Data captured your way
We support a wide range of drones, 360 cameras, robots and other reality capture hardware.
Core to our roots, DroneDeploy is hardware agnostic.
Our processing engine was built to work with data collected from any camera source.
We offer support for automated flight modes for leading drone models, and are mission planning and execution compatible with a wide range of ground robots, docked drones and 360 cameras.
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Recommended Drones
DroneDeploy supports various drone models for flight and processing.
Compare drones by clicking the "compare" button on the top left of each product.
Supported by DroneDeploy for: Flight and processing
Mavic 3 Enterprise RTK
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Origin: China
Description & Advantages
Description:
DroneDeploy’s Flight app for the Mavic 3 Enterprise series allows Advanced, Teams and Enterprise customers to enjoy reliable RTK coverage by automatically connecting to local high-accuracy RTK corrections networks at no additional cost.
Advantages:
45-minute flight time
Compact and portable - 915g
Radiometric processing supported with the Mavic 3 Thermal
RTK and PPK capable, supported with DroneDeploy’s RTK Flight App
120HA coverage at <1.5in/px GSD
Supported by DroneDeploy for: Flight and processing
DJI Air 2S
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Origin: China
Description & Advantages
Description:
Capture a variety of media types including panos, maps, and more, fully autonomously. Suitable for surveying smaller areas.
Advantages:
30-minute flight time
Portable and lightweight drone - 595g
Supported with DroneDeploy’s Flight App
20MP camera, 1-inch CMOS Sensor
ADS-B for safe flight
Supported by DroneDeploy for: Processing only
DJI Matrice 350 RTK with P1
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Origin: China
Description & Advantages
Description:
This next-generation drone features a new video transmission system and control experience, a more efficient battery system, and more comprehensive safety features, as well as robust payload and expansion capabilities.
Advantages:
55-minute flight time
DJI RC Plus smart controller
Compatible with Zenmuse P1 payload, DJI’s most robust photogrammetry camera
RTK/PPK enabled
Supported by DroneDeploy for: Processing only + data transfer via Skydio Sync
Skydio X10
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Origin: USA
Description & Advantages
Description:
The Skydio X10 boasts high-resolution visual and radiometric cameras in modular sensor packages.
Advantages:
35-minute flight time
Approved Blue UAS cleared list
Skydio Cloud sync with DroneDeploy
VT300-L version has 1” wide, 50MP camera, optimized for mapping
DroneDeploy PPK supported
Supported by DroneDeploy for: Processing only
Freefly Astro
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Origin: US
Description & Advantages
Description:
Freefly’s latest commercial drone platform with RTK, 61 megapixel Sony camera, LTE cloud connectivity, mission computer and more.
Advantages:
37-minute flight time
Approved Blue UAS cleared list
Compatible with Sony’s latest 61MP mapping camera, the ILX-LR1
RTK/PPK enabled (DroneDeploy PPK support coming soon)
Thermal and multispectral payload options
Supported by DroneDeploy for: Processing Only
WingtraOne
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Origin: Switzerland
Description & Advantages
Description:
WingtraOne is an easy-to-use fixed-wing drone that delivers consistent, high-quality survey data.
Advantages:
59-minute flight time
Approved Blue UAS cleared list
Compatible with high-resolution Sony cameras
PPK enabled (DroneDeploy PPK support coming soon)
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For an exhaustive list of our latest flight-supported
drone models, visit our Help Center.
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Recommended Cameras
DroneDeploy supports a wide range of 360 cameras and either .INSV or .MP4 video files (Ricoh, GoPro, Garmin, Insta360). Recommended cameras include:
Supported by DroneDeploy for: Capture & Processing
Insta360 ONE RS 1-inch
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Description & Advantages
Description:
DroneDeploy users can expect superior 360 panoramas and videos in the Walkthrough app thanks to the One RS 1-inch's:
Advantages:
Dual 1-inch CMOS sensors
6K 360 capture
21MP 360 photos
Excellent performance in low-light conditions
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Supported by DroneDeploy for: Capture & Processing
Insta360 ONE X2
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Description & Advantages
Description:
Pocket-sized versions of the ONE X, now with a touchscreen and a range of new features.
Advantages:
5.7k video 360° capture
Price-conscious
Comparison
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For an exhaustive list of our latest supported camera models, visit our Help Center.
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Recommended Ground Robots
DroneDeploy offers mission planning, execution, data transfer support for the following ground robots – and almost any ROS or Mavlink-based models.
Boston Dynamics Spot
Description & Advantages
Description:
Made by US-based Boston Dynamics, Spot is an agile mobile quadruped robot that navigates terrain with unprecedented mobility, allowing you to automate routine inspection tasks and capture data safely, accurately and frequently.
