Now and again, we need to look at some quadcopter apps, and this is one of those times.
This is the Eachine GPS app, available for iOS and Android. It lets us take the Eachine E520S up, control it, and see the video being sent back from the quadcopter. In this overview, I go over how the app looks, how to get to the options, and how to find your way around it if it's your first time.
First flight with an app-controlled GPS drone
- Let the drone get a strong GPS lock before take-off.
- Calibrate the compass if the app asks.
- Set a sensible return-to-home height.
- Start with short, close flights.
See the pre-flight checklist.