What You Need to Fly
License Requirements
In the USA, pilots are required to have a part 107 license; In some countries (like Canada), pilots flying sub-250g drones may be able to operate without a formal license but you must still fly safely and within local rules.
🇨🇦 Canada – No license required, but knowledge of local airspace rules is recommended. To learn more about Canadian drone regulations, click here.
🇺🇸 United States – A Part 107 license is required to fly commercially. To learn more about USA drone regulations, click here.
Compatible Equipment
Your drone setup must be compatible with the Spexi App:
Supported drones: DJI Mini 2, Mini 3, Mini 3 Pro, or Mini 4 Pro (sub-250g class)
Controller: Must use a mobile device-based controller (e.g., DJI RC-N1, RC-N2, or RC-N3). Controllers with built-in screens are not supported.
Android Mobile device: Android device running the Spexi App
Computer with internet to upload image data to the Spexi Explorer. For the best experience, we recommend using Google Chrome or another Chromium-based browser (such as Microsoft Edge or Brave). These browsers provide the most reliable performance and compatibility with the Spexi Explorer.
There are two versions of the Spexi App: one for the DJI Mini 2, and one for the DJI Mini 3, 4, and Pro versions. Make sure to download the right app for your drone.
Why Only Sub-250g Drones?
We have chosen to standardize on the sub-250g drone class for a variety of reasons, including:
They are easy to fly and have global distribution. We estimate there have been millions of DJI Mini 2 / Mini 3 / Mini 4 drones sold worldwide.
During flight, they produce very little noise and are barely audible once they reach the altitude required for image capture.
Many countries worldwide classify sub-250g drones as low risk, meaning pilots can fly them legally with fewer operating restrictions.
In the future, we plan to add more drone models and brands to the platform.
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