Drone Mapping

End-to-end drone mapping software integrated with GIS

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An evolving technology landscape

Drones put the power of data collection in your hands

Drone technology is proliferating, making high-resolution, cost-effective, and on-demand image capture an accessible option for more organizations. Location technology forms the foundation for drone mapping software that turns growing imagery collections into valuable business intelligence.

End-to-end drone solutions

Esri software covers every workflow: fleet management, flight planning, 2D and 3D mapping, analysis, and scalable content management and sharing.

Use location to tie all your data together

Combine data to create a digital twin. Integrate drone content with building information modeling (BIM), data layers, and real-time feeds.

Part of a comprehensive imagery system

Esri drone solutions are integrated with ArcGIS. Easily extend your work with more imagery types, collaboration options, and advanced analytics.

An off-nadir image of the Hoover Dam and the Mike O’Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge spanning the Colorado River

Drones power on-demand data collection

Industries like construction, natural resources, and more can use drones to capture aerial data and imagery at higher visual and temporal resolution.

What are your priorities?

Esri offers several drone mapping and photogrammetry software solutions for creating or elevating your drone program. Explore key capabilities and get in touch to learn more about the options that suit your needs.

PRIORITY

Map and model complex sites

Capture complex sites using specialized flight planning tools. Maintain a consistent altitude over uneven terrain, for example, or capture imagery around vertical structures to create detailed 3D maps. 

A nadir image of a multi-unit building with a swimming pool

PRIORITY

Standardize drone data capture

Execute repeatable, autonomous drone flights. Choose from flight modes tailored to your specific site, obtain airspace authorizations, and customize checklists to ensure that drone pilots are following procedures.

A map of a mining site shows a 3D drone flight path that captures images from different elevations

PRIORITY

Process offline or on-site

Esri offers a desktop deployment for drone mapping software, so you can turn drone images into 2D and 3D models while in an offline environment. Quick processing enables the creation of georeferenced maps while in the field.

An on-site worker in a yellow safety vest connects a drone to a laptop

PRIORITY

Manage growing data collections

Choose Esri's cloud-based drone software deployment for scalable data processing. Quickly visualize and share your drone reality-capture data within your organization. This option also makes it easy to collaborate on projects and manage your data.

Three panels show drone images of waterfront landscapes, each with a different coloring style and data layers

PRIORITY

Visualize and analyze data

Essential analysis tools for drone imagery are included in all Esri drone solutions. You can measure objects, perform volumetric and temporal analyses, and generate cut/fill maps directly in your drone software interface. And with ArcGIS integration, you can easily bring your drone data into broader mapping and spatial analytics tools.

A digital 3D model of a mining site next to the same model overlaid with high-resolution drone imagery

PRIORITY

Manage your drone fleet

Manage virtually every aspect of your drone program within one software experience. Keep track of every flight, every drone, pilot certifications, and flight history through dashboards and maps.

Three dashboards show information about a drone fleet including recent flight activity, flight locations, and hardware types

How it works

Esri drone software supports all your drone workflows right from the start—no additional point solutions needed.

Mapping the world you work in

ArcGIS is used by thousands of organizations across sectors and industries for drone mapping and more. No matter your business objective, a geospatial system for imagery can support your work.

  • AEC

    Drone mapping helps construction and engineering firms survey sites, manage projects, monitor compliance, and manage their drone fleets.

  • Mining

    Mining companies can use drone mapping to conduct pre- and postblast analysis, analyze haul road compliance, manage their inventories, and support planning and inspection workflows.

  • Transportation

    Transportation agencies can use drone mapping to collect right-of-way surveys, map and manage assets, and inspect infrastructure.

  • Natural resources

    Oil and gas companies can use drone mapping to monitor infrastructure and the environment; assess pipeline rights-of-way; manage resources; and support planning, inspections, and compliance workflows.

  • Utilities

    Utilities use drone-captured imagery to inspect and manage assets, perform construction surveys, and guide predictive maintenance.

  • Government

    State and local governments apply drone mapping for land planning, parcel mapping, and facility and infrastructure management. National governments process drone imagery to support 3D site modeling, asset management, agricultural monitoring, and environmental protection.

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[ArcGIS] allows us to operate a drone program [cost] effectively, without having to have all the overhead of inventing the workflow ourselves.
Pete Kauhanen
GIS manager, San Francisco Estuary Institute

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Flexible deployments

Use ArcGIS drone mapping software locally or in the cloud, based on your work environment and scalability needs.

Compare drone mapping options

  • Software as a Service

    Process large volumes of drone imagery faster with cloud-based data processing. Create 2D and 3D maps and models that you can quickly share across your organization. Collaborate easily in a connected online environment and manage your data without expensive infrastructure.

    Explore Site Scan for ArcGIS

  • Desktop

    Process drone imagery while offline or in the field. Turn recently collected drone images into 2D and 3D models, even without an internet connection. When you're back in the office, simply connect to your ArcGIS organization to share products quickly across teams.

    Explore ArcGIS Drone2Map
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