Waypoint360 vs Clearance
Clearance leans on its network of connected airports and a free tier; Waypoint360 on multi-country compliance and flight-log sovereignty.
In short
Clearance, published by Hologarde, is strong on obtaining flight clearances from airports (a network of already-connected airports), constraint analysis, KML import and the flight log. It filed a U-space (USSP) application in early 2025 but is not certified as of July 2026.
Waypoint360 covers planning and prior notices, and extends the scope to multi-country compliance (EASA, FAA, Canada), flight-log ingestion (including DJI) and activity management. The choice depends on your need: airport clearances, or broad coverage and flight data.
Waypoint360 vs Clearance at a glance
| Criterion | Waypoint360 | Clearance |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor | Meridian Synergy — France | Hologarde — France |
| U-space status (USSP) | No (outside U-space) | Applicant — not certified |
| Airspace map (NOTAM, SupAIP, obstacles) | Yes | Yes |
| Authorization requests (airports, prefectures) | Yes | Yes |
| AlphaTango sync | Yes | Yes |
| KML import | Not disclosed | Yes (single polygon) |
| Digital flight log | Yes | Yes |
| DJI flight-log ingestion | Yes | No |
| Multi-country compliance (beyond France) | Yes | Not disclosed |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Individual pricing | Free tier + pro plans | €29/mo or €290/yr excl. tax · free in partner zones |
Sources: clearance.aero and waypoint360.eu, accessed July 2026. "Not disclosed" = feature not publicly documented, not necessarily absent.
Each tool's strengths
Where Waypoint360 stands out
- Multi-country compliance (EASA, FAA, Canada)
- DJI flight-log ingestion + sync gateway
- Waypoint flight planning (KMZ/WPML)
- Free individual plan + matching with clients
Where Clearance is strong
- Network of connected airports for flight clearances
- Permanent free tier in partner zones
- KML import to define the flight zone
- Digital flight log per pilot and drone
When to choose which
Waypoint360
Choose Waypoint360 if you fly beyond France, want to centralize your DJI flight logs and document multi-country compliance.
Clearance
Choose Clearance if your priority is obtaining flight clearances from airports and benefiting from a free tier in partner zones.
Frequently asked questions
Is Clearance U-space certified?
No: as of July 2026, Clearance (Hologarde) filed a USSP application in early 2025 but is not yet certified. DroneKeeper is; Waypoint360 is not a USSP and targets multi-country compliance.
Does Clearance have a free tier?
Yes, Clearance offers unlimited free missions in partner zones. Waypoint360 also offers a free individual plan. DroneKeeper offers a 15-day trial.
Can I import a KML into these tools?
Clearance accepts importing a KML file (single polygon) to define the flight zone. Waypoint360 relies on a mission planner that exports to KMZ/WPML. Check the expected format for your use case.
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Multi-country compliance, flight-log ingestion and activity management, in a single platform.