DJI Fly for Android isn't on Google Play in the US, so you install it from DJI's website. Go to the DJI Fly download page, download the APK, open it from your phone's downloads and allow your browser to install apps when Android asks. On iPhone and iPad, DJI Fly is a normal App Store download.
Why it's not on Google Play
DJI's help center says the official download channel for DJI apps on Android is dji.com/downloads. The Google Play listing that DJI's download page still links to returns "not found" in the US, and the build it references (v1.2.8) is years out of date. Install from DJI directly so you get the current version and the right firmware support.
Install the APK, step by step
- On your Android phone, open the DJI Fly download page in Chrome or your default browser.
- Under Android, tap the APK download. In October 2026 it's v1.21.12 and about 720 MB, so use Wi-Fi.
- When the download finishes, open it from the notification or your Downloads folder. DJI's note for its Android APKs: find the package in the download list and tap it to install.
- If Android says your browser isn't allowed to install unknown apps, tap Settings, allow installs from this source, then go back. Wording varies by phone.
- Tap Install. When it finishes, open DJI Fly and log in. See DJI account login.
You can turn the "install unknown apps" permission back off afterward.
Requirements
DJI's download page lists Android 9.0 or later and recommends mainstream flagship phones released after 2019. Tested models include the Samsung Galaxy S21 to S25 Ultra, Galaxy A53 and A54, Pixel 8 Pro and 9 Pro, and many Xiaomi, Redmi, Huawei, Honor, OPPO and vivo phones. Full list: DJI Fly compatible phones.
Samsung, Pixel, Xiaomi and Huawei notes
- Samsung: if a "blocked by Auto Blocker" message appears, Auto Blocker is stopping app installs from outside the Galaxy Store and Google Play. Turn it off in Settings under security and privacy, install, then turn it back on.
- Xiaomi and Redmi: DJI lists several Xiaomi and Redmi phones as tested. Allow the install when the system asks.
- Huawei: DJI tests DJI Fly on Huawei Mate 60 and Pura 70 models. Download the same APK from DJI's site.
- Any brand: free up space first. DJI's crash advice is to keep at least 10 GB free.
Updating DJI Fly on Android
Download the new APK from the same DJI page and install it over the old one. DJI's help center says older app versions can crash after Android updates, so keep it current. If an update won't install, uninstall DJI Fly and install the new APK. Downloaded footage in your phone's gallery isn't affected, but footage stored only inside the app's album may be. Save anything important first.
Need an older version for a specific drone? See install an older DJI Fly version.
iPhone and iPad
Search DJI Fly in the App Store. It needs iOS 13.0 or later, and DJI recommends an iPhone 11 or newer. iPad installs work, but a tablet won't fit the RC-N2's phone holder, which DJI rates for devices up to 180 x 86 x 10 mm.
Avoid third-party APK sites
Only install DJI Fly from dji.com. Modified or repackaged APKs can carry malware, and they can break flight safety features. If the app crashes or won't connect after installing, see DJI Fly app crashing or DJI RC not connected to mobile device.
Tired of phone setup? The DJI RC 2 comes with DJI Fly preinstalled.
Related guides
- How to install an older version of DJI Fly (and should you?)
- DJI Fly app crashing or not working: fixes
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- Can you fly a DJI drone with a Meta Quest 3 or VR headset?
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