Photogrammetry with drones and 360° cameras
Photogrammetry turns photos into accurate 2D maps and 3D models by analyzing overlapping images from multiple angles.
New to photogrammetry? Learn more here.
Turn photos into useful data
Photogrammetry takes regular images and turns them into maps, models, and measurable insights.
What you can create with photogrammetry
Photogrammetry produces 2D maps, 3D models, elevation data, and panoramas from overlapping images. These outputs help teams measure, inspect, and visualize sites with precision.
Where photogrammetry is used
Photogrammetry is used in construction, energy, agriculture, mining, and public safety to document spaces, track changes, and reduce time in the field.
The value of visual data
Photogrammetry gives you a clear, measurable record of the real world. It turns site visits into image captures and replaces manual notes with mapped insights.
How Photogrammetry Works with DroneDeploy
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Plan:
Use DroneDeploy to outline your site, set flight paths, and choose camera settings. The app makes it easy to build a plan that captures the right data from the start.
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Capture:
Fly your drone or 360 camera using DroneDeploy’s automated tools. The system handles overlap, altitude, and angle for consistent image capture.
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Upload:
Sync your photos directly to DroneDeploy from the field or office. Files are organized and prepared for processing with no extra steps.
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Process:
DroneDeploy turns your images into 2D maps and 3D models using cloud-based photogrammetry. Outputs are accurate, fast, and ready to analyze.
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Analyze:
Collaborate with your team with instant export tools and integrate your tech stack with our open APIs.
Easy and accurate drone flights
Dedicated Flight App for planning and mobile uploads
Multiple flight plan types – mapping, photos, panos, video and more
Support for drones from leading manufacturers
Survey-grade, high accuracy sub-inch mapping with RTK, PPK and GCPs
Support for custom coordinate systems
Professional services to capture drone data on your sites and projects
Pilot certification support and drone training available
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Understand your sites like never before
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Transform data into survey-grade maps and models
Compare changes over time with map comparison tools
Compare actuals to plans with overlays and 3D visualization tools
Fast and accurate insights with AI-powered intelligence
Quickly calculate volume, slope, elevation or distance
Auto-generate industry specific reports (stockpile, issue, progress, etc)
Generate live thermal maps and detect heat abnormalities
Photogrammetry without the flight
Need site data but don’t have a pilot on staff? Our team can fly the site for you. With Data on Demand, you get the maps and models you need, captured by pros and delivered to your account.
We’re seeing a 30% efficiency gain as a result of doing site capture with DroneDeploy, which we pass onto our clients. It’s a value-add for our customers.
Jay Ferguson
National Health and Safety Manager, Programmed NZ
