SidePilot2.1.7.3 - App Store

This is the BEST ardupilot companion app.

Works with ArduPilot autopilot via WiFi, Bluetooth Low Energy or Cellular connection, including 3DR Solo.
Supports ExpressLRS MAVLink telemetry.

NOTE: You must have either WiFi, Cellular or Serial Bluetooth connection to your drone.

User Manual is available at https://sidepilot.net

Features:
. Supports ArduCopter, ArduPlane and ArduRover via ELRS, WiFi or Bluetooth.
. Displays current drone location, with information such as altitude, yaw, pitch and roll.
. Internet ADSB to display nearby aircraft and provide warnings.
. Create, edit and delete waypoints and geofences.
. Audible alerts for important information.
. Edit, save and load parameters.
. Perform a Pre-Flight checklist with live weather information.
. Low battery warnings and alerts.
. View onboard video, and live stream it to YouTube.
. Record telemetry logs and export for sharing.
. Follow Me - Have your drone follow you using your devices GPS location, or visually with Object Tracking.
. Orbit mode - Automatically orbit an object for a fantastic cinematic shots!
. Grid Waypoints - Create a survey grid to fly.
. Tap to fly - Tap a location on the map to send your drone there!
. Perform calibrations at the field.
. DroneCAN Viewer and parameter editor.
. And many, many more...

Quick-start guide (Using a WiFi connection):
1. Turn on drone and connect using WiFi.
2. Start SidePilot, navigate to settings and select either WiFi UDP, TCP or 3DR Solo (as applicable).
3. If setting up WiFi manually, click on WiFi Settings and input the correct IP address and port that the MAVLink protocol is running over.
4. Go back to the main screen and press the connect button on the top right. The app will begin displaying information about the drone. If not, double check your WiFi settings.

Please post suggestions and bug reports on the SidePilot Facebook page or via email to tom@sidepilot.net
WARNING: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

Note: iPads without cellular do not have GPS capability unless tethered to a iOS Device with cellular, and even then it is poor and not suitable for navigation.

Version History • New Servo Setup Page
• New Vehicle Icons
• Updated Link Quality Stats
• Supports Ardupilot 4.7.0 Parameters
• DroneCAN Viewer
• Many bug fixes and other improvements! 2.1.7.3 Aug 12 ● Video recording at wrong framerate.
● Crashing on video playback.
● Fixed Plane 'Go To Point'
● Fixed TLogs missing data
● Improved GeoFences
● Added TLog Playback
● Added more Action Items (Set Parameter, Follow Me and GCS Distance) 2.1.7.2 Apr 17 - Improved ArduPlane support.
- Fixed parameter loading feedback on slow connections such as ELRS.
- Fixed a bug with certain parameters causing the app to crash. 2.1.7.1 Mar 5 - Improved ArduPlane support
- Fixed parameter loading feedback on slow connections such as ELRS. 2.1.7 Feb 25 ● Added FPV Mode (fullscreen video)
● Added ADSB filter for maximum altitude
● Fixed GPS2 Altitude status
● Added Rangefinder HUD options
● Fixed pre-flight checklist arm warning not appearing
● And more! 2.1.6 Jan 13 - Added NAMED_VALUE MAVLink message item to HUD Bar
- Added Wind to HUD Bar
- Added Smart Waypoint Path Planning (BETA feature)
- Fixed bugs 2.1.5 08/25/2025 2.1.4.1:
● Fixing crashes when taking a photo with Solo
2.1.4:
● Video Grid Overlay
● Additional Failsafe setup options
● Added Motor testing, Rangefinder and Large vehicle calibrations
● Many bug fixes and improvements 2.1.4.1 07/21/2025 ● Video Grid Overlay
● Additional Failsafe setup options
● Added Motor testing, Rangefinder and Large vehicle calibrations
● Many bug fixes and improvements 2.1.4 07/17/2025 ● Added Simple Accelerometer Calibration
● SRTM Terrain Data
● Copter Speed Performance Slider
● LUA Script Editor
● MAVLink Gimbal & Camera Support
● Many Bugs fixes and other improvements. 2.1.3 06/03/2025 Loads of improvements and bug fixes, including:
- GStreamer universal video streaming
- Advanced PFD Flight Path Director (ArduPlane only)
- Improved NTRIP RTCM handling
- Additional Waypoint creation types
- MAVLink packet signing
- Customize Telemetry rates
- Added support for Rally Points
- Improved support for more than one vehicle.
- Added more default Map types
- And many more! 2.1.2 05/06/2025 - New layout for iPads (Split Screen).
- Improved waypoints (Spline, Loiter, Circle).
- Improved Attitude Indicator (PFD) display.
- Select between AMSL and AGL.
- Added new GPS and Battery HUD options.
- Added Battery setup menu.
- Fixed performance sliders and calibrations.

