RC FPV

What RC FPV does

RC FPV connects compatible remote-control aircraft to an Android phone over Wi-Fi, turning the handset into a live flight monitor. It is aimed at hobby pilots using camera-equipped drones that need a first-person view while flying, rather than at users looking for a general photo editor.

Flying and framing from the phone

The app puts the aircraft’s camera feed at the centre of the experience. Pilots can use it to see what the drone sees, frame photos or video, and keep an eye on the flight without relying only on the physical controller. On supported hardware, controls include conventional on-screen inputs, gravity-based steering, and drawn flight paths.

RC FPV also includes a VR viewing option for a more immersive cockpit-style perspective. Captured photos and videos can be reviewed in the app, which keeps basic flight footage and initial checks together instead of requiring a separate gallery immediately after each flight.

Who it suits

This is a practical companion for owners of compatible entry-level or hobby RC drones, especially those whose aircraft transmit video through a dedicated Wi-Fi connection. It makes the most sense when the phone is being used as a monitor and capture control. Compatibility depends on the aircraft and its camera system, so the app is not a universal controller for every drone.

What the numbers suggest

RC FPV has passed 5,000,000 installs and carries a 3.02 rating from 9,531 reviews. That points to a widely used utility with mixed results across its user base. It is published by cooingdv and sits in the Photography category, although its main job is live aerial viewing and flight support rather than editing finished images.