Apps that Work...or Don't Work on the Smart Controller

MattMPA · Jul 10, 2021

I've been. working with my new SC and thus far have found that AirData works, as does Aloft or B4UFly.

Airmap and UAV Forecast do not.

Here's hoping we can share info on apps that work on the S/C...

PingSpike · Jul 11, 2021

Why do some apps not work?

I'm guessing some will have Google Services dependencies which might be an issue?

I'm also guessing some won't work because the Android v7 on the SC is too old? Maybe some older versions of currently-modern apps might work ?

MattMPA · Jul 11, 2021

PingSpike said:
Why do some apps not work?

I'm guessing some will have Google Services dependencies which might be an issue?

I'm also guessing some won't work because the Android v7 on the SC is too old? Maybe some older versions of currently-modern apps might work?

Correct on Google Services. I like B4UFly...and last night I found an odd issue with a local TFR that's not yet in effect. Seems that Airmap on the iOS device is better in this regard...but Airmap gives an error a out Google services.

I tried Airmap on-line, and it works. I only tried it on my laptop, but will try on the SC later today. Not ideal, but might be a good workaround.

mshmovie · Jul 11, 2021

MattMPA said:
I've been. working with my new SC and thus far have found that AirData works, as does Aloft or B4UFly.

Airmap and UAV Forecast do not.

Here's hoping we can share info on apps that work on the S/C...

Did you side load the apps via a downloaded apk file? Or install the Google Services Framework and install from the Google Play Store?

MattMPA · Jul 11, 2021

mshmovie said:
Did you side load the apps via a downloaded apk file? Or install the Google Services Framework and install from the Google Play Store?

You can’t use Google services or the Google play store with this controller. So everything is loaded as an apk.

MattMPA · Jul 11, 2021

I sent an email to Autel's tech support. These folks have always been very helpful, but my reply says that "at this time, 3rd party apps are not supported"...and that they are working on a solution.

mshmovie · Jul 11, 2021

MattMPA said:
I sent an email to Autel's tech support. These folks have always been very helpful, but my reply says that "at this time, 3rd party apps are not supported"...and that they are working on a solution.

If I knew how to restore the smart controller to factory default, I'd follow the same procedure I used with my DJI Smart controller to install the Google Application Services and the play store. I've also done this with Amazon Fire tablets without issue.

MattMPA · Jul 12, 2021

mshmovie said:
If I knew how to restore the smart controller to factory default, I'd follow the same procedure I used with my DJI Smart controller to install the Google Application Services and the play store. I've also done this with Amazon Fire tablets without issue.

The "default" for the SC does not work with the app services, Google Play, etc. I know this because I put mine into an endless start up loop doing so.

Eagle's Eye Photo · Jul 13, 2021

So I have a question... all Evo II users that have received a smart controller, have a phone or tablet that no longer needs to act as a screen for the aircraft. Why not just leave the smart controller bare, to do it's dedicated job? Afterall, you do now have a freed up device to load all the apps you want, correct?

MattMPA · Jul 13, 2021

Eagle's Eye Video said:
So I have a question... all Evo II users that have received a smart controller, have a phone or tablet that no longer needs to act as a screen for the aircraft. Why not just leave the smart controller bare, to do it's dedicated job? Afterall, you do now have a freed up device to load all the apps you want, correct?

Speaking only for myself...my other device is an iPhone 6 Plus that was used for the Evo. (And for another drone I have.)

The bigger screen...without having to also carry an iPad, etc would be helpful if I need to use LAANC, look at AirData, etc. I certainly don't plan to use social media or games on the S/C.

Eagle928 · Jul 13, 2021

Eagle's Eye Video said:
So I have a question... all Evo II users that have received a smart controller, have a phone or tablet that no longer needs to act as a screen for the aircraft. Why not just leave the smart controller bare, to do it's dedicated job? Afterall, you do now have a freed up device to load all the apps you want, correct?

That's pretty much what I do with my Tripltek. I leave it clean with just what is needed to run the apps for the DJI and Autel drones. Anything else will be done on a phone or home computer.

I may get to a point where all the app updates create enough junk files that a clean install of those will be needed. Probably not for years though...

MattMPA · Jul 13, 2021

So far, B4UFly and Airdata & Aloft seem to function. UAV Forecast & Airmap do not.

However, it seems if I use Airmap on Chrome...it works.

Anzacjack · Jul 15, 2021

Eagle's Eye Video said:
So I have a question... all Evo II users that have received a smart controller, have a phone or tablet that no longer needs to act as a screen for the aircraft. Why not just leave the smart controller bare, to do it's dedicated job? Afterall, you do now have a freed up device to load all the apps you want, correct?

This is what i use my tripltek for now. All the extra bits an pieces we use when we want to fly are on it and ill be keeping the SC bare

AirStag · Jul 17, 2021

MattMPA said:
So far, B4UFly and Airdata & Aloft seem to function. UAV Forecast & Airmap do not.

However, it seems if I use Airmap on Chrome...it works.

UAV Forecast also?

MattMPA · Jul 17, 2021

AirStag said:
UAV Forecast also?

UAV Forecast does NOT work..it gives an error with something about google services...

Yodamaster623 · Jul 17, 2021

I found the same worked and did not work i asked Autel about upgrading the screen record app (ads are annoying)which you cannot and got the working on solution comment I replied 1200 bucks you couldn’t put a $6.00 app on it Smh