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DroneDeploy Supported Hardware

DroneDeploy supports industry-leading drones, 360 cameras, robots and other reality capture hardware

Quick links to full lists of recommended hardware:
→ supported drones
→ supported 360 cameras

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

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

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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

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Note: The DJI Air 2S is available for all paid subscription levels - Upgrade Now

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

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

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Note: The standard controller is necessary to fly with DroneDeploy. The DJI Smart Controller is not compatible with DroneDeploy.

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

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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

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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

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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.

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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+

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

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Note: The Skydio controller is required to fly with DroneDeploy.

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

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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.

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