Some of the new features of ArcGIS Drone2Map 2025.1 are described below.
Processing improvements
The latest improvements in the Drone2Map processing engine offer improved quality for true orthomosaics when using the ultra point cloud setting. Processing time has also been reduced, particularly for large projects.
A new texture format (ktx2) has been implemented for SLPK products. This allows for faster drawing with less demand on local hardware and a reduced project size of up to 20 percent.
Multispectral True Orthomosaic product
When working with multispectral data in Drone2Map, you can now generate a Multispectral True Ortho product. This provides a true vertical view of the project area, as images from multiple angles are combined into a seamless orthophoto that only shows objects from a directly nadir point of view regardless of where the object is in the project area.
Multispectral projects now also support the use of preprocessing tools that can help correct and modify any areas of poor reconstruction.
DSM Point Cloud product
A new DSM Point Cloud product has been added to Drone2Map. It is the same point cloud that the DTM product is derived from, which means that you now have more customization for the DTM output through the options provided with the DSM Point Cloud product.
This point cloud can be used as an analytical product without having to create the 3D point cloud. The points show the raw heights without interpolation versus the interpolated surface of the DSM product. This can be useful for finding the exact height of features such as tree canopies.
Waterbody Mask improvements
The waterbody mask options now include the ability to define the type of geometry that is used during the masking process. There are two types of geometry to choose from:
- Precise—Polygons accurately delineate water bodies and exclude objects such as bridges, piers, and boats. Inside the polygons, the reconstructed water surface is constrained to the water body geometry.
- Coarse—Polygons completely encompass the water bodies and may include objects on or near the water. Inside the polygons, the water surface is adaptively reconstructed and any solid surfaces are potentially included.
These new geometry options allow for more flexibility and generally provide faster results.
New processing report
A new processing report has been implemented. This report still provides a clear summary of the key project information and processing results but also helps to explain portions of the report for ease of understanding.