Advantages:
Designed for inspection and manipulation tasks
Uses 360° perception to map terrain and avoid obstacles
Carries payload of up to 14kg
Weather and dust resistant (IP54)
Balances dynamically in uncertain surroundings
Can cruise over loose gravel, grass and stairs
ANYbotics ANYmal
Description & Advantages
Description:
A robust, autonomous, agile inspection solution with ready-to-go high-quality sensors. ANYmal can carry an additional 10 kg payload and integrates with the listed solutions for gas sensing and high-precision 3D scanning.
Advantages:
Industrial-grade and IP67 rated
Turn-key inspection suite
ANYmal X model (ex-proof solution)
AI-based mobility and autonomy
90-minute battery run-time
20x optical zoom for clear long-distance images and videos in 4K resolution
Precise temperature readings in a range of -40–550°C
High-range motion of the payload (+/- 90° vertical, +/- 165° horizontal)
OnSight
Description & Advantages
Description:
OnSight is an autonomous and teleoperated unmanned ground vehicle with a radiometric thermal imaging camera and an optical zoom camera that uses AI visual learning to detect, report, and observe issues and anomalies on utility solar farms.
Advantages:
AI-driven, computer vision robotic platform for solar sites
Designed for large remote sites, providing essential data and analysis
Radiometric thermal imaging camera and an optical zoom camera
Can inspect up to 360 miles per month
60% lower inspection costs compared to sending a team out
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Give your teams the power to perform scheduled missions with ground robots, and then upload data automatically – all in one AI-powered platform.
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Recommended Docked Drones
DroneDeploy offers flight planning, execution, data upload and data processing support for docked drones or “drone-in-a-box”.
Supported for: Flight Automation & Processing
DJI Dock 1
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Description & Advantages
Description:
The DJI Dock is a powerful new tool to enable remote working and inspections. The DJI Dock houses a M30T drone, enabling it to land, recharge, take off and execute missions. It’s built to operate 24/7 and withstand harsh weather conditions.
Advantages:
Utilize DroneDeploy’s superior flight planning capability
Leave drones on site to perform remote missions and recharge
Data is automatically uploaded to DroneDeploy after capture
Rugged, reliable and built to operate 24/7 - day or night, rain or shine
Integrates wide, zoom and thermal cameras
Conduct missions up to 4.3 miles from the dock
Wind resistance of 12 m/s and an IP55 rating
Recommended industries / use cases
Inspections
Thermal applications
Facility management
Supported for: Flight Automation & Processing
DJI Dock 2
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Description & Advantages
Description:
A lighter, more portable, and faster Dock. The DJI Dock 2 houses an M3D or M3TD drone, enabling it to land, recharge, take off and execute missions. It’s built to operate 24/7 and withstand harsh weather conditions.
Advantages:
Utilize DroneDeploy’s superior flight planning capability
Leave drones on site to perform remote missions and recharge
Supports M3D and M3TD drones, which are equivalent to M3E and M3T
M3D is a great mapping drone with 20MP wide camera with mechanical shutter
Data is automatically uploaded to DroneDeploy after capture
Significant weight reduction of 68% and a size reduction of 75% compared to DJI Dock 1
Dual RTK antennas on the Dock ensure that a deployed aircraft can get an even more accurate positioning
Wind resistance of 12 m/s and an IP55 rating
Recommended industries / use cases
Aerial mapping
High-accuracy workflows
Project / site management with changes over time
Data transfer via Skydio Extend, data visualization from processing on Skydio servers
Skydio Dock
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Description & Advantages
Description:
The Skydio Dock is a lightweight yet heavy-duty drone-in-a-box option, designed and manufactured in the US. It offers advanced vision-based navigation and obstacle avoidance, making it perfect for complex autonomous flights such as tower inspections.
Advantages:
Leave drones on site to perform remote missions and recharge
Cutting-edge autonomous navigation and obstacle avoidance
Easily upload and process flight data via Skydio Cloud Sync
Small and light - footprint of 4 square feet, weighs just 62 pounds
Can be operated in tight and complex spaces
IP56 weather protection
Recommended industries / use cases
Complex inspections
Thermal workflows
Conditions requiring complex autonomous flights
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| Comparison | ||
|---|---|---|
.webp) Mavic 3 Enterprise RTK |  Mavic 3 Enterprise RTK | |
| Point 1 | 45-minute flight time | 30-minute flight time |
| Point 2 | RTK and PPK capable, supported with DroneDeploy’s RTK Flight App | Supported with DroneDeploy’s Flight App |
| Point 3 | 120HA coverage at <1.5in/px GSD | 20MP camera, 1-inch CMOS Sensor ADS-B for safe flight |
| Point 4 | Radiometric processing supported with the Mavic 3 Thermal | - |
| Point 5 | Compact and portable - 915g | Portable and lightweight drone - 595g |
