For the best tracking experience, check these settings before takeoff:

Android:

• Go to Settings → Apps → PFT – Pilot Flight Tracker → Battery and set it to Unrestricted — this allows GPS to run reliably in the background
• Open your Recent Apps screen, tap and hold the app, and select Lock (or Pin) — this prevents Android from closing it automatically
• Keep the app in the foreground or let the screen turn off naturally — both work fine

iPhone / iPad:

• Go to Settings → PFT – Pilot Flight Tracker → Location and set it to Always
• Make sure Background App Refresh is enabled for the app

That’s it — tap Start and fly. The app handles everything else automatically.

If you notice missing GPS data after a flight, these battery settings are almost always the cause.