Waypoint360 Sync vs AirData
AirData is a mature cloud fleet platform; Waypoint360 Sync is a free desktop companion that backs up DJI logs locally and binds them to a job or logbook. Objective, sourced comparison.
Two different starting points
AirData centres on the cloud: its mobile app auto-syncs flights from many drone brands into a dashboard with fleet, maintenance and compliance modules. It is the reference cloud suite for regulated fleets.
Waypoint360 Sync starts on your machine: it detects the DJI controller over USB, keeps a local backup of every log, then sends each flight to your Waypoint360 account where it attaches to a professional intervention or an individual logbook. Figures below were taken from the official sites in July 2026.
Feature and pricing comparison
| Criterion | Waypoint360 Sync | AirData |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | Windows (desktop) | Web + mobile |
| Consumer DJI logs (DJI Fly) | Yes | Yes |
| Enterprise DJI logs (Pilot 2, Matrice) | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic USB backup | Yes | No |
| Local copy of your logs | Yes | No |
| Cloud platform | Yes | Yes |
| Local-only option | No | No |
| Fleet & maintenance | Yes | Yes |
| Regulatory compliance | Yes | Yes |
| Flight bound to a job | Yes | No |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Price | Free | Free + $2.99–$14.99/mo; Enterprise per drone |
| Target user | Pro & individual pilots | Hobbyist to enterprise fleets |
Sources: airdata.com and waypoint360.eu, consulted July 2026. AirData syncs via its mobile app rather than a USB desktop companion; “not stated” means undocumented publicly. Informative and objective — confirm current specs with each vendor.
Where each one shines
Waypoint360 Sync strengths
- Free desktop companion that detects a DJI controller over USB
- Keeps a local backup before anything is sent
- Reads consumer and enterprise DJI logs (Pilot 2, Matrice)
- Each flight binds to a professional intervention or a logbook
- EU, FAA and Canada compliance in the platform
AirData strengths
- Deep cloud fleet, maintenance and predictive-alert modules
- Hands-off auto-sync from 40+ flight apps and many brands
- Live streaming and API on higher tiers
- Mature compliance and reporting for large fleets
- Free tier for occasional non-commercial use
When to choose which
Waypoint360 Sync
Choose Waypoint360 Sync if you want a free, local-first backup of your DJI logs over USB and a logbook that ties each flight to a client job — with multi-country compliance.
AirData
Choose AirData if your priority is a mature cloud fleet suite with maintenance, predictive alerts and multi-brand auto-sync, and you accept cloud-only, per-drone pricing at scale.
Frequently asked questions
Is Waypoint360 Sync free like AirData’s free tier?
Waypoint360 Sync is free to download and use. AirData has a free tier (limited active flights, non-commercial) plus paid monthly plans and per-drone Enterprise pricing. Figures taken July 2026.
Does AirData back up logs over USB?
AirData primarily auto-syncs flights through its mobile app rather than a USB desktop companion. Waypoint360 Sync is built to detect a DJI controller over USB and back up its logs to your machine first.
Where does my flight data live?
AirData is cloud-only. Waypoint360 Sync keeps a local copy of every log and also sends flights to your Waypoint360 account; it is not local-only, but the local backup is always yours.
Back up your DJI logs for free
Detect your controller over USB, keep a local copy, send each flight to your logbook.