DroneDeploy Aerial
7.1#1 in drone analytics softwareFrom $1,908 a yearAndroidiOSWebAPI
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PhotoModeler
6.3#10 in drone mapping softwareFrom $548 a yearWindows
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| Fact | DroneDeploy Aerial | PhotoModeler |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | DroneDeploy Aerial lets teams fly drones, capture site data and turn it into automated insights. | PhotoModeler extracts measurements and models from photographs taken with an ordinary camera. |
| Support | The Flight & Analysis plan includes email and live chat support; Ag Lite lists email-based support. | The company says initial support responses usually arrive within 2 to 4 business hours and complete solutions usually within 24 hours, depending on problem complexity. |
| Trial | New users can start a 14-day trial without a credit card. | The maker offers free trial downloads for Standard and Premium to evaluate the software with users' own photos. |
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
PhotoModeler plans
- PhotoModeler Standard Subscription$68 a month
- PhotoModeler Premium Subscription$118 a month
- PhotoModeler Standard Subscription$548 a year
- PhotoModeler Premium Subscription$968 a year
- PhotoModeler Standard Permanent$998, paid once
- PhotoModeler Premium Permanent$2,298, paid once
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.
Pick PhotoModeler if…
It suits professionals and educators in manufacturing, forensics, engineering, surveying, mining, geology, archaeology, research, or education. Premium is aimed at projects involving scanning, LIDAR, video, drones, or point clouds.