# DroneDeploy Ground App — 360 Photo Jobsite Capture

> Ground-level jobsite data capture and management for industrial projects. (iPhone/iPad app by DroneDeploy.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dronedeploy-ground-app/id1583870335 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [DroneDeploy](https://appshunter.io/developer/971358100)
- Category: Business, Photo & Video
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 33 App Store ratings · 56 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 370 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-10-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dronedeploy-ground-app/id1583870335/reviews.md

## What is DroneDeploy Ground App?

The DroneDeploy Ground app empowers businesses in construction, engineering, and other industrial sectors to efficiently document and manage ground-level data, providing a powerful complement to drone-based insights. DroneDeploy Ground is the next-generation ground capture app for project teams, including former StructionSite users.

Note: This app is intended for enterprise users with an active DroneDeploy license.

Simplify Ground-Level Data Capture in 3 Easy Steps:
	1.	Log in to your DroneDeploy account (trial or active license required).
	2.	Connect your 360 camera to capture 360° panoramas and 360° Walkthroughs, or use your device's camera to capture standard photos.
	3.	Sync your captures to the DroneDeploy platform for processing, sharing, and analysis.

Once uploaded, your captures are processed and accessible through the DroneDeploy platform, where you can:
	•	Collaborate with your team and stakeholders.
	•	Inspect, compare, and annotate project data over time.
	•	Integrate seamlessly with leading industry tools like Procore, Autodesk Build, and more.

Supported Hardware:

	•	Insta360 X5
        •	Insta360 X4
	•	Insta360 RS 1-inch	
	•	Ricoh Theta X
	•	Ricoh Theta Z1

Visit our website for a complete list of supported hardware and to learn more about the DroneDeploy ecosystem.

For Business and Professional Use:
The DroneDeploy Ground app is a free companion tool for licensed DroneDeploy enterprise customers. A valid enterprise account is required for uploading and processing captures

## Key features

- 360° photo and walkthrough capture
- Standard photo capture
- Sync to DroneDeploy platform
- Project data analysis and annotation
- Team collaboration tools
- Integration with industry tools

## Recent user reviews (10 of 56)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dronedeploy-ground-app/id1583870335/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Send to much Spam

*2026-07-13*

The company sends too much Spam email.

**Developer response:** Thanks for the feedback. This review looks like it's about email communications from DroneDeploy rather than the Ground app itself,  if you're getting unwanted marketing emails, you can unsubscribe via the link at the bottom of those emails, or contact support@dronedeploy.com, and we'll get it sorted. If you're running into issues within the app, we'd love to hear about those.

### 5/5 — Awesome tool

*2026-06-12, version 2.269.0*

This is a must have for construction projects! It lets you track progress and will save your butt if you run into coordination issues. Definitely recommend!!!

### 1/5 — ABSOLUTELY AWFUL

*2026-06-11*

Freezes, lags, slow!

**Developer response:** Thanks for the feedback. Freezing, lag, and slowness are real problems and we want to fix them. If you have a minute, reach out to support@dronedeploy.com with your device model and what you were doing when it froze. That helps us track down the specific cause.

### 5/5 — Efficiency

*2026-04-01*

Amazing app, makes life easy.

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for the review! We are thrilled to hear that the Ground App is making your life easier on the job site. We have put a lot of work into improving the app's efficiency, and your feedback lets us know we are on the right track. Thanks for being part of the DroneDeploy community

### 3/5 — Insta X4 air

*2026-03-30*

Will there be a new update where the app will be compatible with the Insta X4 air?

**Developer response:** Hi James35!, Thank you for reaching out with this question.

We do not currently have plans to support the Insta X4 Air because it does not meet the hardware requirements necessary to support our Walk capture mode effectively. For the best experience and highest quality captures, we strongly recommend using the Insta X5 or the standard Insta X4.

We want to ensure you have the most reliable tools for your site documentation. If you have any other hardware questions or have new ideas on features you would like to see, please reach out to us at support@dronedeploy.com. We are happy to help!

### 5/5 — Smooth capture process

*2026-03-24*

I have an older Insta X2 camera, but connection to camera is very smooth and I’m able to get to capturing panos quickly. I went out and did about 70 panos within a few minutes on a few levels and the upload worked without issues. Overall the app is responsive and snappy.

**Developer response:** Hi Stargazer8008, thank you for the detailed five-star review! We are so glad to hear that your experience with the Insta X2 camera was smooth and that the app stayed responsive while capturing and uploading. 

We have worked hard to ensure that both new and legacy hardware perform reliably on our platform. Your feedback confirms that those efforts are paying off for our users in the field.

Thank you for being a part of the DroneDeploy community and for sharing your positive experience!

### 5/5 — PM

*2026-03-24*

Overall I like this app for capturing pictures and documenting my project. Easy to use and works how it should. I would recommend this tool to other project teams.

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for your kind words! Ease of use is something we really focus on, so it’s great to hear that DroneDeploy Ground is working well for you. If you ever have feedback or ideas to make it even better, please reach out to support@dronedeploy.com. We’d love to hear them!

