After you upload your Walk data, you can view and interact with it in the Explore tab of your project. This article explains how to navigate, customize, and manage your walkthrough experience to effectively review site data.
The Explore experience allows you to virtually move through your site using 360-degree imagery. By default, DroneDeploy displays Walks from the most recent capture date; older walkthroughs are hidden automatically to keep the view clear. Note that any visibility changes you make are temporary and will reset when you reload or navigate away from the page.
Availability
Subscriptions: Available for all DroneDeploy subscription tiers with Ground access.
Platforms: DroneDeploy Web App (Explore tab).
Locating your Walks
To see all walkthroughs for your project:
Navigate to the Explore tab in the top navigation bar.
Click Walks in the left panel to expand the list for your selected date range.
Use the Date Picker at the top of the map to control which uploads appear in your viewer.
Interacting with the Walk List
The Walks section in the left panel provides management tools for your data:
Manage Walk Details: Click the Walk name in the list to rename the upload, view a thumbnail preview, add a data description, or change the pathway color for better organization.
Visibility Toggle: Use the toggle icon next to a Walk name to turn specific paths on or off in the viewer.
Drop-in Navigation: Hover over a Walk pathway on the map to reveal a preview image. Click the Walk line to "drop" into that specific location in the 360-degree viewer.
Navigating the Walk Viewer
Once you enter a Walk, use these methods to move through the frames:
Manual Navigation: Click the directional arrows in the viewer or use the Arrow Keys on your keyboard.
Scene Movement: Click anywhere in the 360-degree scene or directly on the Walk line on the mini-map to move to the nearest frame.
Additionally, you can click the PLAY button to move from frame to frame as a continuous timelapse
Walk View Settings
Select the Gear (Settings) icon at the bottom of the Walk viewer to customize your display. These settings are local to your current session and will reset if the page is refreshed.
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Playback Speed: Controls the speed of the continuous playback. Choose between 1.5, 2, or 2.5 seconds per frame.
Note: Playback speed may vary based on your internet connection strength.
Opacity: Adjust the transparency of the Walk line. The default opacity is 15%.
Thickness: Adjust the visual width of the Walk path. The default setting is 0.3x.
Creating Field Notes
If you identify an issue or an area requiring follow-up during your walkthrough, create a Field Note:
Pause your navigation at the desired frame.
Select Field Note in the right-hand panel.
Draw a polygon around the specific observation in the viewer.
Add a description, assign a severity level, or sync the note to integrations like Autodesk or Procore.
To learn more about tracking observations, see our guide on Field Note Reports.
FAQs
Q: Why can't I see my older Walks? A: DroneDeploy automatically hides older walkthroughs to prioritize the most recent data. Use the Walks list in the left panel to toggle the visibility of older missions.
Q: Can I share a specific frame with a teammate? A: Yes. When you are in the Walk viewer, the URL in your browser is unique to that frame. Copy and paste the URL to share that specific location and view with another project member.
Q: Is the Walk speed setting saved for other users? A: No. Walk View Settings (Speed, Opacity, Thickness) are temporary and only apply to your current browser session.
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