Desktop
DroneDB Desktop is a powerful application for browsing, inspecting, and sharing aerial data. It provides an intuitive interface for working with drone imagery, point clouds, and other geospatial files.
Installation
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
- Download the latest release from GitHub Releases
- Not yet available. Sign-up for updates
- Not yet available. Sign-up for updates
Features
File Browser
Browse your aerial data files with rich previews and metadata extraction.


Switch to list view with thumbnails for a compact overview:
![]()
Synchronized Map View
View files on a map synchronized with the file browser. Click on the map to highlight files, or select files to see their locations.

Key Capabilities
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Browse Aerial Data | View images, videos, point clouds, and other geospatial files |
| Synchronized Views | Map and file list are synchronized for easy navigation |
| Metadata Extraction | Automatic EXIF and GPS data extraction |
| Copy/Cut/Paste | Standard filesystem operations |
| Quick Share | Share directly to Hub |
| Format Support | JPG, TIFF, DNG, LAS, LAZ, PLY, OBJ, GLTF, GLB, and more |
Supported File Types
| Category | Formats |
|---|---|
| Images | JPG, JPEG, DNG, TIF, TIFF, PNG, GIF, WEBP |
| Videos | MP4, MOV |
| Point Clouds | LAS, LAZ, PLY |
| 3D Models | OBJ, GLTF, GLB |
| Vector Data | GeoJSON, KML, KMZ, SHP, DXF, DWG |
Sharing to Hub
DroneDB Desktop integrates with DroneDB Hub for easy sharing:
- Select the files you want to share
- Click the Share button
- Login with your Hub credentials (or create a free account)
- Your files are uploaded and accessible via a shareable link
Get a License
You can purchase a DroneDB Desktop license for €39 (one-time payment) with a 30-day money-back guarantee by visiting dronedb.app/plans.
On the same page, you can also subscribe to DroneDB Hub (the online Registry platform) with a 30-day free trial on every plan – no commitment, cancel anytime!
All purchases directly support the project ❤