### 5/5 — Senior Superintendent

*2026-03-24*

Pre- drywall sign off by all trades,Architectural and MEP’s engineering design teams as well as the owner representatives can sometimes be seen as difficult or challenging getting every single team player on site to sign off the work in place.
Drone deploy captures can be emailed to the team and reviewed on OAC meetings to smoothly identify issues and provide feedback prior to closing the walls.
Drone deploy saves the entire team the cost from having to remove drywall and provide a smooth transition to the finish stages.

### 5/5 — Great tool

*2026-03-21*

Makes documenting large sites easy!

**Developer response:** Hi Briewilliams, thank you so much for the rating! We are thrilled to hear that the Ground App is making it easy for you to document your project. Our team has focused heavily on ensuring the app remains performant and reliable for high-volume data capture. Please reach out to us at support@dronedeploy.com if you ever run into issues or have new ideas on how we can make the tool even better for your workflow. We appreciate your support!

### 5/5 — Great Product Ground

*2026-03-13*

This is a great product and have used it for many years. The features are great and easy to use!

**Developer response:** Hey MSUMouse, thank you so much for the kind words and the 5 stars! "Many years" means a lot to us, especially knowing how much the product has evolved. Really glad the features are still hitting the mark and feeling easy to use.

If you ever have feedback or ideas, we're always listening at support@dronedeploy.com. Thanks for being such a loyal Ground App user!

## Frequently asked questions about DroneDeploy Ground App

### What does the DroneDeploy Ground app do?

The DroneDeploy Ground app allows businesses in construction, engineering, and industrial sectors to capture and manage ground-level project data. It supports capturing 360° panoramas, 360° Walkthroughs, and standard photos, which are then synced to the DroneDeploy platform for processing, analysis, and collaboration.

### What are the key features of the DroneDeploy Ground app?

Key features include the ability to capture 360° photos and walkthroughs using compatible 360 cameras, capture standard photos with your device's camera, and seamlessly sync all captures to the DroneDeploy platform. Once uploaded, users can collaborate, inspect, compare, and annotate project data.

### Is the DroneDeploy Ground app free to use?

The DroneDeploy Ground app is a free companion tool for licensed DroneDeploy enterprise customers. A valid enterprise account with an active license or trial is required to upload and process captures.

### What hardware is supported by the DroneDeploy Ground app?

The app supports various 360 cameras, including Insta360 X5, Insta360 X4, Insta360 RS 1-inch, Ricoh Theta X, and Ricoh Theta Z1. A complete list of supported hardware can be found on the DroneDeploy website.

### How is the captured data used?

Captured data is synced to the DroneDeploy platform where it can be processed, shared, and analyzed. This allows teams to collaborate, inspect and annotate project data over time, and integrate with other industry tools like Procore and Autodesk Build.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.280.0 — 2026-08-24

- Added support for custom RTK camera offset
- RTK connections automatically reconnect if the correction signal drops
- Fixed an issue where a 3D scan could lose its RTK accuracy status after a brief device disconnect
- Fixed a bug with view cone recalibration where recalibration didn't correctly apply
- Fixed an issue on iPad where the pin preview blocked moving a pin
- Fixed an issue where site plan overlays could briefly disappear right after a project loaded
- Fixed an issue where project owners could be dropped to view-only access on first launch
- Fixed the walk list so the selected walk's icon displays correctly and centers on the tapped frame

### 2.278.0 — 2026-08-12

- A new map layers button lets you choose which captured map or overlay appears on your floorplan
- View any combination of interior floors and ceilings at once, available with Ground Pro
- Reset all returns the floorplan to your most recently captured map
- Recalibrating your position now no longer points the wrong direction afterward
- Map controls on the walk screen now line up with the capture button
- Field note badges now appear reliably on the mini map
- You will no longer be prompted to connect to a camera you already dismissed

### 2.277.0 — 2026-08-03

- Pin visibility toggle now works in explore mode, not just capture mode
- New Map and Overlay configurator for accessing your Maps and Overlays
- Camera connection is now dramatically faster
- Various crash fixes

### 2.276.0 — 2026-07-27

- Overlays list now shows file type and clearer labels
- DXF overlays reload faster after the first time you view them
- More reliable reconnecting to a camera you've used before
- Proximity camera connect shows a clear success confirmation before closing
- Fixed a crash when pausing, resuming, or canceling a 3D scan
- Clearer error message when uploading to a project that no longer exists
- Fixed an issue that could prevent starting a walk from certain project links

### 2.275.1 — 2026-07-21

- Upgraded camera connection flow. Now, automatically detects your nearby camera for instant discovery and quicker connect time. 
- Smarter Walk end points: when you finish a Walk on-site, we now pre-position the end point near your current location instead of keeping it at the starting spot. You can still adjust it before confirming.
- Location heads-up: if you're about to place media far from where you're actually standing, the app now lets you know, so captures land in the right place.

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