Can You Airdrop over Long Distances?

Phones with AirDrop enabled can exchange files from up to 30 feet away, whether or not they're in each other's contact lists. Many adults use AirDrop to share files one-on-one, but teens have embraced mass image sharing via AirDrop for years.

How far away can you use AirDrop?

Apple devices need to be in range of each other — about 30 feet — for AirDrop to work.

Does AirDrop have a range?

A newly reported flaw in Apple's file-sharing AirDrop service can expose details like phone numbers to any other user in Wi-Fi range. ... “As an attacker, it is possible to learn the phone numbers and email addresses of AirDrop users – even as a complete stranger.