FIND MY DRONE - The #1 iPhone app for Lost Drones has been updated and published to the App Store. It supports connection to MAVLink compatible drones using WiFi (LTE/3G) including 3DR Solo, so you can easily find it when its hiding in long grass (avoiding the FAA and the DOT no doubt)
FIND MY DRONE also works with autopilots that are mavlink compliant or you can manually enter the last known location and FMD will give you bearing and distance to your errant robotic friend.
FIND MY DRONE Map View also has mini dashboard showing current status of battery, mode, speed and heading.
Download here ( https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/find-my-drone/id649232029?mt=8 )
Happy Finding... :)
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@Patrick nope, Find My Drone and MAV Pilot are native ObjectIve-C
@Bill, did you Qt this? Android version should be a re-compile right?
@Randy Is there a MAVLink command to also trigger that feature?
Slightly related, Copter-3.3 includes a "lost copter alarm" assuming you have a beeper attached. So from the RC if you hold the sticks down and right for a couple of seconds it lets off a horrible shriek. This will help once you get close to your vehicle, perhaps using the described app or one of the ground stations.
Oh, and I should mention, FIND MY DRONE is the sister app to MAV Pilot. Update is going to be out soon.
I hadn't posted it up before, but you can easily configure 'manual mode' in settings where you enter the last known lat/Lng and it will give you the distance and bearing to the lost drone. So it will work with other drone autopilots. I'm going to add some audio as well, for that authentic sonar feeling ;)
Nice Bill! Waiting for an android version please.
Cool app, thanks for the contribution. Makes me want an iPhone, no I'm joking I prefer Android and Tower...
Or, you can look at mission planner or Tower and simply walk to that location.