Waypoint360 vs FlyBy
FlyBy leans on a free mission-planning tool; Waypoint360 on multi-country compliance and flight-log sovereignty.
In short
FlyBy, published by Air Space Drone (an AlphaTango delegate), is a free mission-planning tool: a regulatory map layering aeronautical, network, natural-area and population-density data, AlphaTango notification, and clearance requests to prefectures and airports — including, via the DSNA system, airports partnered with Clearance (source: Helicomicro, 31 Jan 2025).
Waypoint360 also 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: a free France-focused tool, or broad coverage and your flight data.
Waypoint360 vs FlyBy at a glance
| Criterion | Waypoint360 | FlyBy |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor | Meridian Synergy — France | Air Space Drone — France |
| U-space status (USSP) | No (outside U-space) | No (AlphaTango delegate) |
| Airspace map (NOTAM, SupAIP, obstacles) | Yes | Yes |
| Authorization requests (prefectures, airports) | Yes | Yes |
| AlphaTango sync | Yes | Yes |
| KML import | Not disclosed | Yes |
| Digital flight log | Yes | Not disclosed |
| DJI flight-log ingestion | Yes | Not disclosed |
| Multi-country compliance (beyond France) | Yes | Not disclosed |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Individual pricing | Free tier + pro plans | Free (base plan) |
Sources: airspacedrone.com and waypoint360.eu, accessed July 2026. The FlyBy–Clearance link (airport clearance requests via the DSNA system) is reported by the specialist press (Helicomicro, 31 Jan 2025), with no official statement from the vendors. "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 FlyBy is strong
- Fully free on its base plan
- Multi-data regulatory map (aeronautical, networks, natural areas, population density)
- AlphaTango delegate: direct flight notification
- Clearance requests to prefectures and airports (including Clearance partners via the DSNA system)
When to choose which
Waypoint360
Choose Waypoint360 if you fly beyond France, want to centralize your DJI flight logs and document multi-country compliance.
FlyBy
Choose FlyBy if you want a free mission-planning tool, focused on French regulation and clearance requests (prefectures, airports).
Frequently asked questions
Is FlyBy really free?
Yes, FlyBy offers a free base plan (published by Air Space Drone). No paid plan is published as of July 2026. Waypoint360 also offers a free individual plan, with pro plans beyond it.
Is FlyBy U-space (USSP) certified?
No: as of July 2026, Air Space Drone has no published USSP certification, but is an AlphaTango delegate (flight notification). DroneKeeper is USSP-certified. Waypoint360 is not a USSP and targets multi-country compliance.
Can I import my DJI flight logs into FlyBy?
DJI flight-log import is not publicly documented at FlyBy as of July 2026. Waypoint360 offers flight-log ingestion and a DJI sync gateway.
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Multi-country compliance, flight-log ingestion and activity management, in a single platform.