What you need.

The DJI Mini 4 Pro with the DJI RC-N3 controller, flown from an Android phone. That's the only combination supported right now. The DJI RC 2 (the controller with its own screen) can't run outside apps, so it isn't supported. More drones are on the list, but we only name what we've tested.

Not yet. TakVector is Android first, the same as ATAK.

No. Only the pilot runs TakVector. Everyone else sees the maps, paths and photos in regular ATAK, which is free. One licence equips the whole squad.

Yes, to share results with the team. ATAK-CIV is free on Google Play. TakVector connects to ATAK on the same phone, or to the team's TAK server.

Yes. Flight planning and map building run on the phone. Getting the map to teammates needs some link between phones: the team's TAK server, a shared Wi-Fi, and later Meshtastic radios.

No. TakVector is about maps. The drone flies the sortie, lands, and the map is built and sent as soon as the drone is down. You still have DJI's own camera preview on the pilot's phone during the flight.

It depends on the size of the area. Map building on a Galaxy S23 takes about 0.4 seconds per photo, so a small area is ready moments after the photos come off the drone. We'll publish real end-to-end timings from the first field flights.

In Canada, drones under 250 g need no registration or pilot certificate, but the operating rules still apply: keep it in sight, stay away from aerodromes and emergency scenes, and respect people and property. The Mini 4 Pro is under 250 g only with the standard battery and no add-ons. Other countries have their own rules.

No. TakVector flies the pattern for you, but the pilot launches each sortie and keeps the drone in sight. "No stick time" means no hands on the sticks, not walking away.

On a private field with the owner's OK, before or between games, yes. Flying at an advertised event (open to the public and promoted) needs a special flight operations certificate in Canada. Don't hover low over players.

Free during the beta. Pricing isn't set; we'll ask beta testers what makes sense before charging. Testers get a discounted first year.

The app isn't tied to a country, and the beta is open to English-speaking testers anywhere. Check your own country's drone rules, and in the US check the current status of DJI products.

Photos and maps stay on your phone and go to your team's ATAK. Nothing is uploaded to us. The beta sign-up form is the only thing we collect; see the privacy page.