And many more improvements and bug fixes. Enjoy! 2.1.1 03/10/2025 2.1.0.2:
- Adds additional copter frame icons

2.1.0:
NEW:
- RTK NTRIP Corrections
FIXED:
- Crashing during custom action create
- Crashes when starting a Cable Cam shot
- Other bug fixes and improvements 2.1.0.2 11/27/2024 2.1.0.1 - Fixes some annoying crashes

2.1.0:
NEW:
- RTK NTRIP Corrections
FIXED:
- Crashing during custom action create
- Crashes when starting a Cable Cam shot
- Other bug fixes and improvements 2.1.0.1 11/11/2024 NEW:
- RTK NTRIP Injection
FIXED:
- Crashing during custom action create
- Crashes when starting a Cable Cam shot
- Other bug fixes and improvements 2.1.0 11/03/2024 NEW:
- MavFTP support
- Customizable Action Button (with flows)
- Support for Portrait orientation in all menus (except the main map view)
- Visual Follow Me tuning
FIXED:
- 3DR Solo stick calibration and button selection not working
- Waypoint files not importing

As well as many other bug fixes and improvements 2.0.9 10/14/2024 * Bug fixes and improvements. 2.0.8.1 07/24/2024 * Added universal video player (FFmpeg based)
* Loads of bug fixes and improvements. 2.0.8 05/27/2024 2.0.7:
● Resizable video view
● Improved Solo connection
● Tutorial to show off features
● Many bug fixes and improvements 2.0.7 04/06/2024 2.0.6.2:
● Fixed 3DR Solo video feed not working

2.0.6.1:
● Fixed MAVLink Connection Bug

2.0.6:
● Improved Internet ADSB
● Fixed the weather display in the Pre-Flight Checklist
● Removed Facebook Livestream option 2.0.6.2 03/01/2024 2.0.6.1:
● Fixed MAVLink Connection Bug

2.0.6:
● Improved Internet ADSB
● Fixed the weather display in the Pre-Flight Checklist
● Removed Facebook Livestream option 2.0.6.1 02/25/2024 ● Fixed Accelerometer Calibration Bug
● Improved Internet ADSB
● Fixed the weather display in the Pre-Flight Checklist
● Removed Facebook Livestream option 2.0.6 02/07/2024 2.0.5.1:
• Some small bug fixes

2.0.5:
• Fixed Solo GoPro Control
• Added ArduRemoteID Support (Beta)
• Added GeoFence
• And squished a few bugs 2.0.5.1 09/13/2022 • Fixed Solo GoPro Control
• Added ArduRemoteID Support (Beta)
• Added GeoFence
• And squished a few bugs 2.0.5 09/12/2022 Many changes in this version:
* Custom maps with offline cache capability
* Waypoint/Cable cam direction arrows
* Waypoint/Parameter set import/export from Mission Planner
* Customisable top bar items (tap and hold to change)
* ArduPlane and ArduRover support
* Improved compass calibration
* Rehauled settings screen, moved around some settings
* Many other small fixes/improvements. 2.0.4 05/03/2022 * Bug fix for GoPro shutter/mode change not working. 2.0.3.1 03/12/2022