DroneDeploy
Cloud platform that plans drone mapping flights and processes the photos into maps, 3D models and progress reports.
- Mobile app
- Has an API
Pix4D
Photogrammetry software for desktop and cloud that turns drone and handheld images into survey-grade maps and 3D models.
- Mobile app
- Desktop software
Agisoft Metashape
Desktop photogrammetry software that builds point clouds, meshes, orthomosaics and elevation models from overlapping photos.
- Desktop software
Propeller
Drone survey platform for earthworks, quarries and civil sites, with ground control targets and 3D site views for measurements.
DJI Terra
DJI desktop software for planning mapping missions and reconstructing 2D maps and 3D models, built around DJI enterprise drones.
- Desktop software
OpenDroneMap
Open-source toolkit, with the WebODM interface, for processing drone images into maps, point clouds and 3D models on your own computer.
- Free plan or free tier
ArcGIS Drone2Map
Esri desktop app that processes drone imagery into 2D and 3D products ready to use in ArcGIS maps and analysis.
- Desktop software
Global Mapper
GIS and point cloud software for viewing, editing and analyzing terrain, lidar and drone data, with photogrammetry as an add-on.
- Desktop software
Aloft
Drone operations app with airspace maps, LAANC authorization requests, flight logging and fleet records for teams and solo pilots.
- Mobile app
Litchi
Mobile flight app for DJI drones with waypoint missions, orbit and follow modes, planned on a phone, tablet or the web.
- Mobile app
Dronelink
Mission planning app that builds automated flight plans for mapping, inspection and video, then flies them on supported drones.
- Mobile app
Airspace Link
Airspace platform for drone pilots and local governments, with airspace maps, LAANC requests and community drone rules.
Airdata UAV
Flight log and fleet platform that syncs drone logs, tracks battery health and maintenance, and flags problems in each flight.
- Free plan or free tier
DroneLogbook
Drone operations software for logging flights, managing pilots and equipment, and keeping compliance records for commercial operators.
FlytBase
Software for running drone docks remotely, with automated missions, live video and fleet control for security and inspection.
DJI FlightHub 2
DJI cloud platform for managing enterprise drones and docks, with live maps, mission planning and team coordination.
Dronedesk
Business management app for drone operators that combines job planning, risk assessments, flight logs and client records.
Skydio
Maker of autonomous drones and docks that use onboard AI to avoid obstacles and capture repeatable inspection data.
Raptor Maps
Software for solar farms that analyzes drone thermal and visual imagery to find faulty modules and track repairs.
Zeitview
Aerial inspection company that combines drone and aircraft data capture with AI analysis for solar, wind, utilities and property.
Scopito
Inspection platform for organizing drone imagery of power lines, wind turbines and other assets, with AI help to tag defects.
Percepto
Drone-in-a-box system with AI analytics for routine monitoring and inspection of industrial and energy sites.
SkySpecs
Wind energy asset management software that brings blade inspection data, repairs and maintenance history into one place.
Aviation Weather Center
Official US aviation weather site with METARs, TAFs, forecasts, advisories and graphics for flight planning.
- Free plan or free tier
Windy
Interactive weather map with wind, cloud, rain and forecast models at many altitudes, on the web and in mobile apps.
- Free plan or free tier
- Mobile app
UAV Forecast
Drone flying forecast that rates conditions by wind, gusts, precipitation and visibility, with notes on satellites and Kp index.
- Free plan or free tier
- Mobile app
1800wxbrief
Flight service website for US pilots to get official weather briefings and file flight plans.
- Free plan or free tier
ForeFlight
Electronic flight bag for iPad and iPhone with charts, flight planning, weather, filing and in-flight moving maps.
- Mobile app
FltPlan.com
Free flight planning and filing service with navlogs, weather and the FltPlan Go app for charts and flight info.
- Free plan or free tier
- Mobile app
SkyDemon
VFR flight planning and moving-map navigation app, widely used in the UK and Europe, with airspace warnings in flight.
- Mobile app
SkyVector
Free web site for viewing aeronautical charts, drawing routes and checking airport and weather information.
- Free plan or free tier
AirNav
Airport directory with runway, frequency, fuel and service details for airports and FBOs.
- Free plan or free tier
Pilot Institute
Online courses for drone pilots and aspiring pilots, including Part 107 test prep and private pilot ground school.
Sporty's
Pilot shop and flight training provider with online ground school courses, test prep and training apps.
King Schools
Video ground school and test prep courses for pilot certificates, ratings and drone pilots.
Gleim Aviation
Pilot training kits, online ground school and test prep question banks for FAA knowledge tests.
Sheppard Air
Test prep for FAA knowledge exams, built around practice question study.
Drone Pilot Ground School
Online course from UAV Coach that prepares drone pilots for the FAA Part 107 knowledge test.
ChatGPT
General AI assistant that pilots use to explain concepts and quiz themselves; check every answer against official FAA material.
- Free plan or free tier
- Mobile app
- Has an API
Claude
General AI assistant useful for working through study notes and practice questions, with answers to check against official sources.
- Free plan or free tier
- Mobile app
- Has an API
Cesium
3D geospatial platform for streaming and viewing large 3D models, terrain and point clouds in web and desktop apps.
- Free plan or free tier
- Has an API
Polycam
3D capture app that creates models from phone photos and lidar, and can process drone photos into 3D scenes.
- Free plan or free tier
- Mobile app
Luma AI
AI company whose capture tools turn video of a place or object into navigable 3D scenes.
- Mobile app
Sketchfab
Site for publishing and viewing 3D models in the browser, often used to share drone-made models of buildings and sites.
- Free plan or free tier
FlightAware
Flight tracking site and apps showing live positions, flight history and airport activity, with data APIs for businesses.
- Free plan or free tier
- Mobile app
- Has an API
Flightradar24
Live flight tracking map and apps built on a large network of ADS-B receivers, with flight history and aircraft details.
- Free plan or free tier
- Mobile app
ADS-B Exchange
Flight tracking site fed by community ADS-B receivers, known for showing aircraft without filtering out blocked flights.
- Free plan or free tier
Plane Finder
Live flight tracking on the web and in mobile apps, with playback of past traffic and airport views.
- Free plan or free tier
- Mobile app
MyFlightbook
Free online pilot logbook that tracks totals, currency and ratings progress, with mobile apps and imports from other logbooks.
- Free plan or free tier
LogTen
Pilot logbook app for Apple devices that tracks hours, currency and duty time for professional and private pilots.
- Mobile app
CloudAhoy
Flight debrief tool that replays recorded flights in 2D and 3D and scores approaches and landings to help pilots review.
- Mobile app
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