Features
Everything you need to fly smarter, connect deeper, and build trust in the South African RC & FPV community.
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.
- 6 map layers: fields, spots, pilots, aircraft, airspace, weather
- Native ClusterManager with canvas-drawn BitmapDescriptors
- Airspace overlays: CTR, restricted, danger, ATZ zones
- Live search sheet for fields and community spots
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.
- 109+ registered SA flying fields 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 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
Live Aircraft Tracking
Real-time ADS-B aircraft positions overlaid on the map. Stay aware of manned traffic in your area with configurable proximity alerts.
- Real-time ADS-B positions with callsign and altitude
- Speed, heading, origin, and destination data
- Configurable proximity alerts (1-20 km radius)
- Stale data indicator for connection awareness
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
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
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 & 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 (90-day re-verify)
- Number check tool for sellers and Trusted badge at 10 vouches
- Dedicated Trust Hub profile page
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
Vendor Directory & WhatsApp Groups
Find trusted hobby shops, repair services, and parts dealers. Connect with local pilots through province-based WhatsApp groups.
- Browse hobby shops, repair services, and parts dealers
- Featured vendors with community ratings
- WhatsApp group finder by province and topic
- Moderated listings for quality assurance
Ready for takeoff?
Join the SkySpot SA community and connect with pilots across South Africa.
Download SkySpot SAAvailable on Google Play