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Take your aerial data to the next level with DJI Terra Flagship – a powerful lifetime license delivered as an electronic code. This advanced 3D reconstruction and mapping software combines modern photogrammetry with LiDAR data processing, giving you a complete workflow from data capture to final analysis. Designed to work seamlessly with DJI drones, it helps you create detailed 3D models, point clouds, orthomosaics, and terrain models faster and more efficiently.

DJI Terra Flagship introduces 3D Gaussian Splatting, allowing you to generate impressively realistic spatial models from photos. It is a great solution for recreating complex objects such as buildings, landmarks, vegetation, and reflective surfaces with high visual fidelity. Compared to classic oblique photogrammetry, this method handles transparent elements, reflections, and fine details much more effectively. It also helps create cleaner, less distorted orthomosaics for even better final results.

When speed matters, DJI Terra delivers. The software can process around 500 photos per hour, which means a single-block reconstruction can be completed in approximately 30–40 minutes. For larger projects with over 10,000 images, the processing engine is significantly faster than earlier Terra Mesh technology, helping you save time and move from raw footage to ready-to-use models more quickly.

DJI Terra Flagship is built for more challenging urban and industrial workflows. It can process around 300–400 images per 1 GB of available RAM, and a single reconstruction task may include up to 30,000 images. This makes it a strong choice for creating models of entire districts, industrial parks, and infrastructure networks.

Despite its advanced capabilities, DJI Terra can run smoothly on moderately powerful hardware. For comfortable operation, you only need a graphics card with 4 GB of VRAM and 32 GB of RAM. That means you can work on advanced reconstructions without investing in an extremely expensive workstation right away.

Your finished reconstruction results can be exported with a single click to widely used formats like PLY and B3DM (3D Tiles). This makes it easy to integrate your work with external tools used in surveying, urban planning, game development, and film production.

DJI Terra creates high-quality 3D models, point clouds, orthomosaics, and DSM terrain models from photos. You can also adjust 2D map resolution and 3D mesh density to match your project needs. When paired with DJI drones equipped with RTK, the software can produce maps with accuracy suitable for 1:500 mapping standards without using ground control points.

DJI Terra is efficient enough to generate results directly on-site for smaller jobs. For bigger 3D reconstruction projects, it can process up to 30,000 images in three days on a single workstation, or in as little as 21 hours using cluster technology. In 2D workflows, 5,000 images can be processed in under 2 hours, or about 80 minutes in cluster mode.

DJI Terra Flagship supports advanced integration of LiDAR data and visible-light imagery. A single flight with the Zenmuse L2 can deliver accurate point clouds, 2D maps, and 3D mesh models at the same time. This produces more complete and detailed reconstructions, even for complex structures such as bridges. With RTK and PPK, it is also possible to achieve centimeter-level accuracy without ground control points. The software can even generate flight routes automatically based on local 3D models or point clouds, including data from external sources.

DJI Terra can process around 1 GB of point cloud data per 1 GB of available RAM, making it well suited for larger and more complex projects. In practice, a computer with 32 GB RAM can handle up to 120 GB of data, covering an area of around 10 km². For city-scale data processing, systems with 128 GB RAM can be used.

DJI Terra supports data from the DJI Mavic 3 Multispectral and Phantom 4 Multispectral, allowing you to create NDVI and NDRE vegetation maps, reflectance maps, and spray routes for DJI Agras drones, including variable-rate applications. Just select the crop type, and the software helps generate optimized 2D agricultural maps that can support smarter field management and cost reduction.

The software is also designed for distributed environments, making it possible to process massive datasets beyond the limits of a single machine. In a setup with five workstations, up to 30,000 photos can be processed in around 21 hours. It is an excellent option for users working on especially large and time-sensitive projects.

DJI Terra works with a wide range of DJI Enterprise equipment, including DJI Matrice 4E, DJI Matrice 400, Zenmuse P1, Zenmuse L2, and the D-RTK 3 station. Together, they form a complete ecosystem for photogrammetry and LiDAR mapping.

With one click, you can send your model directly from DJI Terra to DJI Modify, DJI’s mesh and point cloud editing tool. There you can use features such as smoothing, denoising, sampling, terrain classification, and export to GIS and CAD software. Combined with DJI drones, Terra and Modify create a complete workflow from data collection to editing and sharing.

DJI Terra also offers local and cloud PPK processing, control and check point marking, support for more than 8,500 coordinate systems, PRJ files, and seven-parameter transformations. You can also take measurements, add annotations, and export data that fits local mapping standards.

DJI Terra Flagship is a versatile solution for anyone who needs precise spatial analysis and efficient data management. It works well in surveying, cartography, public safety, energy, oil and gas, water infrastructure, precision agriculture, construction, and even creative fields such as game development and filmmaking.

| Feature / Version | Agriculture | Standard | Flagship | Cluster | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural applications | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 2D mapping (farmland/orchards) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 2D mapping (urban areas) | — | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 2D multispectral reconstruction | — | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 3D mesh reconstruction | — | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| LiDAR point cloud reconstruction | — | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Terrain result | — | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Gaussian Splatting technology | — | — | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Energy industry applications | — | — | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Cluster computing | — | — | — | ✔ | — |
| Max linked devices | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 device, 3 nodes | 10 |
| Authorization mode | Online | Online/Offline | Online/Offline | Offline | Online |
| Validity period | 1 year | 1 year / perpetual | 1 year / perpetual | Perpetual | Perpetual |