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Everything you need to get the most out of quadfixr - from setting up your first drone to tracking repairs and managing your fleet.

New to quadfixr? Watch the quick intro to see what it can do.

Or keep reading for the full feature breakdown below.

Overview

quadfixr is a maintenance and repair tracking app built for FPV pilots and drone enthusiasts. Keep a full history of every repair, crash, and parts swap across your entire fleet - all in one place.

quadfixr helps you stay on top of what's broken, what's been fixed, and what's next.

With Pro features, you can also track repair costs, manage your parts inventory, and track batteries.

App overview screenshot

Getting Started

Onboarding screen

After installing, you'll be greeted by the Quad's overview. Let's dive right in and create our first quad.

Tap the + button on the quad screen to add a new quad.

Add a Quad

Enter a name for your quad and optionally add it to a category.

When you're ready, tap Save to add your quad.

Add drone screen

If you have no categories yet, you can create one during this step by tapping the + Add category button.

Add category

Setting Up a Quad

You'll need to pick the components that belong to your quad, since most quads are custom-built and have different parts.

Don't worry, you can always add or remove components later on.

Tap the + Add Components button or the cog icon in the top menu to start adding components to your quad.

Quad created empty screen

Choose from over 40 components to build your quad.

Tap the checkmark in the top menu to save your changes.

Note: You don't have to add all components your quad has. If you don't want to track a component, simply leave it out.

Component selection screen

Your quad is now ready. Feel free to add a photo so you can easily identify it later.

Quad created with components

Advanced Setup

If you want to customize your quad further, you can start adding descriptions to each of the components, but you don't have to.

Simply tap on a component to edit its details.

Quad component details description

Once you're happy with the details of your quad, you can start logging repairs and crashes. You can always come back and edit the quad's details later on.

Quad components with description

Clone Quads

If you have multiple quads with the same or similar components, you can save time by cloning an existing quad.

This will copy all components and their details to the new quad, allowing you to quickly set up your new quad with the same components.

Clone quad

Note: If you copy a quad, the new quad will have the same components, but the history will not be copied.

Clone quad details

Track Damages

Quad FC damaged

To track your first damages, tap on a component and use the 3 status buttons to change its status.

  • OK - The component is in good condition.
  • Needs diagnosis - The component needs further diagnosis.
  • Broken - The component is broken and needs replacement.

Use the notes field to add any additional information about the damage.

Note: There's no right or wrong. The app is designed to help you keep track of your quad's condition.

Track Replacements

Quad FC damaged

To track your first replacement, tap on the change icon on the right side of the damaged component.


Quad component replacement dialog

A new dialog will appear, explaining what the replacement action does.

Tap Replace to proceed with the replacement. This will create a new repair entry in the component's history, and update the component's status to OK.

Replacement History

Quad components with description

To view the replacement history of your quad, tap on the statistics icon at the top navigation bar.


Quad replacement history

Here you can see all components and their replacement history. Each entry represents a component replacement you've tracked.

Tap on the Top Replacements tab to see an overview of the most frequently replaced components.


Quad replacement history - Top Replacements

Here you can see an overview of the most frequently replaced components to quickly identify potential issues.

Statistics

To view the statistics of all your quads, tap on the statistics icon at the top navigation bar.

Quad overview

In the statistics screen you can view detailed statistics of all your quads in a single place, including replacement history across your entire fleet. Use filters to narrow down the data and focus on specific quads, categories, or time periods.

Statistics screen

Quad Issues

Quad with components

Sometimes it is not immediately clear what the issue is, or which component is damaged.

In these cases, you can use the + Add Issue button below the components to create a new issue.


Quad issue created

Issues are dead simple. It is just a text note to remind you that something needs attention.

Once you've resolved an issue, you can mark it as resolved by using the 3 dots menu.

Note: If you needed to repair or replace a component, you will have to manually update the status of the component, or do a full replacement.

