Features

Everything you need to fly smarter, connect deeper, and build trust in the South African RC & FPV community.

Core Map

Interactive Map & Airspace

The heart of SkySpot SA. A native Google Map with six distinct layers, canvas-drawn markers, and live search across fields and spots. See exactly where you can fly, and where you cannot.

  • 5 map layers: fields, spots, pilots, airspace, weather
  • Native ClusterManager with canvas-drawn BitmapDescriptors
  • Airspace overlays: CTR, restricted, danger, ATZ zones
  • Live search sheet for fields and community spots
Fields

Flying Fields Directory

The most comprehensive database of registered flying fields in South Africa. Sourced from SAMAA, RCASA, and community submissions, with rich detail on every field.

  • Registered SA flying field directory with full detail
  • Contact info, aircraft types (9 categories), visitor policies
  • Hazard notes, surface type, and community enrichment
  • Suggest corrections after checking in at a field
Community

Community Spots

User-submitted flying locations reviewed and approved by the community. Contribute your favourite spots and help others discover amazing places to fly.

  • 5-step submission form with category, aircraft, and hazard details
  • Moderation workflow: pending to approved pipeline
  • Heart system for likes, comments with auto-moderation
  • Owner-edit on approved spots for content corrections
Internal Beta / Pro

Flight Window Alerts

A live Weather Window feature in the internal beta. Save flying locations and set your preferred conditions — wind, temperature, precipitation, and time windows. SkySpot surfaces promising forecast windows without any public paid subscription flow.

  • Save any field, spot, or custom map pin as a watched location
  • Set personal thresholds: max wind, min temperature, precipitation, time windows
  • Server checks Open-Meteo forecast data against your preferences
  • Push notifications tap straight to the field's weather strip
Weather

Weather Integration

Know before you go. Integrated weather data with fly-condition colour coding helps you make smarter decisions about when and where to fly.

  • Expandable weather pill on the map view
  • Fly-condition colour coding (green/amber/red)
  • 6-hour forecast strip with crosshair weather at zoom 15+
  • Inline weather rows on field and spot detail screens
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Social

Pilot Check-ins

Let the community know you are flying. Check in at fields and spots, see who else is nearby, and earn XP every time you fly.

  • "I'm Flying Here" check-in at fields and spots
  • Auto-expire after 3 hours with optional notes
  • See other active pilots nearby in real time
  • Awards 5-8 XP per check-in
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Progression

Pilot Progression

Every action earns XP. Level up from Newcomer to Founding Pilot across 10 tiers, unlock unique badges, and compete on monthly leaderboards.

  • 10-tier progression: Newcomer (0 XP) to Founding Pilot (20,000 XP)
  • 14 unique badges across flying, community, trust, and special categories
  • Monthly leaderboards and Hall of Fame
  • Streak tracking with colour-coded fire icon
Trust

Trust & Verification

Build and verify trust in the community. Two-way vouching with buyer and seller roles, phone verification, and transparent reputation scoring.

  • Two-way vouching with buyer and seller roles
  • 5-star ratings with phone verification
  • Number check tool for WhatsApp trades and Trusted badges at 10 vouches
  • Dedicated Trust Hub profile page
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Safety

NOTAMs

Community notices to airmen. Post and read critical information about closures, weather, hazards, events, and even the occasional Karen alert.

  • 6 types: closure, weather, karen alert, event, hazard, custom
  • Coloured banners on field and spot detail screens
  • Auto-expire with configurable duration (1-168 hours)
  • Report system with automatic hide at flag threshold
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Directory

RC & Drone Directory & WhatsApp Groups

Find RC, FPV, and drone services, repair help, and parts sources. Connect with local pilots through province-based WhatsApp groups.

  • Browse RC, FPV, and drone services by category and province
  • Community ratings and reviews for listed services
  • WhatsApp group finder by province and topic
  • Moderated listings for quality assurance

Want to join the internal beta?

SkySpot SA is currently in internal beta testing. Email us to request access for the next tester group.

Email for Beta Access

Internal beta access is coordinated by email.