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DJI FlightHub 2 vs DUATS

DJI FlightHub 2 logo

DJI FlightHub 2

Aviation

Enterprise drone fleet management platform

From
$499/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
DUATS logo

DUATS

Aviation

FAA Direct User Access Terminal System for flight briefings

From
$9.95/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: DJI FlightHub 2 flightHub 2's product page publishes no price: it offers only a free trial link, a Buy Now link to the DJI Store, and a contact form to inquire about purchasing.; DUATS service has been discontinued as of May 2018
  • They diverge on capability: DJI FlightHub 2 covers Fleet management, DUATS covers Flight briefings.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which DJI FlightHub 2 and DUATS actually diverge.

Attributes where DJI FlightHub 2 and DUATS differ
AttributeDJI FlightHub 2DUATS
Starting price$499/year$9.95/month
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Ios, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20061990

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Aviation).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in DJI FlightHub 2

  • Fleet management
  • Mission planning
  • Live streaming
  • Data management
  • Automated flights
  • DJI drones
  • DJI Dock
  • Third-party GIS

Only in DUATS

  • Flight briefings
  • Weather data
  • Flight planning
  • Flight filing
  • NOTAMs
  • FAA systems
  • Weather services
  • Chart databases

Both cover

  • Data encryption
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

DJI FlightHub 2

  • Infrastructure inspectionnot DUATS
  • Emergency responsenot DUATS
  • Surveyingnot DUATS
  • Security monitoringnot DUATS
  • Agricultural mappingnot DUATS

DUATS

  • Flight briefingnot DJI FlightHub 2
  • Flight planningnot DJI FlightHub 2
  • Flight filingnot DJI FlightHub 2
  • Weather briefingnot DJI FlightHub 2

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

DJI FlightHub 2

  • FlightHub 2's product page publishes no price: it offers only a free trial link, a Buy Now link to the DJI Store, and a contact form to inquire about purchasing.

DUATS

  • Service has been discontinued as of May 2018
  • No longer available for flight planning or briefing

Pricing, plan by plan

DJI FlightHub 2

$499/year
  • Basic$499/year
    • Fleet management
    • Mission planning
    • Cloud storage
  • Professional$1499/year
    • Live streaming
    • Advanced automation
    • Team management
  • Enterprise$4999/year
    • Unlimited users
    • On-premise option
    • Custom integrations

DUATS

$9.95/month
  • Basic$9.95/month
    • Flight briefings
    • Weather data
    • Flight planning
  • Premium$29.95/month
    • All Basic features
    • Advanced weather
    • Priority briefings

Which should you pick?

Choose DJI FlightHub 2 if

  • You need fleet management.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Ios, Android.
  • You also want mission planning.
DJI FlightHub 2 review

Choose DUATS if

  • You need flight briefings.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want weather data.
DUATS review

Questions people ask

Is DJI FlightHub 2 or DUATS better?
Neither clearly leads. DJI FlightHub 2 starts at $499/year and DUATS at $9.95/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, DJI FlightHub 2 or DUATS?
DJI FlightHub 2 starts at $499/year and DUATS at $9.95/month.
Does DJI FlightHub 2 or DUATS run on more platforms?
DJI FlightHub 2 runs on Web, Windows, Ios, Android. DUATS runs on Web, Ios, Android.
What is DJI FlightHub 2 best used for?
DJI FlightHub 2 is most often used for infrastructure inspection, emergency response, surveying, security monitoring. Of those, infrastructure inspection and emergency response are not what DUATS is typically brought in for.
What can DJI FlightHub 2 do that DUATS cannot?
DJI FlightHub 2 covers Fleet management, Mission planning, Live streaming, Data management. DUATS covers Flight briefings, Weather data, Flight planning, Flight filing. Both handle Data encryption, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

DJI FlightHub 2: Does DJI FlightHub 2 offer a free trial?

Yes, DJI FlightHub 2 offers a free trial accessible through their login portal at fh.dji.com/login.

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DUATS: Is DUATS still available?

No. The FAA discontinued the Direct User Access Terminal Service (DUATS II) on May 16, 2018.

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DJI FlightHub 2: How do I purchase DJI FlightHub 2?

Licenses are available through the DJI Store via the 'Buy Now' link on the product page, but specific pricing and tiered options are not detailed.

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DUATS: Did DUATS cost money?

No. DUATS was free to all registered U.S. pilots and student pilots holding a current medical certificate.

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DJI FlightHub 2: Does DJI FlightHub 2 offer on-premises deployment?

Yes, DJI FlightHub 2 On-Premises is available as an alternative to the cloud version, though pricing for this variant is not specified.

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DUATS: What replaced DUATS?

Pilots now access internet-based weather, aeronautical information, and flight plan filing through the FAA flight service website at no charge.

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DJI FlightHub 2: How do I get DJI FlightHub 2 pricing details?

Specific pricing and licensing details are not published. Interested customers can contact DJI directly through the inquiry form on the product page.

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