SidePilot 2.0.8

Tom Brereton – Commercial – iOS
out of 39 votes

Streamline Your Workflow with SidePilot

Minh Ong

01/26/2025

SidePilot by Tom Brereton is an innovative tool designed to enhance productivity by seamlessly integrating various applications into a unified workflow, making multitasking easier than ever.

This app caters to drone enthusiasts seeking a portable ground station experience.

Compatible with the ArduPilot platform, which includes 3DR Solo connectivity via WiFi or Bluetooth Low Energy.

For detailed instructions, please refer to the user manual at User Manual.

Features:

Supports ArduCopter, ArduPlane, and ArduRover
Showcases GPS drone location and nearby aircraft on a map
Enables offline waypoint set creation, editing, and deletion. Import and export sets for sharing or text editor modifications
Functionality for arming/disarming
Displays VFR information like altitude, yaw, pitch, and roll
Voice alerts for critical updates and mode changes
Parameter set modification, saving, and loading capabilities
Pre-flight checklist completion
GPS satellite status tracking
Provides distance from home/device
Battery voltage display with alerts
Ability to calibrate battery monitor, accelerometer, compass, and radio limits
Live stream drone video directly to Facebook or YouTube
Access advanced drone data such as IMU, vibration, RC input/output, etc
Download Dataflash & record telemetry logs
"Follow Me" - Utilize device GPS for automated following at a preset distance/altitude
"Orbit mode" - Circle around an object for cinematic shots
Grid Waypoints creation for survey missions
"Tap to fly to point" feature - Simply tap the location on the map for your drone to fly there
Internet-based ADSB information viewing for nearby aircraft positions and alerts
And many more...

Quick Start Guide (Using a WiFi connection):

Power on the drone and connect via WiFi.
Launch the app and access settings. Choose between WiFi UDP, TCP, or 3DR Solo (for 3DR Solo usage).
In case of manual WiFi setup, navigate to WiFi Settings and input accurate IP address and port running the MAVLink protocol.
Return to the main screen and click the connect button in the top right corner. The app should start displaying drone information. If not, review your WiFi settings.
For further assistance, kindly engage with the SidePilot Facebook page.

Please share suggestions and bug reports through the SidePilot Facebook page or email them to [email protected].

Note: Prolonged use of GPS in the background may significantly reduce battery life. Note: iPads lacking cellular connectivity do not have GPS functionality unless linked to an iOS Device with cellular capabilities. Even then, it might be inadequate for navigation modes like Follow Me.

Overview

SidePilot is a Commercial software in the category System Utilities developed by Tom Brereton.

The latest version of SidePilot is 2.0.8, released on 07/07/2024. It was initially added to our database on 02/27/2024.

SidePilot runs on the following operating systems: iOS.

Users of SidePilot gave it a rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

Minh Ong

I'm Minh, a software engineer and author with a passion for exploring and writing about the latest in software and technology. With my experience in software development and a specialization in software updates and content creation, I bring a deep understanding of the tech landscape to my reviews and articles. My focus is on providing you with comprehensive insights into general software topics and the latest industry news.

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