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Supported for Capture and Processing
DroneDeploy's Flight and Walkthrough apps support some of the most advanced commercial hardware on the market today for customers in construction, oil and gas, clean energy and more. See the complete list of supported drones for flight and 360 cameras for walkthroughs.
Mavic 3 Enterprise RTK
Mavic 3 Enterprise RTK
DroneDeploy’s M3E Flight app 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
- 20 MP camera with mechanical shutter
- 15 km range
- DroneDeploy works directly on RC Pro Enterprise smart controller
- Optional RTK module
DJI Air 2S
DJI Air 2S
The best all-round choice for kicking off your drone program. Capture a variety of media types including panos, maps, and more, fully autonomously. Suitable for surveying smaller areas.
Advantages:
- 31 minute flight time
- 20 MP camera
- 12 km range
- Affordable drone to get started with mapping
Note: The DJI Air 2S is available for all paid subscription levels - Upgrade Now
Matrice 300 RTK
Matrice 300 RTK
DJI’s latest commercial drone platform that takes inspiration from modern aviation systems.
Advantages:
- Up to 55 minutes of flight time
- Advanced AI capabilities
- 6 directional sensing & positioning
- Multi-sensor payloads (Processing support based on payload)
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Note: DroneDeploy’s Flight app is currently only compatible with the H20 and H20T sensors.
Mavic 2 Pro
Mavic 2 Pro
This is a great all-purpose drone for any operation across all industries. This drone will help you start your drone program and build out your use cases.
Advantages:
- Compact and lightweight design
- 20 MP, 1" sensor camera with a rolling shutter
- 4K camera with image stabilization for high-definition images
- 5-directional obstacle avoidance
Note: The standard controller is necessary to fly with DroneDeploy. The DJI Smart Controller is not compatible with DroneDeploy.
Insta360 ONE RS 1-inch
Insta360 ONE RS 1-inch
DroneDeploy users can expect superior 360 panoramas and videos in the Walkthrough app thanks to the One RS 1-inch's:
- Dual 1-inch CMOS sensors
- 6K 360 capture
- 21MP 360 photos
- Excellent performance in low-light conditions
Insta360 ONE X3
Insta360 ONE X3
With higher resolution, improved image quality and enhanced stabilization, the ONE X3 pushes the boundaries of what is possible in creating stunning 360 walkthroughs.
Advantages:
- 5.7k video 360° capture
- Dual 1/2" 48 MP sensors
- 72MP 360 photos
- IPX8 waterproof to 33FT
Insta360 ONE X2
Insta360 ONE X2
The pocket-sized version of the ONE X, now with a touchscreen and a range of new features.
Advantages:
- 5.7k video 360° capture
- Steady Cam Mode
- FlowState Stabilization
- Waterproof at 10ms
Boston Dynamics Spot
Boston Dynamics Spot
Spot is an agile mobile robot that navigates terrain with unprecedented mobility, allowing you to automate routine inspection tasks and data capture safely, accurately, and frequently.
Advantages:
- STRONG: Carry and power up to 14kg of inspection equipment. (Processing support based on payload)
- 360° PERCEPTION: Use 360° perception to map terrain and avoid obstacles as they appear.
- BALANCE DYNAMICALLY: Balance dynamically in uncertain surroundings with payloads of up to 14kg.
- MOBILE: Cruise over loose gravel, grass, curbs, and stairs.
- EASY TO CONTROL: Control the robot from afar and program autowalks using the DroneDeploy Automation portal.
Supported for Processing Only
DroneDeploy has a robust analytics engine that can process an array of geo-tagged aerial data, such as data from fixed-wing drones, phones/tablets, 360 cameras, satellites, and airplanes. Although we can process most types of geographical data, we have tested and recommend the following hardware. This is not an exhaustive list.
Skydio 2+
Skydio 2+
Through its innovative obstacle avoidance technology, Skydio 2+ gives you the confidence to fly at any elevation.
Advantages:
- Advanced sense and avoid technology
- 12 MP camera
- Designed and assembled in the USA
- 90 degree up and down tilt camera
Note: The Skydio controller is required to fly with DroneDeploy.
Sensefly
Sensefly
This fixed-wing drone can cover up to 1.95 square miles on a single battery and allows you to survey large areas very quickly.
Advantages:
- Lightweight, simple design, and less chance of mechanical failure
- Built-in RTK GPS system for increased real-time positioning
- Long flight time, designed for larger, or linear flight plans covering several hundred acres
Wingtra
Wingtra
This VTOL aircraft allows you to survey larger areas without the need for having a large take-off and landing area and can cover up to 1.5 square miles.
Advantages:
- Multispectral Sensors for plant health
- PPK Capabilities no GCPs required
- The drone can map very large areas with high accuracy
- VTOL ensures the safety of the drone and its camera load
Autel Evo II
Autel Evo II
Autel Robotics Evo II 8K records in resolutions up to 7680x4320. With 16 times more pixels than HD and 4 times more pixels than 4K,
Advantages:
- 48-megapixel sensor
- 4K HDR video
- Hyperlapse In 8K
Parrot Anafi
Parrot Anafi
The drone dedicated for first responders and enterprise professionals.
Advantages:
- 48 MP stills at 1fps
- Survey-grade accuracy: 0.46cm/px GSD at 30m (100ft)
- Photogrammetry flight modes available in FreeFlight 7 and OpenFlight