Custom Web Layer Overlays

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Overview

You can add custom web layers from a tile layer URL as an overlay to DroneDeploy maps. This allows you to visualize drone data alongside geospatial data to get the full context of geographical information and make decisions quickly without navigating between platforms.

Availability

  • Enterprise subscriptions.

How to add a custom web layer overlay

Follow these steps to add a layer to your map.

  1. Select Add: Click + next to Layers.

  2. Select Web Layer

  3. Select Layer Type: Choose your specific layer type.

  4. Paste URL: Paste the Web Layer URL.

Key features

  • Opacity Control: For some layers, you can change the opacity to better view the data beneath it.

  • Organization Sharing: You have the option to save a layer at the organization level to use in multiple projects.

Limitations

  • Flight Planning: This feature is not yet available for flight planning; it is viewable only on processed maps.

  • Deleting Shared Layers: If a user checks the box "Make Visible to everyone in your organization," only an Admin or Organization Owner can delete that layer.

FAQs

Q: Is this available to view when flight planning? 
A: Not yet. It is currently available only on processed maps.

Q: If I add an overlay in one project, can I use it in another project? 
A: Yes, you have the option to save it at the organization level to use in multiple projects.

Q: Does it appear only for members of the organization? 
A: Anyone who has access to the project can see the overlay.
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