Overview
DroneDeploy makes it easy to view all your drone data directly within Esri. The integration utilizes WFS (Web Feature Service) and WMTS (Web Map Service) to load layers from DroneDeploy to Esri at both the organization and individual project levels.
Availability: Who has access?
ESRI integration is available as an add-on or part of specific enterprise plans.
To enable this integration, please contact your Customer Success Manager or email support@dronedeploy.com to schedule a demo.
Key Features
Real-Time Updates: When you process a new map in a project, the organization-wide Esri layer updates automatically.
Multiple Data Types: WFS outputs four distinct layers: Projects, Maps, Photo Reports, and Field Notes.
Direct Links: Every layer includes a link back to DroneDeploy for easy media viewing.
How to load an organization-level layer
The organization-wide layer displays the latest map from every project in your organization.
Obtain your Organization ID. Your Customer Success Manager provides your organization ID. You can also contact support@dronedeploy.com for this information.
Create an API key. Follow the steps in the Getting started - API key article to generate your unique key.
Format your URL. Your WMTS layer URL follows this format:
https://www.dronedeploy.com/api/v1/wmts/organization/{organization_id}?api_key={api_key}.-
Add to ArcGIS Online.
Open the ArcGIS Online map viewer.
Select Add Layer from Web.
Paste your formatted URL and click Get Layers.
Click Add Layer.
Adding Data to ArcGIS Online
Once you have your WMTS layer URL, start the process of adding this to your ArcGIS Online instance with the add button in the tool bar.
Select "Add Layer from Web"
Select "A WMTS OGC Web Service" from the dropdown options
Paste in your DroneDeploy WMTS layer and select "Get Layers"
Select Add Layer
You may need to navigate to an area where you have flown a DroneDeploy map.
Working in the New Map Viewer
The latest Esri Map Viewer requires an extra step to authenticate your layers.
When adding your layer, select Add Custom Parameter.
In the parameter field, type
api_key.Enter your API key in the value field to the right.
Select Next to load your layers.
Limitations
Zoom Levels: The WMTS layer supports up to zoom level 10.
Deleted Maps: Once a map is added to the WMTS layer, it remains there even if the project is deleted from the DroneDeploy web app.
Data Residency: Data processed before June 15, 2025, is not accessible via this integration for regionalized customers.
Adding your DroneDeploy WMTS to your GIS program
| ArcGIS Pro | https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/help/data/services/add-wmts-services.htm |
|---|---|
| ArcGIS Online | https://doc.arcgis.com/en/arcgis-online/create-maps/add-layers.htm |
| ArcMap | https://desktop.arcgis.com/en/arcmap/latest/map/web-maps-and-services/adding-wmts-services.htm |
| Portal for ArcGIS | https://enterprise.arcgis.com/en/portal/latest/use/add-layers.htm |
| ArcGIS API for JavaScript 3.x | https://developers.arcgis.com/javascript/3/jssamples/layers_wmtslayer.html |
| ArcGIS API for JavaSript 4.x | https://developers.arcgis.com/javascript/latest/sample-code/layers-wmts/index.html |
FAQs
Q: Which maps are included with the organization-level WMTS Layer?
A: All maps generated across your organization appear in the organization-level layer. The plan-level layer only shows imagery from a single map.
Q: Will the layer update automatically with new flights?
A: Yes. The DroneDeploy platform handles the update automatically so you do not need to refresh the link after every flight.
Q: What happens if I fly the same site multiple times?
A: The layer displays the latest imagery for that specific area.
Q: What map types are supported?
A: All orthomosaic maps are included, such as standard RGB, non-radiometric thermal, and multispectral.
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