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SkyDemon

VFR flight planning for European pilots

As of 30 August 2026, SkyDemon starts at £118/year. SkyDemon is the leading VFR flight planning application for pilots in Europe, Australia, and other regions. Softwr lists it under Aviation. SkyDemon is made by Divelements Limited, launched in 2009, available on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.

Overview

What SkyDemon does

SkyDemon is the leading VFR flight planning application for pilots in Europe, Australia, and other regions. It provides comprehensive airspace information, route planning, weather integration, and in-flight navigation. Known for its intuitive interface and detailed European coverage, it helps VFR pilots plan safer and more efficient flights.

What people use it for

  • Flight planning
  • Aviation navigation
  • Personal leisure flying
  • Commercial flight operations

The honest half

Where it falls short

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  • Monthly subscription pricing not specified on store page
  • Business licensing pricing not listed; requires contact

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Pricing

What SkyDemon costs

Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.

Personal Annual

£118 /yr

  • Two PCs access
  • Two mobile devices access
  • Personal leisure use
  • Free flightplan credits with card purchases

Personal Annual Renewal

£90 /yr

  • Two PCs access
  • Two mobile devices access
  • Personal leisure use
  • Free flightplan credits with card purchases

Personal Monthly

On request

  • Two PCs access
  • Two mobile devices access
  • Personal leisure use

Business Licensing

On request

  • Per-device pricing
  • Commercial use

Capabilities

Features

  • VFR planning

  • Airspace display

  • Weather overlay

  • Navigation

  • Flight logging

  • Traffic receivers

    Integration with Traffic receivers

  • FLARM

    Integration with FLARM

  • ADS-B

    Integration with ADS-B

  • Cloud sync

    Integration with Cloud sync

  • Weather services

    Integration with Weather services

  • Data encryption

    Data encryption security feature

  • Cloud backup

    Cloud backup security feature

Answered, with sources

Questions people ask

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How much does SkyDemon cost?

SkyDemon's personal subscription costs GBP 118 per year for new subscribers, covering access to two PCs and two mobile devices for personal leisure use. Renewal for year two and beyond is GBP 90 per year. A monthly option is also available but specific pricing is not listed on the store page.

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What is the difference between SkyDemon personal and business subscriptions?

Personal subscriptions are for leisure flying and cover two PCs and two mobile devices at GBP 118 annually (GBP 90 for renewals). Business licensing is available per device for commercial flying, but specific business pricing is not listed on the store page and requires contact for details.

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Does SkyDemon include flightplan credits?

Yes, free flightplan credits are included with card purchases on personal subscriptions. Additional flightplan credits can be purchased separately, though specific pricing is not detailed on the store page.

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Behind it

Who makes SkyDemon

Company
Divelements Limited
Based in
London, UK

Timeline

SkyDemon over time

  1. Launch2009-09-01

    First version of SkyDemon released

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