DroneBundle vs DroneDeploy
DroneDeploy builds the map. DroneBundle builds the map on the job and runs everything around it: maps and 3D models, findings and reports, pilot scheduling, flight records, and clients and invoicing.
Last updated: October 9, 2026
At a glance
DroneDeploy maps the site. DroneBundle runs the whole operation.
Scan the site, put a pilot on every flight, record every flight, and invoice the client from one place. DroneDeploy is a cloud mapping platform, owned by Procore since September 2026.
The ones that matter most
The map on the job
Maps, 3D models and thermal maps built from the photos on the job, next to the flights, the pilot and the invoice.
See how it worksFindings clients can act on
Pin a finding with photos, a condition rating and a repair cost, then send a branded PDF or a link the client opens without signing in.
See how it worksA pilot on every flight
See the whole week by pilot, plan shifts, check availability, and spot every flight that still has nobody on it.
See how it worksFlight records for a mixed fleet
DJI, PX4, ArduPilot, Autel and Parrot logs become flight records with 3D replay and totals ready for billing.
See how it worksDJI Dock flights sync in
Connect FlightHub 2 once and dock flights land in the same records as handheld flights, with nothing installed on the dock.
See how it worksClients and invoicing
Give clients a login to their own projects and invoice the work from the same place the flights are recorded.
See how it worksDroneDeploy is a cloud mapping platform that processes drone photos into maps and 3D models. Procore completed its purchase of DroneDeploy on September 9, 2026. DroneDeploy publishes $4,188 a year for its single-user Individual plan and sells team plans by quote.
DroneBundle builds maps, 3D models and thermal maps from the photos on each job, with measurements, findings and inspection reports, and runs the operation around them: pilot scheduling, airspace and weather checks, flight approvals, flight records from DJI, PX4, ArduPilot, Autel and Parrot logs, DJI Dock flights through FlightHub 2, clients, invoicing, maintenance and safety. Our guide to DroneDeploy alternatives compares the processing-only options too.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | DroneBundle | DroneDeploy |
|---|---|---|
| Maps & Inspection | ||
| Maps and 3D models | Maps, textured 3D models and thermal maps, built from the photos on the job | Maps and 3D models from drone photos |
| Measurements | Distance, area, height, profile, roof and volume | Distance, area and volume measurements |
| Findings and inspection reports | Photo-linked findings with condition, status and repair cost, plus branded PDF reports | Inspection reports |
| Processing allowance | 200 credits a month on Enterprise, one credit per 100 photos | Gigapixels per user per year, used faster by higher-resolution cameras |
| Planning & Airspace | ||
| Projects and jobs | Projects and jobs with work areas, files, clients and crew | Map projects organized in folders |
| Pilot scheduling | Week view by pilot, named shifts, availability and time off | Not listed |
| Flight approvals | Pilots submit, managers approve or reject with notes | Not listed |
| European airspace | Airspace zones across Europe from official aviation sources | Not listed |
| Weather forecast per job | Hourly and 7-day forecast with wind and flight-time guidance | Not listed |
| Flight Records | ||
| Flight logs | DJI, PX4, ArduPilot, Autel and Parrot logs in one logbook | Flights flown in the DroneDeploy app, on an Enterprise add-on |
| 3D flight replay | Replay over real terrain with charts of every reading | Telemetry view of recent flights |
| Battery health from logs | Cycle count, capacity and cell imbalance per battery serial number | Drone and battery usage tracking |
| Flight outcomes and billing totals | Every flight ends as flown or not flown, with totals and a PDF for the invoice | Not listed |
| Fleet & Safety | ||
| Maintenance scheduling | By flight hours, flights, days or charge cycles, with counters that advance from synced logs | Not listed |
| Risk register | Severity and likelihood matrix with mitigation tracking | Not listed |
| Incident reporting | 18 categories with root cause and corrective actions | Not listed |
| Clients & Business | ||
| Client portal | Client logins per project, plus scan links that open without signing in | View-only map links and account invitations |
| Client invoicingOnly in DroneBundle | ||
| CRM and sales pipelineOnly in DroneBundle | Deals, contacts, forecast and win rate | |
| Platform | ||
| Data ownership | Automatic copy of every file to your own cloud storage | Manual export, to be done before you cancel |
| Pricing & Ownership | ||
| Pricing model | Flat tiers from $149/month with no per-seat fees, 3D Scans on Enterprise | $4,188/year for one user, team plans by quote |
| Ownership | Independent, built only for drone operations | Procore subsidiary since September 2026 |
Why Teams Choose DroneBundle
Processing Priced by Photos
• One credit per 100 photos, whatever the camera resolution • 200 processing credits every month on Enterprise • The credit cost is shown before a scan starts • DroneDeploy: Gigapixel allowance per user per year
Learn more about 3D ScansFindings and Inspection Reports
• Click any spot on a scan to find the photos that captured it • Findings with condition, status and estimated repair cost • Branded PDF reports or a no-login link for the client • DroneDeploy: Inspection reports
Learn more about scan findingsPilot Schedule
• The whole week on one screen, one row per pilot • A running count of flights that still have nobody on them • Named shifts, availability and time off, checked before every assignment • DroneDeploy: Not listed
Learn more about Pilot ScheduleFlight Records for a Mixed Fleet
• DJI, PX4, ArduPilot, Autel and Parrot logs in one logbook • 3D replay over real terrain, with every reading charted • DJI Dock flights through FlightHub 2 in the same records • DroneDeploy: Flights flown in its own app, on an Enterprise add-on
Learn more about flight logsClients, Invoicing and CRM
• Client logins with access levels on each project • Invoices raised from the jobs you flew • Deals, contacts, a 90-day forecast and win rate on Business • DroneDeploy: Map sharing, with no invoicing or sales features
Learn more about the client portalMaintenance and Safety
• Maintenance by flight hours, flight count, days or charge cycles • Counters advance from synced flight logs, with no manual entry • Risk register, incident reporting and audit scheduling • DroneDeploy: Maintenance scheduling not listed
Learn more about maintenance schedulingFrequently Asked Questions
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