 2023-12-23). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 5,000. Overall rating of SkyDrones is 3,1. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 63 users, 19 users had rated it 5*, 18 users had rated it 1*.

How to install SkyDrones on Windows?

Instruction on how to install SkyDrones on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install SkyDrones on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

  1. Install using BlueStacks
  2. Install using NoxPlayer

Step By Step Guide To Install SkyDrones using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "SkyDrones" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install SkyDrones on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "SkyDrones" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 1.0.110.

Download SkyDrones 1.0.110 on Windows PC – 47.4 MB

The SkyDrones app allows you to turn DJI drones in a safe tool for mapping, measurement and data capture through flight missions with automatic image capturing.


Key features
•  Choose an area for mapping
•  Start a fully autonomous mission
•  The images are automatically taken and geotagged
•  Interrupt a mission at any time in case of danger


Choose the best setup for mapping
•  Altitude
•  Speed
•  Overlap
•  Sidelap
•  Camera angle
•  Capture mode (fast or safe)


Mission types
•  Single Grid: best for 2D mapping
•  Double Grid: best for 3D reconstruction*
•  Irregular Grid: best for irregular areas*
•  Circular: round overview of an area*
•  Spiral: multiple circular flights, improving the 3D model*
•  Vertical: suitable for buildings facades*
* in future releases

The app has been tested on DJI Phantom 3 Standard, DJI Phantom 3 Advanced, DJI Phantom 3 Professional, DJI Phantom 4, DJI Inspire 1, Matrice 100 and Matrice 600. Make sure that you have the latest firmware installed in your drone.

To convert captured images into 2D maps and 3D models, SkyDrones' partner is Pix4D.


Disclaimer
This application is not an autopilot and does not dodge obstacles.
SkyDrones is not responsible for any damage, injury or legality due to misuse of this application. Use only in safe environments.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows applications to change Wi-Fi connectivity state.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows read only access to phone state, including the phone number of the device, current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device.
Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.
Allows applications to discover and pair bluetooth devices.
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.