Plex Pilot for DJI drones

Drone flight app with safety, reliability and simplicity in mind.

Garuda Robotics · io.garuda.plex

Not rated yet 10K+ downloads v2.5.8 148.5 MB Android 7.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v2.5.8 (68)
Updated: Aug 19, 2026 (2 months ago)
APK size: 148.5 MB
Requires: Android 7.0+ (API 24)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Tools (app)
Listed since: Jan 2, 2022 (at least)
Permissions: 21 (3 sensitive)
Website: garuda.io/plex/pilot
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Plex Pilot for DJI drones is an app by Garuda Robotics in the Tools category, listed since at least January 2022. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 2.5.6, the APK grew from 95.2 MB to 148.5 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 7.0. It asks for 21 permissions, 3 of them sensitive: precise location, approximate location and display over other apps. Compared with version 2.5.6, it adds 1 new permission: “Read privileged phone state”. The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v2.5.8

- Improved app performance with various optimizations and bug-fixes

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Introduction Plex Pilot for DJI drones is a reliable flight control app designed for seamless drone operations. It is compatible with DJI Spark, Mavic, Phantom, Inspire, and Matrice series. Plex Pilot enhances your flying experience with comprehensive features, such as: Key Features • Automatic Flight Logging: Sync flight logs automatically to MyDroneFleets. • Failsafe and Geofence: Configure your flight settings for safe operations. • Camera Control: Full control over camera settings with media synced to your mobile. • Waypoint Missions: Plan and execute simple waypoint missions. • Weather Forecast: Plan ahead with rain radar, wind speed, visibility, and golden hour data. Features for Singapore / Malaysia users • Airspace: Find no-fly zones and drone friendly zones in Singapore • Flight Permits: Check required permits in Singapore and Malaysia Benefits • Enhanced Safety: Avoid restricted areas and ensure regulatory compliance. • Efficient Planning: Use weather data and permit checks for meticulous planning. • User-Friendly: Manage camera settings and failsafe options effortlessly. • Comprehensive Logging: Automatic flight logging for detailed records and analysis. How It Works 1. Check Zones and Permits: Verify no-fly zones and required permits before flying. 2. Plan Missions: Utilize weather data to do waypoint path planning. 3. Control and Sync: Manage camera settings and sync media to your mobile. 4. Log Flights: Record flight telemetry into MyDroneFleets. Getting Started 1. Sign up for a Garuda Plex account to use Plex Pilot for free. 2. Subscribe to MyDroneFleets to manage your drones and pilots, replay your flight logs, get notified live when your drones are violating No Fly Zones, and more. Supported Drones - DJI Air 2S - DJI Mini 2 - DJI Mini SE - Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced - Mavic Air 2 - Mavic Mini - Matrice 300 RTK - DJI X-Port - DJI SkyPort - DJI SkyPort V2 - DJI Smart Controller - Matrice 200 V2 - Matrice 210 V2 - Matrice 210 RTK V2 - Phantom 4 RTK - Mavic 2 Enterprise, Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual - Mavic 2 Pro - Mavic 2 Zoom - Spark - Matrice 210 - Matrice 210RTK - Matrice 200 - Inspire 2 - Mavic Pro - Mavic Air - Phantom 4, Phantom 4 Pro & Phantom 4 Advanced, Phantom 4 Pro V2.0, P4 Multispectral - Matrice 600 & Matrice 600 Pro, RTK and Ronin MX - Phantom 3 Standard, Advanced, 4K & Professional - Inspire 1, Inspire 1 Pro & Inspire 1 RAW - Matrice 100 with X3, X5 & X5R Contact Us General Inquiries: Visit https://garuda.io/contact/ Technical Support: Email [email protected]

Version history

2 versions are listed, going back to v2.5.6. Since v2.5.8 it requires Android 7.0+.

v2.5.8 LATEST Aug 19, 2026 148.5 MB TRUSTED v2.5.6 Jul 4, 2026 95.2 MB TRUSTED

All 2 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Aug 19, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Garuda Robotics” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the other version checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Aug 19, 2026
Validated against Google Play Aug 19, 2026
Signed byCN=FirstName LastName, OU=Mobile Development, O=Garuda Robotics, L=Singapore, ST=Singapore, C=SG
Signing certificate (SHA-1)F7:33:A1:5B:D7:64:93:3F:FD:E4:8F:B4:53:9D:D2:6C:35:DE:71:0E
File MD5492db60f1ad926721db527d09c17d534
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (21)

Plex Pilot for DJI drones requests 21 permissions, 3 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Display over other apps Sensitive android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
Bluetooth admin android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN
Change network state android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE
Change wifi state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) io.garuda.plex.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Kill background processes android.permission.KILL_BACKGROUND_PROCESSES
Mount unmount filesystems android.permission.MOUNT_UNMOUNT_FILESYSTEMS
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Read privileged phone state android.permission.READ_PRIVILEGED_PHONE_STATE
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Camera android.hardware.camera
Camera autofocus android.hardware.camera.autofocus
Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Landscape screen android.hardware.screen.landscape
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Usb accessory android.hardware.usb.accessory

Plex Pilot for DJI drones APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Plex Pilot for DJI drones for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 7.0 or later. Version 2.5.6 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. Get version 2.5.6 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the Plex Pilot for DJI drones APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the other version checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 492db60f1ad926721db527d09c17d534.