How you download and install the Axon Air powered by DroneSense mobile application depends on whether you're using an iOS/iPadOS (iPhone or iPad) or Android (DJI Smart Controller, Enterprise Smart Controller, or consumer Android phone or tablet) device.
iOS/iPadOS
For iOS/iPadOS devices (iPad and iPhone), click on the Axon Air icon below or open the App Store and search for Axon Air powered by DroneSense and install as you would any other App Store application.
Android
Installing on Android Phones or Tablets
Axon Air Mobile is available on the Google Play Store for Android phones and tablets.
NOTE: Smart Controller devices cannot access the Google Play Store. Follow the instructions in the sections below to install Axon Air on these devices.
Devices used for Mobile Streaming and Tracking (MSAT) will need to use this version.
- Follow this link or use the steps below
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dronesense.axonair - Open the Google Play Store on your device.
- Search for Axon Air powered by DroneSense.
- Install the app on your phone or tablet.
For users in the United Kingdom, you will need to configure the app to connect with the UK environment. Click here for more information.
Installing on Smart Controller over WiFi:
- Open Google Chrome (or other available browser application) on the device.
- For all drones except the M30/M30T, navigate to this page to download the APK file.
For M30/Mavic 3 drones, use this page instead. - Tap Download. If you have trouble downloading over WiFi, please follow the instructions in the SD Card section below. You may receive a warning about being unable to scan for viruses. Tap Accept this for this release. The download icon in the top corner of the Smart Controller will stop pulsing when the download is complete.
- Open the Downloads folder on the device (Explorer > Internal Memory > Download).
- Tap the AxonAir-Android.apk (or AxonAir-Android-M30.apk) file and then tap Install. After completion, the Axon Air Mobile app should now display under Applications and is ready to fly!
Installing on Smart Controller Using an SD Card:
- Use a laptop or desktop computer to download the file:
https://ds-public-www.s3.amazonaws.com/AxonAir-Android.apk OR https://ds-public-www.s3.amazonaws.com/AxonAir-Android-M30.apk if you are installing for an M30/Mavic 3 - Copy the file from your computer to an SD Card.
- Insert the SD card into the Smart Controller.
- Open the Device Explorer, tap the SD card to open files.
- Tap the AxonAir-Android.apk (or AxonAir-Android-M30.apk) file and then tap Install. After completion, the Axon Air Mobile app should now display under Applications and is ready to fly!
Supported Android Devices
We currently provide support for the following Android devices:
- DJI Smart Controller
- DJI Smart Controller Enterprise
- Autel Smart Controller *
* Requires DroneSense version 2022.6.1 or later and Autel Explorer 1.0.84 for Smart Controller or later
Our focus is to provide the best pilot experience on these UAV-specific devices, but in the future, we will add support for additional devices.
However, Axon Air Mobile for Android will work on many Android phones and tablets and on most models of the DJI CrystalSky (which is considered as an End of Support device). Newer, more rugged or robust devices should perform well, though official support may be limited for the time being. Please let us know at help@dronesense.com which other devices you’d like us to prioritize in the future.