Hardware Agnostic Platform
DroneDeploy prides itself on being a hardware-agnostic platform, supporting a wide range of drones, cameras, ground robots, and docked drones for reality capture. This flexibility allows users to utilize their preferred equipment without being limited by compatibility issues. Whether you are using a drone, 360 camera, robot, or other capture hardware, DroneDeploy's processing engine is designed to seamlessly work with data from any source, ensuring a smooth workflow regardless of the equipment being used.
Wide Drone Support
DroneDeploy's support for automated flight modes covers leading drone models, making mission planning and execution compatible with various drones. The platform recommends different drone models for both flight and processing purposes, such as the Mavic 3 Enterprise RTK, Anzu Raptor RTK, WingtraOne, DJI Air 2S, DJI Matrice 350 RTK with P1, Skydio Sync, Skydio X10, and Freefly Astro. By providing comprehensive support for these drones, DroneDeploy ensures that users have access to the latest technology for their aerial data capture needs.
360 Camera and Video Support
In addition to drone support, DroneDeploy also caters to users who utilize 360 cameras for capture. The platform supports a variety of 360 cameras and accepts .INSV or .MP4 video files from brands like Ricoh, GoPro, Garmin, and Insta360. Recommended 360 cameras include the Insta360 ONE RS 1-inch, Insta360 X4, and Insta360 ONE X2, enabling users to choose the camera that best suits their needs. This versatility in camera support ensures that users can capture comprehensive and detailed footage for their projects.
Ground Robots and Docked Drones
For users employing ground robots for data capture, DroneDeploy offers mission planning, execution, and data transfer support for various models. Whether using Boston Dynamics Spot, ANYbotics ANYmal, Onsight, or other ROS or Mavlink-based robots, DroneDeploy provides the tools needed to integrate ground robotics seamlessly into workflows. Moreover, DroneDeploy also supports docked drones or 'drone-in-a-box' for flight planning, execution, data upload, and processing. The platform recommends options like DJI Dock 1, DJI Dock 2, and Skydio Dock, enabling users to automate their aerial missions with ease.