this repo consists of an app from the google play store.
I first transferred the .apk to my linux desktop and then used
the 'apktool' to crack it open and have a look. initially I
was only interested in changing some of the Chinese characters
to English. then I realized I had been over looking the option
in the settings.
None the less, after I started diving into the architexture of
the filesystem I became more and more curious as to what else can be
hacked or modded with this cheap little drone. Next I intend to take a stab
at dumping the firmware on the actual device and upgrading the power
system for greater time in the air.
Any ideas or recommendations are welcome. I will include more details about the actual craft and manufacturer as soon as possible. Ill say this... it is one of the cheapest models of functional drones that one can purchase and still fly. The battery life is about 15 minutes flying at 30% power. 12 minutes for flying at 60% power and I've yet to time flight while operating at 100% In general this is just a product to nerd out on while it s cold outside.
Just as an update... As of the first of 2025 I am still updaating and putting together the entirety of the apk file while also dissecting it and learning what I can from it along the way. Once you get down in there you can see how and where the information for the adds comes and goes through. Its interesting. I intend to keep pursuind this project as I can. I also testes and esp-8266 deauther against the network ssid that the drone hosts in order for the mobile device to connect.
