Exporting Data to Third-Party Software
After you export your data in DroneDeploy, you can upload these exports into a third-party software for further analysis. While most of our exports are in commonly used formats, the import process can be complex. We have created how-to guides to explain the process for common third-party software below.
QGIS
Displaying GeoTIFFs in QGIS: Learn how to export an elevation map as a GeoTIFF and import it into QGIS to render the digital surface model.
Overlaying Contours in QGIS: Learn how to export contour files (DXF/SHP) and GeoTIFF files from DroneDeploy and import them into QGIS.
ArcGIS
Displaying Plant Health Data in ArcGIS: Learn how to classify and display your plant health shapefile from DroneDeploy in ArcGIS.
Displaying Contours and GeoTIFFs in ArcGIS: Learn how to export contour files (DXF/SHP) and GeoTIFF files from DroneDeploy and import them into ArcGIS.
Viewing LAS Point Cloud in ArcGIS: Learn how to export the point cloud as a LAS file and import it into ArcGIS.
AutoCAD Civil 3D
Overlaying Contours in AutoCAD Civil 3D: Learn how to export contours with a GeoTIFF file and import it 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 it into AutoCAD Civil 3D.
SMS Ag Leader
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.
System Instructions Are Not Available
If you are trying to import data from DroneDeploy into another system and we do not have those instructions, please let us know. You can email us at support@dronedeploy.com and we will work to try to add those instructions to this page for you.
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