# DroneDeploy Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is DroneDeploy the right GIS solution for you? Explore 9 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/197016/DroneDeploy/reviews --- DroneDeploy 4.1 (9) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/197016/DroneDeploy/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Reviews of DroneDeploy Ease of use 4.1 Customer Service 3.9 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-9 of 9 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Steven K. Pilot Airlines/Aviation Used the software for: 2+ years ### "DroneDeploy is Incredible!" September 19, 2023 5.0 Pros They have made this software incredibly easy to use. They have developed a way to nearly remove all user error possibilities from the equation. Cons Some parts of the planning of missions are not there. Unable to specify the start point of a mission by simply selecting where you want to start isn't an option. This would be an awesome addition at some point soon. Review Source JJ Jp J. Pilot Success Manager Aviation & Aerospace Used the software for: 2+ years ### "DroneDeploy for a Nationwide Network" June 27, 2022 5.0 One of the best features of Drone Deploy is that they are ACTIVELY editing/updating/adjusting features on the app. We used to have alternate apps on standby to use if the app stopped working but we have not had to do this as of recent. It feels like as problems come up, they get to fixin. Pros The convenience of creating flight plans, sharing maps, and visualizing different deliverables make this flight software the best in the game. My team works with this software on a nationwide scale and fly 50+ unique projects per month. Drone Deploy works great on both the flight side and the Client side. I also LOVE the feature that we can share the map with a client without having to create an account for him. Cons On the Flight Plannning side, we often have pilots accidentally move the entire flight plan. It is convenient for when you need to do it BUT I would like to see an option to lock it in place. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer CIO Government Administration Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Still the leading 3D mapping for general purpose drone user willing to do some mapping" February 28, 2021 3.0 It is my choice. It is work with the popular DJI products and it removes a number of "unknowns". Pros It is easy to get started with drone deploy online. It is not so easy to get started with your drone, especially if you are new to mapping with drone. However, there is a good simulation training guide that can add value and confidence to the process. There is a good knowledge base that can be used for self learning. Great features when you get started. Easy flight planning - drag and drop with estimated of battery time and flight path clearly shown before you fly. The 3D outputs are best from other systems that I have tried. Cons It a bit on the expensive side. In most cases you need to have live internet on your mobile device, thus you need to have data on your phone. In some cases the drone can crash if you are flighting in a valley using the ground distance always takes the measurement from where you started your flight path, this can be very dangerous if you took off in a valley and your drone goes toward a mountain. Reason for choosing DroneDeploy I have reviewed other products -alternatives are very expensive to obtain and have different costing model, largely you have to pay to own the expensive software, drone deploy is a fee based monthly users model. You can just purchase use, download you output and then close account. Review Source EC Eric C. Safety Officer Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great product - checks all our boxes" December 13, 2021 5.0 Overall, my experience with DroneDeploy has been excellent. As mentioned, from the mission planning stages through execution and creation of deliverables for clients, everything has been seamless. Pros DroneDeploy makes it easy to plan, execute, and process a UAV mission, and create a deliverable acceptable to our clients. If ever there is an issue, the help from customer service is immediate. Cons If I had a 'wish list' to improve DroneDeploy, I would like to be able to manipulate the Annotation Report a little more. For example, when a volume report is created, the results are understandably presented in cubic meters, but in addition to this number, I would like to be able to present these quantities in tonnes to our clients. An extra, editable field would be nice. Perhaps an optional export (other than creation of a PDF document) to MicroSoft Word would alleviate this request? Review Source sF steven F. owner Telecommunications Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Drone Deploy sharing Maos " June 29, 2022 4.0 good. except the sharing with customers Pros easy to use. great to be able to building flights on desk top and then open on iPad in field Cons it is very had to share with customers. they can pul up map but can not use the simple tools unless they are subscribers. Review Source cJ craig J. Drone Pilot Motion Pictures and Film Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Mapping" June 29, 2022 5.0 Works nice and consistently! Pros Works great! Ease of use is a real plus! Cons Have no issues with using Dronedeploy. Has been a reliable tool for mapping. Review Source SF Stefanie F. Manager Commercial Real Estate Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Great Drone Management Software" August 12, 2020 5.0 Overall, great product that has streamlined our drone program! Pros The ease of setting up autonomous flights Is unmatched. Constantly improving their features based on customer input. Cons Pretty expensive software for pilots, and also for “analyst” users who can only view the data. Typically just export or send out links to our teams. Review Source MC Milton C. aux ap Farming Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Reseña DroneDeploy" March 1, 2023 4.0 Pros Es un software muy intuitivo de facil uso, es facil crear planes de vuelo p y es compatible con varias marcas de drones. Cons mejorar la experiencia de edicion de dibujo. Review Source FG Fernando G. CEO Security and Investigations Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Dronedeploy will crash your drone" September 10, 2020 1.0 The Software has fail twice causing the lost of 2 of my drones. Pros It provide a interesting services for different industries. Cons lack of responsibility to respond for software failures. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.