Importing Data into Other Software

Once you have downloaded your exported data, you may want to load it into another piece of software for further analysis. While most of our exports are in commonly-used formats, the import process can be complex for some pieces of software, so we've made some how-to guides to explain the process:

* Viewing Imagery in QGIS

Learn how to display imagery acquired via DroneDeploy in QGIS. Start showing off those maps like a pro!

* Displaying Plant Health Data in ArcGIS

Learn how to classify and display your plant health shapefile from DroneDeploy in ArcGIS.

* Overlaying Contours in QGIS

Learn how to export contour files (DXF/SHP) and GeoTIFF files from DroneDeploy and import them into QGIS.

* Overlaying Contours in ArcGIS

Learn how to export contour files (DXF/SHP) and GeoTIFF files from DroneDeploy and import them into ArcGIS.

* Displaying GeoTIFF in QGIS

Learn how to export an elevation map as a GeoTIFF and import into QGIS to render the correct digital surface model.

* Displaying GeoTIFF in ArcGIS

Learn how to export an elevation map as a GeoTIFF and import into ArcGIS to render the correct digital surface model.

* Overlaying Contours in AutoCAD Civil 3D

Learn how to export contours with a GeoTIFF file and import into AutoCAD Civil 3D.

* Importing Point Cloud Data into AutoCAD Civil 3D

Learn how to export the point cloud data as a LAS file and import into AutoCAD Civil 3D.

* Viewing LAS Point Cloud in ArcGIS

Learn how to export the point cloud as a LAS file and import into ArcGIS.

* Importing Imagery into SMS Ag Leader

AgLeader's SMS Advanced can leverage DroneDeploy imagery as both a visual reference and as a true data product. It is a good tool for NDVI analysis.