Dear pilots,
After several years of development and a year of real-world testing, we are pleased to announce that SDVFR Next is ready for its official release, scheduled for mid-June.
What does this mean?
All the features of SDVFR V1 have been rewritten and improved. Many new features have also been added, including the introduction of a Europe-wide map.
- Discover the features here: https://skydreamsoft.fr/fr_FR/page/sdvfr-next
- Find the tutorials here: https://www.youtube.com/@skydreamsoft
Do you have to pay for it?
It's no longer a secret — as announced from the very beginning of development, SDVFR Next will be available through an annual subscription. This subscription will allow you to use SDVFR Next on up to 5 devices and will include:
- Our SDOACI Europe vector map base
- European ICAO charts, including IGN ICAO, SIA 250, and Overseas territories
- Import of personal maps and overlays (image or vector formats)
Why this change?
For the past 11 years, in addition to offering SDVFR, we have supported pilots with responsive technical assistance. Support and closeness to our users have always been at the heart of our project. Moving to a paid version was not an easy decision, but after more than a decade of free service, it now seems essential to ensure the sustainability of the service, improve the app, and maintain a high standard of quality over the long term.
What about SDVFR V1?
All good things come to an end: SDVFR V1 will be permanently discontinued during the final quarter of 2025. Until then, it will of course remain functional and updated.
France Air Expo
We will be exhibiting at France Air Expo in Lyon-Bron (LFLY) on 5th, 6th and 7th June. This is our first participation in a trade show since we started in 2014. Come and meet us, chat, discover the new features and try out SDVFR Next.
And finally, a big “thank you” is in order!
Thank you all for your trust and loyalty over the past 11 years. This journey would never have been possible without you. Today, we are taking an important step: to keep SDVFR alive, help it grow and ensure a high-quality service, we need your support more than ever. It's thanks to you that this great story can continue.