3DF Zephyr
6.8#6 in drone mapping softwareFrom €250 a monthFree planWindows
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DroneDeploy Aerial
7.1#1 in drone analytics softwareFrom $1,908 a yearAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | 3DF Zephyr | DroneDeploy Aerial |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Verona, Italy | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Integrations | The feature list states that users can upload models directly to Sketchfab and videos to YouTube, and describes Unity ArtEngine integration for ArtEngine license holders. | The product page names Esri ArcGIS, Procore and Autodesk integrations, plus 40+ other marketplace platforms and an open API. |
| Processing | The feature list describes automatic camera parameter estimation and selectable global or incremental reconstruction pipelines. | Most maps are processed automatically and made available within minutes to a few hours after upload. |
| Purpose | 3DF Zephyr automatically reconstructs 3D models from photos and supports workflows using camera sensors, drones, and laser scanners. | DroneDeploy Aerial lets teams fly drones, capture site data and turn it into automated insights. |
| Support | The maker lists forum support for Free users and email plus forum support for Lite and full-edition users. | The Flight & Analysis plan includes email and live chat support; Ag Lite lists email-based support. |
| Trial | The maker offers 30-day trial licenses for Zephyr and Zephyr Lite by application, and requires a company or institutional email address. | New users can start a 14-day trial without a credit card. |
3DF Zephyr plans
- 3DF Zephyr FreeFree
- 3DF Zephyr (Monthly)€250 a month
- 3DF Zephyr Lite$199, paid once
- 3DF Zephyr$4,200, paid once
DroneDeploy Aerial plans
- Ag Lite Plan$1,908 a year
- Flight & Analysis Plan$4,188 a year
- Advanced Flight & Analysis PlanPriced on request
- DroneDeploy AerialPriced on request
Pick 3DF Zephyr if…
It suits people who need to turn photographs into 3D models and related mapping, measurement, or CAD outputs. The free edition is for personal use; the Education edition has the same features but excludes commercial purposes.
Pick DroneDeploy Aerial if…
DroneDeploy Aerial is aimed at project managers, site supervisors, survey professionals, and operations teams in construction, mining, oil and gas, solar, agriculture, and infrastructure. It suits teams needing drone mapping, inspections, or design comparisons.