Drone Scanner

2.2
55 reviews
10K+
Downloads
Content rating
Everyone
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About this app


Drone Scanner by Dronetag transforms your phone into a real-time drone detection tool, allowing you to see what’s flying nearby, monitor drone activity, and gain visibility into the skies from your pocket. You can scan drones using your mobile device or connect to a Dronetag RIDER, our dedicated drone detector with significantly greater range. RIDER can detect drones up to 5 km (3 mi) away with its default antenna and up to 10 km (6 mi) with a directional antenna.

New in the next-generation Drone Scanner:

- A completely redesigned interface and an intuitive scans list
- Recent scans are stored locally on your phone and can be exported to open formats
- Scan using Dronetag RIDER for enhanced range and scan frequency


Core Features: 

- Detect drones using Bluetooth 4, Bluetooth 5, Wi-Fi Beacon, and Wi-Fi NAN 

- Display pilot location (if available) 

- Monitor height, direction, and operation type 

- Browse nearby drones on a map or in list view 

- Compatible with EU, US, and Japanese Remote ID regulations 

- Developed by Dronetag, a global leader in drone Remote ID solutions

Some phones may limit scanning functionality due to manufacturer restrictions - especially related to Wi-Fi access. This is a system limitation and not an issue with the app.

How It Works:
Remote ID is a feature that transmits identification and flight data from drones using wireless signals like Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Manufacturers implement this in different ways, using various technologies. Drone Scanner captures these signals using your phone’s built-in hardware - or via the Dronetag RIDER for extended detection range and higher reliability.
Updated on
Sep 2, 2025

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
No data shared with third parties
Learn more about how developers declare sharing
This app may collect these data types
App info and performance and Device or other IDs
Data is encrypted in transit

Ratings and reviews

2.3
53 reviews
Alexander May
February 28, 2026
This app has helped me find my lost drone once. And it has helped me stay compliant. Definitely a must have for those flying expensive drones in the US.
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Kobrakon
January 28, 2026
doesn't work at all, tested it with my DJI Air 2S and it didn't pick it up even tho it was right next to it and DJI reported that RemoteID was functioning
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Kustom Hooligans
February 9, 2026
I used this app with at least 4 or 5 drones immediately overhead and this app didnt show diddley, zero, nothin!
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What’s new

Users with connected RIDER can now use new features, such as labeling and color tagging