Action Cams

To track your action cams, go to the action cams page in the app.

Here you can add your action cams, and track DJI Care Refresh Contracts and issues just like you do with your quads.

Tap the + button on the camera screen to add a new action cam.

Action cams overview screen

Adding an Action Cam

Enter a camera name and optionally a serial number. A serial number helps you identify your camera uniquely, and is also used for DJI Care Refresh Contracts.

When you're ready, tap Save to add your action cam.

Add Action cam screen

Adding a DJI Care Refresh Contract

Open the newly created action cam, and tap the + icon to add your first DJI Care Refresh contract.

Enter the contract's serial number, purchase date, and expiration date. The serial number is usually found on the DJI Care Refresh card that came with your camera.

When you're ready, tap Save to add your DJI Care Refresh contract.

Action cam details

Enter the start and end date and choose the number of replacements as per your contract with DJI.

When you're ready, tap Add to add your DJI Care Refresh contract.

Note: If you have multiple DJI Care Refresh contracts, you can add them all. You will most likely have the 2 replacements per year over a span of 2 years.

Action cam care new refresh contract

Action Cam Replacement

Now you can easily see your action cam's details and DJI Care Refresh contract information.

Tap the exchange icon (next to the +) button to open the replacement dialog.

Action cam with DJI contract

In the replacement dialog, you will see the contract that will be used for the replacement. The app knows which contract to use based on the contract's date and remaining replacements available.

Enter the serial number of the replacement device received by DJI.

Tap Replace to replace the action cam.

Action cam care refresh replacement

After replacing the action cam, you will see the updated contract information and the updated replacement history.

Note: The app will automatically set the status of the action cam to "Working" and remove the photo and any notes.

Action cam care refresh used

Tasks

Tasks allow you to keep track of your ongoing and completed tasks.

A simple to-do list to keep you organized - create tasks, edit them, and check them off as you go

Tasks overview

Settings

In Settings you can manage your subscription, preferences and use import/export functionality.

Tap on the Subscription section to view your subscription details, or to subscribe to quadfixr Pro.

Tap on the Preferences section to customize your app experience.

Use the Import/Export section to backup your data, or to transfer your data to a new device.

Note: The app is fully offline and has no integrated cloud services. Please always keep a fresh backup of your data.

Settings overview

Preferences

In the preferences screen you can change the app's settings and customize your experience.

Tap on Theme to change the app's appearance.

Tap on Language to change the app's language.

Note: Some translations are AI generated and may not be perfect.

Pro Features (subscription required)

Preferences

Subscribe to quadfixr Pro

If you like the app, consider subscribing to quadfixr Pro for additional features and benefits.

Subscribe to quadfixr Pro to remove all limits and access advanced features:

Pro is available as an affordable annual subscription. Manage your subscription at any time from the app's settings.

Thank you for supporting quadfixr Pro!

Paywall

Cost Tracking Pro

Cost tracking allows you to monitor the expenses related to your repairs and replacements. This feature is available with a quadfixr Pro subscription.

Enable cost tracking by selecting a currency in the app's preferences.

Note: If you are missing a currency, feel free to contact me, and I'll add it.

Preferences - Currency

You can now enter prices of components to your quads.

Quad component details screen with cost tracking

Or make some final adjustments when you replace the component.

Quad component replacement screen with cost tracking

Replacements get a price logged to their entry.

Quad statistics screen with cost tracking

A sum of all the costs for single quads is visible in the Top Replacements tab.

Top replacements screen with cost tracking

A sum of all the costs for all quads is visible in the Statistics screen.

Tip: You can filter the statistics by date range to see costs for a specific period.

Statistics screen with cost tracking

Battery Management Pro

Battery management allows you to monitor your battery age and track charging cycles. This feature is only available with a quadfixr Pro subscription.

Enable battery management by switching it on in the app's preferences.

