The Problem with Generic Drone Apps
Most drone pilot apps on the App Store fall into two categories: manufacturer apps (DJI Fly, Autel Explorer) that control a specific brand of drone, and generic flight planning tools designed for the FAA-centric US market. Neither category addresses what EU drone pilots actually need.
As a European drone pilot, you operate under EASA regulations — EU 2019/947 and EU 2019/945. You need to carry proof of your A1/A3, A2, or STS certificate. You need your operator registration number displayed on every drone. You need to understand weight class and C-class implications. None of the popular global drone apps are designed around these requirements.
What PilotPocket Does Differently
PilotPocket was built from the ground up for EU drone pilots. Every feature exists because European regulations or practical European drone operations demand it. Nothing is borrowed from a US-centric template. Here is what that means in practice:
License Management: Apple Wallet Passes
Instead of carrying a PDF or screenshot of your EASA certificate, PilotPocket converts it into a native Apple Wallet pass. This means your drone license sits alongside your boarding passes and credit cards — accessible with a double-click of the side button, visible on Apple Watch, and available completely offline.
No other drone app offers this. It is purpose-built for the EU pilot who needs to show credentials during a field inspection without fumbling through files or apps.
- Supports A1/A3, A2, and STS certificates
- Works offline after initial generation
- Visible on iPhone and Apple Watch
- Certificate data not stored on servers
Flight Logging: Offline and Private
Many flight logging tools require an account and sync your data to the cloud. For EU pilots concerned about GDPR and data sovereignty, this is a problem. PilotPocket stores all flight data in a local SQLite database on your device. No account, no cloud, no data leaving your phone.
This is not a limitation — it is a deliberate design choice. Your flight history, locations, and operational patterns are personal data under GDPR. PilotPocket ensures they are treated that way by never collecting them in the first place.
- Date, location, duration, drone used, and notes per flight
- Total flight hours per drone and across fleet
- Export functionality for authority requests
- Zero cloud storage — data lives on your device only
Compliance Tools: QR Tags and Checklist
EU 2019/947 requires your operator registration number on every drone. PilotPocket generates a scannable QR tag that you print and attach — taking you from non-compliant to compliant in minutes. The 26-point pre-flight checklist, based on EASA best practices, ensures you cover every safety item before takeoff.
These are not features you will find in DJI Fly or a generic flight planning app. They exist because EU regulations specifically require them.
- Operator QR tag generation for EU 2019/947 compliance
- 26-point pre-flight checklist based on EASA guidelines
- Drone fleet management with weight class and C-class tracking
Privacy: No Cloud, No Account, No Tracking
PilotPocket does not require you to create an account. There is no email signup, no social login, no profile. Your certificate data is sent to the server only during Apple Wallet pass generation, then immediately discarded. Flight logs, drone details, and checklist progress never leave your device.
In a market where most apps monetize user data or require cloud accounts, PilotPocket takes the opposite approach. Your data is yours. Full stop.
Who PilotPocket Is For
PilotPocket is built for drone pilots operating under EASA regulations, whether recreational or professional:
- Recreational pilots — Carry your A1/A3 certificate in Apple Wallet, log flights to track your growing experience, ensure compliance with operator ID requirements
- Commercial pilots — Manage a fleet of drones with full details, maintain a professional flight log for client and authority reporting, demonstrate compliance during inspections
- Traveling pilots — Your Apple Wallet pass works in any EU member state. Your operator QR tag is recognized across the entire EASA jurisdiction. No internet needed abroad.
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Explore PilotPocket Features
Apple Wallet Drone License
Carry your EASA A1/A3, A2, or STS certificate as a native Apple Wallet pass.
Drone Flight Logbook
Log every flight offline. Track hours per drone. Export when needed.
Pre-Flight Checklist
26-point safety checklist based on EASA best practices for every flight.
Operator QR Tag
Generate EU 2019/947 compliant QR tags for all your drones.
Drone Fleet Management
Manage all your drones with model, serial number, weight class, and C-class marking.