Drone & UAV Tools

Essential software for commercial drone operations. From flight logging and compliance to mapping, inspection, and fleet management, find the right tools for your UAV program.

10
Tools
8
Categories
200+
Drone Models Supported

AirData UAV

Flight Analytics

The leading drone flight analytics platform

AirData UAV is the most comprehensive drone flight data management and analytics platform. It automatically syncs flight logs from DJI, Autel, Skydio, and other drones to provide detailed analytics, maintenance tracking, and compliance reporting for professional drone operators.

Key Features:

  • Automatic flight log sync from 200+ drone models
  • Battery health monitoring and alerts
  • Airspace and weather analysis
  • Flight hour tracking and compliance reports
  • Team management and fleet analytics

Best For:

Commercial drone operators needing comprehensive flight logging, maintenance tracking, and compliance documentation

Pricing:

Free tier available, Pro from $99/year, Enterprise custom

Integrations:

DJIAutelSkydioParrotYuneecsenseFlyWingtraOne
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DroneDeploy

Mapping & Analytics

The leading drone mapping and analytics platform

DroneDeploy is the most widely used drone software platform for aerial mapping, 3D modeling, and site analytics. It enables construction, agriculture, mining, and inspection teams to capture, analyze, and share drone data with powerful AI-driven insights.

Key Features:

  • Automated flight planning and execution
  • 2D maps and 3D model generation
  • AI-powered defect detection
  • Progress tracking and annotations
  • Enterprise-grade security and SSO

Best For:

Construction, mining, and agriculture enterprises needing professional drone mapping and site documentation

Pricing:

From $329/month (Individual) to custom Enterprise pricing

Integrations:

AutodeskProcorePlanGridBluebeamEsri ArcGISTrimble
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Pix4D

Photogrammetry

Professional photogrammetry and drone mapping software

Pix4D offers industry-leading photogrammetry software for converting drone imagery into accurate 2D maps and 3D models. Used by surveyors, engineers, and scientists worldwide for precision mapping and measurement applications.

Key Features:

  • Survey-grade accuracy with GCPs
  • Point cloud and mesh generation
  • Volume calculations and measurements
  • Thermal and multispectral processing
  • Desktop and cloud processing options

Best For:

Surveyors, engineers, and geospatial professionals requiring high-accuracy photogrammetry outputs

Pricing:

From $350/month (Pix4Dmapper) to perpetual licenses

Integrations:

DJIsenseFlyTrimbleLeicaAutoCADArcGISQGIS
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DJI FlightHub 2

Fleet Management

Enterprise drone fleet management by DJI

DJI FlightHub 2 is DJI's cloud-based fleet management platform for enterprise drone operations. It provides real-time fleet monitoring, flight planning, live streaming, and team coordination for organizations operating multiple DJI drones.

Key Features:

  • Real-time fleet monitoring and control
  • Live video streaming
  • Mission planning and sharing
  • Team and permission management
  • Flight log sync and analytics

Best For:

Organizations operating DJI drone fleets requiring centralized management and real-time coordination

Pricing:

From $499/year per drone, enterprise pricing available

Integrations:

DJI Pilot 2DJI Enterprise dronesDJI RC PlusThird-party GIS platforms
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Skydio Cloud

Autonomous Operations

AI-powered autonomous drone platform

Skydio Cloud is the enterprise software platform for Skydio's autonomous drones. It provides flight management, AI-powered inspection analytics, and 3D site documentation for infrastructure, energy, and public safety applications.

Key Features:

  • Autonomous flight with obstacle avoidance
  • AI-powered asset inspection
  • 3D Scan for digital twin creation
  • Remote operations and live streaming
  • Compliance and audit trail

Best For:

Enterprise teams requiring autonomous inspection and 3D documentation of infrastructure assets

Pricing:

Enterprise pricing (bundled with Skydio drone purchases)

Integrations:

Skydio 2+Skydio X2Skydio DockEnterprise GIS systems
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Drone Harmony

Flight Planning

Professional 3D flight planning for inspections

Drone Harmony provides advanced 3D flight planning software for complex inspection missions. It enables precise planning around buildings, towers, and infrastructure with support for facade scanning, orbit missions, and terrain-following flights.

