About
DJI Fly is the all-in-one companion app for DJI's consumer drone (FlyCam) lineup, purpose-built to make aerial photography and videography accessible to everyone—from first-time pilots to seasoned creators. The app's streamlined interface surfaces critical flight data at a glance, including signal strength, flying mode, altitude, distance, and battery level, keeping pilots informed and safe throughout every flight. Camera parameters can be adjusted with a single tap, shooting modes switched instantly, and the gimbal angle tweaked directly on-screen for precise composition. Beyond flight control, DJI Fly features a fully capable in-app video editor complete with multi-track timelines, professionally designed creator templates, music libraries, and special effects. Users can toggle between portrait and landscape orientations and export or delete footage without ever leaving the app. Beginners benefit from comprehensive in-app flight tutorials that get them airborne and creating content straight out of the box. The app integrates natively with SkyPixel, DJI's dedicated social platform for aerial storytellers, enabling users to browse inspiring work from the community, discover popular aerial photography hotspots nearby, and share their own creations in high definition with a single tap. DJI Fly is compatible with iPhone 11 and newer devices running iOS 13.0 or later, and is also available on Android. It is a free download designed for content creators, travel enthusiasts, hobbyist pilots, and anyone looking to get the most out of their DJI drone.
Key Features
- Real-Time Flight Dashboard: Displays live flight status data including signal strength, flying mode, altitude, distance, and battery level for informed and safe flying.
- Intuitive Camera Controls: Adjust camera parameters, switch shooting modes, and control gimbal angle with a single tap directly from the app screen.
- Built-In Multi-Track Video Editor: Edit drone footage with flexible timelines, professional creator templates, music options, and special effects—all without leaving the app.
- Creator Templates: Apply professionally-designed templates to raw footage for instant, polished, share-ready videos with minimal effort.
- SkyPixel Community Integration: Browse aerial photography from a global community, discover popular shooting spots nearby, and share your creations in high definition.
Use Cases
- Controlling and monitoring a DJI drone in real time during aerial photography or videography shoots.
- Editing raw drone footage into polished, share-ready short videos using built-in templates and multi-track timelines.
- Learning safe flying techniques and best practices through comprehensive in-app flight tutorials.
- Discovering popular aerial photography locations and gaining inspiration from the SkyPixel creator community.
- Capturing and sharing travel content or cinematic aerial footage directly to social platforms without a desktop computer.
Pros
- Free to Download and Use: DJI Fly is completely free, providing powerful flight and editing capabilities at no additional cost beyond the drone hardware.
- All-in-One Workflow: Fly, capture, edit, and share content without switching between multiple apps, making the content creation process seamless.
- Beginner-Friendly: Comprehensive in-app flight tutorials and a simplified UI allow new pilots to get airborne and create great content immediately.
- Active Creative Community: Native SkyPixel integration connects users with a thriving global community of aerial photographers for inspiration and exposure.
Cons
- Requires DJI Hardware: DJI Fly is only functional when paired with a compatible DJI drone, making it useless without the corresponding hardware investment.
- Mobile-Only Platform: There is no desktop version, limiting editing capabilities compared to professional video editing software on a computer.
- Locked to DJI Ecosystem: The app cannot be used to control third-party drones, restricting its audience entirely to DJI drone owners.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DJI Fly free to use?
Yes, DJI Fly is a free app available on both iOS and Android. There are no subscription fees or in-app purchases required to use its core flight and editing features.
Which devices are compatible with DJI Fly?
On iOS, DJI Fly requires iOS 13.0 or later and an iPhone 11 or newer model is recommended. Supported models include the iPhone 16 and 17 series. It is also available for compatible Android devices.
Can I edit my drone videos inside DJI Fly?
Yes. DJI Fly includes a full-featured video editor with multi-track timelines, creator templates, music, special effects, and support for both portrait and landscape orientations.
Which DJI drones work with DJI Fly?
DJI Fly is designed for DJI's consumer FlyCam lineup, including popular series such as the DJI Mini and DJI Air lines. Always check DJI's official compatibility list for your specific model.
Can I share my content directly from DJI Fly?
Yes. After editing, you can upload photos and videos directly to SkyPixel, DJI's social platform for aerial creators, and share your work with a global community in high definition.
