Drone Scanner (gen.2)
Dronetag Utilities iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Drone Scanner (gen.2) is a free Utilities app for iPhone and iPad by Dronetag. Rated 1.9/5 from 11 ratings. Requires iOS 15.6. Updated September 17, 2025.
- Rating
- 1.9
- 11 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 52 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Sep 17
- 2025 · v2.3.1
Screenshots
About Drone Scanner (gen.2)
Drone Scanner by Dronetag transforms your iPhone 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 Wi-Fi scanning support on iPhones 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 Feature availability depends on your device and OS limitations. iOS restricts access to certain Wi-Fi channels - only Bluetooth-based scanning may work. If you're using Drone Scanner on an iOS device, some drones that transmit their identification data via Wi-Fi may not be visible to you. This is a system-level restriction, not a bug in 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.
Ratings & reviews
1.9
11 ratings
What’s new
Version 2.3.1 · Updated September 17, 2025
Users with connected RIDER can now use new features, such as labeling and color tagging
App privacy
The developer, Dronetag, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Identifiers: Device ID
- Usage Data: Product Interaction
- Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data, Other Diagnostic Data
Used for: Analytics, App Functionality
Alternatives to Drone Scanner (gen.2)
Looking for apps like Drone Scanner (gen.2)? Here are 6 similar apps on the App Store. The highest rated is Drone Buddy: Fly Drone Safely (4.7/5), and all 6 are free to download.
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DroneScout pro
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RID Scanner
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Ruko Scanner
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Drone Buddy: Fly Drone Safely
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Drone Finder
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Airdata UAV
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| App | Rating | Price | Last updated | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drone Scanner (gen.2) | 1.9 / 5 (11 ratings) | Free | September 17, 2025 | |
| DroneScout pro | 3.7 / 5 (12) | Free | Oct 2, 2026 | Compare |
| RID Scanner | 1.0 / 5 (1) | Free | Jul 15, 2025 | Compare |
| Ruko Scanner | 3.0 / 5 (8) | Free | Oct 12, 2026 | Compare |
| Drone Buddy: Fly Drone Safely | 4.7 / 5 (8,420) | Free | Oct 6, 2026 | Compare |
| Drone Finder | 2.1 / 5 (7) | Free | Jul 22, 2025 | Compare |
| Airdata UAV | 3.8 / 5 (34) | Free | Oct 7, 2026 | Compare |