Preferences - Battery Management

Add A New Battery Pro

A new menu in the bottom navigation bar allows you to navigate to the battery management screen.

Note: If you have battery management and inventory management enabled, they will share the same menu, but will be separate tabs.

Tap on the + icon to add a new battery.

Batteries screen - empty

Fill out the details of your battery.

Tip: Give each of your batteries a unique nickname to easily identify them.

Note: If cost tracking is enabled, you can also enter the price of the battery.

Add a new battery screen

Battery Details Pro

You can now see the newly created pack and see a small statistics section at the top of the list.

Note: You will only see the value in the statistics, if you have cost tracking enabled.

Tap on a battery to view its details.

Batteries screen - single battery

You can now see the details of the selected battery.

Tap the Pen icon to edit the battery details.

Use the + and - buttons under the Charging Cycles to add or remove charging cycles from the battery.

Add Restock Links to quickly reorder the same batteries.

Tap the Discard battery button to discard a battery.

Discarded batteries are shown in the list under a separate section.

Battery details screen

Add Multiple Batteries Pro

When you create a new battery, you can also add multiple batteries from the same brand and type at once.

Simply change the quantity to the desired number of batteries.

Note: The batteries' nicknames will be automatically generated based on the quantity. For example: 4 new batteries will be named "#1", "#2", "#3", and "#4".

Add multiple batteries screen

You can now see the newly created set of batteries and their automatically generated nicknames.

Batteries screen - multiple batteries

Inventory Management Pro

Inventory management allows you to keep track of your stock. This feature is only available with a quadfixr Pro subscription.

Enable inventory management by switching it on in the app's preferences.

Preferences - Inventory Management

Add Inventory For Parts Pro

A new menu in the bottom navigation bar allows you to navigate to the inventory management screen.

Note: If you have battery management and inventory management enabled, they will share the same menu, but will be separate tabs.

Tap on the + icon to add a new part to your inventory.

Inventory screen - empty

Fill out the details of your inventory item.

Select a component type from the list of component types. These reflect all the parts you can have on any of your quads.

Add a new inventory item screen

Enter a name and the initial stock.

Note: If cost tracking is enabled, you can also enter the price of the part.

When you're done, tap Save to add the part to your inventory.

Add a new inventory item screen

Inventory Overview Pro

You can now see the newly created part and its stock level, and see a small statistics section at the top of the list.

Note: You will only see the value in the statistics, if you have cost tracking enabled.

Tap on a part to view its details.

Inventory screen - list

In the details view you can see the part's stock level, cost, and other relevant information.

Use the Pen icon to edit the part's name.

Use the - Remove button to remove stock from the part.

Use the + Add button to add stock to the part.

Note: You can not directly modify the stock level of a part. You have to use the add and remove buttons to change the stock level. This is to keep a history of all changes to the stock level, so you can see when you added or removed stock, and how much.

Add Restock Links to quickly reorder the same parts when stock is low.

Note: When cost tracking is enabled, you are able to enter a price for the part you are adding to your inventory. The price of the part will be calculated automatically by the system using WAC (Weighted Average Cost).

Inventory screen - list

Component Replacement from Inventory Pro

When inventory management is enabled, you can replace components directly from your inventory.

In the component replacement dialog, you can now select a part from inventory to replace the existing component.

Tap Select to select a part from inventory (only if available parts are in stock).

Component Replacement from Inventory

Select a part from your inventory

Component Replacement from Inventory

Once selected, the part will be highlighted in the component replacement dialog.

Note: If cost tracking is enabled, you have different options to track the cost of this part.

  1. Inventory price: This will use the price of the part as calculated by the system using WAC (Weighted Average Cost).
  2. Part price: This will use the price of the component that was manually entered on the component.
  3. Enter manually: This will allow you to enter a custom price for this replacement.

Tap Replace to confirm the replacement.

Component Replacement from Inventory

The selected part was now deducted from the inventory's stock.

Component Replacement from Inventory