Key Features:

  • 3D flight planning around structures
  • Facade and tower inspection modes
  • Terrain-following flight paths
  • Integration with survey-grade GCPs
  • Offline mission planning

Best For:

Inspection professionals needing precise 3D flight planning for buildings, towers, and complex structures

Pricing:

From $49/month (Standard) to $199/month (Enterprise)

Integrations:

DJIPix4DAgisoftGlobal MapperQGIS
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Hammer Missions

Inspection Analytics

AI-powered drone inspection and mapping

Hammer Missions offers comprehensive drone inspection software with AI-powered defect detection. It provides flight planning, data capture, and analytics for infrastructure inspection across energy, telecom, and construction industries.

Key Features:

  • AI defect detection for infrastructure
  • Thermal anomaly identification
  • Automated report generation
  • Multi-drone mission coordination
  • Asset management and tracking

Best For:

Infrastructure inspection teams needing AI-powered defect detection and automated reporting

Pricing:

From $99/month to enterprise custom pricing

Integrations:

DJIFLIR thermal camerasGIS platformsAsset management systems
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Aloft (formerly Kittyhawk)

Operations Management

Complete drone operations management

Aloft is an enterprise drone operations platform providing airspace intelligence, flight planning, fleet management, and regulatory compliance. Trusted by public safety, utilities, and enterprise organizations for safe and compliant drone operations.

Key Features:

  • Real-time airspace authorization (LAANC)
  • Flight planning with weather integration
  • Fleet and pilot management
  • Compliance tracking and documentation
  • Remote ID integration

Best For:

Enterprise and public safety organizations requiring comprehensive flight operations and compliance management

Pricing:

From $150/month per pilot, enterprise custom

Integrations:

FAA LAANCDJIArcGISSalesforceServiceNow
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FlytBase

Drone Automation

Enterprise drone automation platform

FlytBase is a cloud-based platform for automating and scaling commercial drone operations. It enables remote drone operations, dock integrations, and fleet orchestration for enterprises running drone-in-a-box and beyond-visual-line-of-sight operations.

Key Features:

  • Remote drone operations
  • Drone-in-a-box integration
  • Multi-drone coordination
  • BVLOS operations support
  • API for custom integrations

Best For:

Enterprises deploying autonomous drone-in-a-box solutions and remote operations at scale

Pricing:

Enterprise pricing based on fleet size and use case

Integrations:

DJI DockPerceptoSkydio DockCloud platformsSCADA systems
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Propeller Aero

Survey & Measurement

Survey-grade drone mapping for construction and mining

Propeller Aero provides a complete drone surveying solution combining hardware (AeroPoints), processing, and analytics. It delivers survey-accurate site maps, stockpile measurements, and progress tracking for construction and mining operations.

Key Features:

  • AeroPoints PPK ground control system
  • Automatic survey-grade accuracy
  • Stockpile volume measurement
  • Cut/fill and progress tracking
  • Integrations with site management tools

Best For:

Construction and mining sites requiring survey-accurate drone mapping with easy PPK workflow

Pricing:

Enterprise pricing with hardware and software bundles

Integrations:

ProcoreAutodesk BIM 360TrimbleCaterpillarKomatsuLeica
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How to Choose Drone Software

For Flight Logging & Compliance

Track flights, maintain records, and meet regulatory requirements:

  • AirData UAV - Comprehensive flight analytics for 200+ drone models
  • Aloft - LAANC authorization and compliance management
  • DJI FlightHub 2 - Fleet management for DJI operators

For Mapping & Surveying

Create accurate maps, 3D models, and measurements:

  • DroneDeploy - All-in-one mapping platform for enterprises
  • Pix4D - Professional photogrammetry for surveyors
  • Propeller Aero - Survey-grade accuracy with AeroPoints

For Infrastructure Inspection

Plan complex inspection missions and analyze defects:

  • Skydio Cloud - Autonomous AI-powered inspections
  • Hammer Missions - AI defect detection with thermal
  • Drone Harmony - 3D flight planning for complex structures

For Autonomous Operations

Scale operations with drone-in-a-box and remote piloting:

  • FlytBase - Enterprise drone automation platform
  • Skydio Cloud - Autonomous operations with Skydio Dock

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