To sign in to ArcGIS Flight, you must use your ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, or Site Scan for ArcGIS credentials. Your device, account, and data must meet the requirements below.
Licensing
ArcGIS Flight requires a Site Scan Operator license or the Mobile Worker user type. A user with a Site Scan Operator license can plan and conduct missions and upload images for processing. A user with the Mobile Worker user type can plan and fly missions, and they must use other packages in ArcGIS Reality Suite to process imagery collected during flights. To learn more about what users can do with a Site Scan Operator license, see Roles, permissions, and privileges.
Users will receive an email asking them to set up their password after their license has been assigned or if they are invited to a Site Scan organization. If they did not receive an email, they can contact their organization administrator or Esri Technical Support.
Mobile app
The ArcGIS Flight mobile app is available for download on the Apple App Store for iOS.
Hardware and compatibility
An iPad that is compatible with iPadOS version 16.0 or later is required to use ArcGIS Flight. To capture imagery, a drone is required. The current list of supported drones, latest tested firmware, cameras, and supported connection types is provided in the table below.
Note:
Site Scan for ArcGIS, ArcGIS Drone2Map, and ArcGIS Reality for ArcGIS Pro provide processing of any georeferenced drone image. If your drone is not supported by the ArcGIS Flight app, you can still use the manufacturer's application to capture images for processing in the aforementioned ArcGIS Reality products. The drones listed in the table below are subject to routine testing in ArcGIS Flight.
| Drone | Latest tested firmware | Supported cameras | Supported connection type |
|---|---|---|---|
Freefly Astro Max/(NDAA/Blue) | 1.9.2, 1.7 | Sony LR1 - (NDAA/DIU) | Wired connection on the Pilot Pro controller through an RJ45 cable. See Freefly Astro with Pilot Pro to learn how to connect. |
Freefly Astro Prime/(NDAA/Blue) | 1.9.2, 1.7 | Sony LR1 - (NDAA/DIU) | Wired connection on the Pilot Pro controller through an RJ45 cable. See Freefly Astro with Pilot Pro to learn how to connect. |
Freefly Astro | 2.0.19, 1.9.2 | Sony Alpha7R IV | Wireless connection on the Herelink controller and wired connection on the Pilot Pro Controller. See Freefly Astro with Herelink to learn how to connect. |
DJI Matrice 300 RTK | 09.00.0503, 10.01.08.01 | DJI Zenmuse P1 | Wired USB-C or a wired Lightning connection. See Legacy DJI drones to learn how to connect. |
DJI Matrice 4E | 13.01.00.10, 14.01.00.10 | Fixed camera | Wireless connection through the ArcGIS Flight Connection app. See Matrice 4E and Mavic 3E to learn how to connect. |
DJI Mavic 3E | 12.15.06.01 | Fixed camera | Wireless connection through the ArcGIS Flight Connection app. See Matrice 4E and Mavic 3E to learn how to connect. |
DJI Mavic 2 Pro | 01.00.0770, 01.00.0797 | Fixed camera | Wired USB-C or a wired Lightning connection. See Legacy DJI drones to learn how to connect. |
DJI Phantom 4 RTK | 02.02.0616, 02.02.0611 | Fixed camera | Wired USB-C connection on an SDK controller is required. Controllers with a built-in screen are not supported. See Legacy DJI drones to learn how to connect. |
The following drones are compatible with ArcGIS Flight based on testing on legacy versions or simulator testing. They are not subject to regular flight testing with ArcGIS Flight 5.0 and later:
| Drone | Latest tested firmware | Supported cameras | Supported connection type |
|---|---|---|---|
DJI Matrice 200 v2 | 01.00.0590, 01.00.0710 | DJI Zenmuse X4S, DJI Zenmuse X5S, DJI Zenmuse XT 2, DJI Zenmuse X7 | Wired USB-C or a wired Lightning connection. See Legacy DJI drones to learn how to connect. |
DJI Matrice 210 RTK v2 | 01.00.0590, 01.00.0710 | DJI Zenmuse X4S, DJI Zenmuse X5S, DJI Zenmuse XT 2, DJI Zenmuse X7 Dual Configurations: DJI Zenmuse XT 2 and DJI Zenmuse X7 | Wired USB-C or a wired Lightning connection. See Legacy DJI drones to learn how to connect. |
DJI Inspire 2 | 01.02.0500, 01.02.0600 | DJI Zenmuse X4S, DJI Zenmuse X5S, DJI Zenmuse X7 | Wired Lightning connection. See Legacy DJI drones to learn how to connect. |
DJI Phantom 4 Pro v2 | 01.00.5000, 01.00.5200 | Fixed camera | Wired USB-C connection. The Phantom 4 Pro Plus version with a controller with a built-in screen is not supported. See Legacy DJI drones to learn how to connect. |
DJI Phantom 4 Pro | 01.05.0300, 01.05.0600 | Fixed camera | Wired USB-C connection. The Phantom 4 Pro Plus version with a controller with a built-in screen is not supported. See Legacy DJI drones to learn how to connect. |
DJI Matrice 210 v2 | 01.00.0590, 01.00.0710 | DJI Zenmuse X4S, DJI Zenmuse X5S, DJI Zenmuse XT 2, DJI Zenmuse X7 Dual Configurations: DJI Zenmuse XT 2 and DJI Zenmuse X7 | Wired USB-C or a wired Lightning connection. See Legacy DJI drones to learn how to connect. |
DJI Matrice 210 | 01.02.0301, 01.02.0450 | DJI Zenmuse X4S, DJI Zenmuse X5S, DJI Zenmuse XT Radiometric Temperature Camera (640 X 512, 30 HZ, 13MM) Dual Configuration: DJI Zenmuse X4S and DJI Zenmuse XT Radiometric Temperature Camera (640 X 512, 30 HZ, 13MM) | Wired USB-C or a wired Lightning connection. See Legacy DJI drones to learn how to connect. |
DJI Mavic Pro | 01.04.0400, 01.04.0500 | Fixed camera | Wired USB-C or a wired Lightning connection. See Legacy DJI drones to learn how to connect. |