# ArcGIS Flight — Drone Flight Planning

> Drone flight planning and execution for aerial mapping and 3D modeling. (iPhone/iPad app by ESRI.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcgis-flight/id1113156576 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ESRI](https://appshunter.io/developer/379687933)
- Category: Business, Photo & Video
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 20 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 376 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, European Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2016-09-08
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcgis-flight/id1113156576/reviews.md

## What is ArcGIS Flight?

ArcGIS Flight makes it easy to collect images to create accurate, high-resolution maps and 3D models using drones.

Choose from a variety of flight modes tailored to the type of site being captured, and the app will automatically define the optimal flight path and allow you to preview it in 2D or 3D. Pilots can use Terrain Follow, which enhances imagery quality by adjusting the drone's height to follow the terrain.

After completing your organization's custom preflight checklist, the app automatically conducts aircraft checks and performs the flight. Long flights are automatically split, allowing you to change your drone’s battery and resume where you left off. After completing the flight, wirelessly transfer the images to your iPad and upload them along with your Fleet Management information to Site Scan Manager for processing on the cloud. It is also possible to transfer the images captured during a flight for processing using ArcGIS Drone2Map or ArcGIS Pro using the ArcGIS Reality for ArcGIS Pro extension.

Compatibility:
- Requires an ArcGIS account with mobile worker or higher license or a Site Scan operator license.
- Requires compatible drone, check the latest documented drone matrix for supported firmware versions: https://doc.arcgis.com/en/flight/latest/get-started/requirements.htm

## Key features

- Automated flight path generation
- Terrain Follow for enhanced imagery
- Customizable preflight checklists
- Automatic flight splitting for long flights
- Wireless image transfer
- Integration with Site Scan Manager, Drone2Map, and ArcGIS Pro

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcgis-flight/id1113156576/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Pioneer in the enterprise solution and still the leader

*2020-08-12*

When all was gray,3DR sitescan served us from 2015.Embracing Ensri’s analytical power brings it beyond others !

## Frequently asked questions about ArcGIS Flight

### What drones are compatible with ArcGIS Flight?

ArcGIS Flight requires compatible drones. You can find the latest documented drone matrix with supported firmware versions at https://doc.arcgis.com/en/flight/latest/getstarted/requirements.htm#ESRI_SECTION1_B290414BDEB846F78BBEED4FA6E2A87C.

### What kind of ArcGIS account do I need for ArcGIS Flight?

You need an ArcGIS account with a mobile worker or higher license, or a Site Scan operator license to use ArcGIS Flight.

### Does ArcGIS Flight have ads?

No, ArcGIS Flight does not contain advertisements.

### How often is ArcGIS Flight updated?

The latest version, 5.2.2, was last updated on November 17, 2025. Updates typically occur to improve performance and add compatibility.

### Can I use ArcGIS Flight offline?

The description does not specify offline functionality for flight planning or execution. However, image transfer and processing are described as separate steps.

### What devices does ArcGIS Flight support?

ArcGIS Flight is supported on iPads. It requires a compatible drone and an ArcGIS account with specific licensing.

### What is the age rating for ArcGIS Flight?

ArcGIS Flight has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How does Terrain Follow work in ArcGIS Flight?

Terrain Follow adjusts the drone's height during flight to match the ground's elevation. This feature enhances imagery quality by maintaining a consistent distance from the terrain.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2026.2 — 2026-09-01

•	Increased minimum supported iOS version to iOS18
•	Updated DJI M4E and M3E communication reliability by augmenting the application to communicate with the drone through tethered USB C cable to increase connectivity reliability when app is running on newer M Series iPads
•	Improved stability of live video feed
•	Fixed error when formatting SD card from setting menu
•	Improved large image upload stability
•	Fixed camera timeout errors encountered when using the app offline
•	Fixed issues with default keyboard when entering numeric values in the flight parameters view
•	improved app performance and responsiveness by optimizing memory usage
•	Fixed issues in the layers view when viewing layers with corrupt thumbnail metadata
•	Support for Freefly Astro drone flying below takeoff height
•	Various other bug fixes and improvements

### 2026.1 — 2026-05-20

- Added ability to use custom elevation tile packages (.tpkx) for terrain follow calculations when planning a flight.
- ArcGIS layers will be displayed during the flight.
- Updated map UI buttons and the elevation profile.
- Quick Map feature has been retired.
- Changed ArcGIS Flight versioning from 5.2.2 to 2026.1.

### 5.2.2 — 2025-11-17

Addressed pre-flight check issues with older DJI drones referenced in the matrix at the bottom of the requirements documentation: https://doc.arcgis.com/en/flight/latest/get-started/requirements.htm

### 5.2.1 — 2025-10-31

- Added support for live video feed in Flight Connection app
- Addressed issues with M300 unexpectedly pausing during missions
- Improvements to accuracy of photo estimation for several flight modes 
- Other various bug fixes and improvements to quality

### 5.2 — 2025-07-09

- Support for the DJI Mavic 3E drone
- Support for the DJI Matrice 4E drone
- Support for the DJI D-RTK 3 as an RTK station for drone flights
- Enhanced support and accuracy improvement for geospatial video collection
- Various bug fixes and improvements to quality

Compatibility:


Requires compatible drone, Check the latest documented drone matrix for supported firmware versions: 
https://doc.arcgis.com/en/flight/latest/getstarted/requirements.htm#ESRI_SECTION1_B290414BDEB846F78BBEED4FA6E2A87C

Requires an ArcGIS account with mobile worker or higher license or a Site Scan operator license.

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