endorsedOngoing

Companion Mobile App Development for Drone Camera Company

Services Covered:

Mobile Application Development

Industry

Information Technology

Duration

130 months

Budget

50K - 199K

Start Date

1 October 2015

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

81/100

Strong

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Client

Confidential

San Francisco, United States of America

Project Summary

Tooploox developed the Android version of a companion app for a flying camera device from conception through design and implemented a large portion of the iOS version. They performed device testing (notably Android), handled Wi‑Fi communications for video download and control, provided design work, and continue to provide ongoing support while scaling resources to client needs.

Key Challenges

The client did not have an internal app team and required an external partner to build the companion app.
The app needed to support device-specific features such as media access, calibration, setup, and emergency landing.
The client’s product and app requirements evolved, requiring flexibility and frequent pivots.

Project Deliverables

Android app
iOS app (majority development)
App design and UI work
Device testing and integration (Wi‑Fi video download and control)
Animations and UI polish
Ongoing support

Project Solution

Tooploox built the Android app from scratch and implemented a large part of the iOS app, provided initial product design when the concept was undefined, and executed extensive device testing and integration (including Wi‑Fi video transfer and device control). The engagement involved flexible resourcing (initially two developers per platform, currently two Android developers), regular standups, integration with the client’s Jira workflow, and ongoing support.

Project Outcome

The vendor delivered a responsive development process that incorporated client feedback and improved the product experience.
Tooploox integrated well with the client’s project management and workflows (standups, Jira), facilitating smooth collaboration.
The engagement provided scalable resources and ongoing support, enabling continued product development.

Platforms

Mobile

Tech Stack

Android
iOS

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.75

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Tooploox stood out in flexibility and willingness to accommodate the customer’s needs. The development team was very open to feedback while looking for ways to improve the experience and were always ready to scale their resources up or down, depending on the needs of the project.”
Anonymous
CTO
Date: 10/18/2016