A one-stop shop to review all the key steps to becoming a successful user of DroneDeploy. We highly recommend you review the content in this guide to ensure DroneDeploy delivers you maximum value in the shortest amount of time.
1. Understanding the Basics of Drones
Resources for those new to using drones:
Don't have a drone?
Check out our Recommended and Supported Drones for an in-depth review of your options and recommendations by industry.2. Flying Your Drone with DroneDeploy
Using the application to launch flights to create successful maps:
3. Uploading Your Data into DroneDeploy
Process data from your drone and make a great map. DroneDeploy's Map Engine is only available to customers on our Lite, Individual, Teams, and Enterprise plans:
- Uploading on Mobile
- Uploading on Desktop with our Smart Uploader
- Resuming upload, 'Upload later'
- Adding Additional Images to a Map
- Uploading Large Datasets
4. Reviewing and Adding Value to Your Map
Add value to your new map by leveraging analytics features and sharing your findings:
The DroneDeploy App Market
Our customers work across a variety of industries, and we're committed to serving advanced analysis across the board. Check out the App Market for tools to complement the core features within your DroneDeploy dashboard.5. Leveraging Best Practices for Your Industry
Learn about tools specific to your industry and from other DroneDeploy users in your industry:
Downloadable resources
| Agriculture | Article Links |
|---|---|
| Helpful Additional Tools |
Understanding NDVI Data Ag Tools - Plant Health Modified NDVI cameras for DJI Shapefile Exports Zone Management |
| Importing Instructions | Importing Imagery into AgLeader SMS Advanced |
| Construction and Mining | Article Links |
|---|---|
| Helpful Additional Tools |
How Accurate is My Map? Elevation Toolbox Successfully Conducting & Processing GCPs App Market Tools When to Use Ground Control Points |
| Importing Instructions |
Importing Data from DroneDeploy Importing Point Cloud Data into AutoCAD |
| Drone Service Providers | Article links |
|---|---|
| Helpful additional tools |
Flight planning Apps for use in DroneDeploy |