# Drone 3D mapping guides

> Step-by-step guides to 3D map crash scenes, crime scenes, fire scenes, pre-plans, search areas, and disaster zones with DJI, Autel, and Skydio drones.

Source: https://www.skyebrowse.com/guides

## Crash reconstruction

Document vehicle rest positions, debris, and roadway evidence from one continuous drone video. See how agencies use SkyeBrowse for [accident reconstruction](https://www.skyebrowse.com/use-cases/public-safety#accident-reconstruction) .

- [How to 3D map a crash scene with a DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise](https://www.skyebrowse.com/guides/crash-reconstruction/dji-mavic-3-enterprise)

- [How to 3D map a crash scene with a DJI Matrice 30T](https://www.skyebrowse.com/guides/crash-reconstruction/dji-matrice-30t)

- [How to 3D map a crash scene with a DJI Matrice 350 RTK](https://www.skyebrowse.com/guides/crash-reconstruction/dji-matrice-350-rtk)

- [How to 3D map a crash scene with an Autel EVO II V2](https://www.skyebrowse.com/guides/crash-reconstruction/autel-evo-ii-v2)

- [How to 3D map a crash scene with an Autel EVO Max 4T](https://www.skyebrowse.com/guides/crash-reconstruction/autel-evo-max-4t)

- [How to 3D map a crash scene with a Skydio X10](https://www.skyebrowse.com/guides/crash-reconstruction/skydio-x10)

- [How to 3D map a crash scene with a DJI Mavic 3 Pro](https://www.skyebrowse.com/guides/crash-reconstruction/dji-mavic-3-pro)

## Crime scene documentation

Capture the exterior from the air and the interior on foot, then present one merged, measurable scene. See how agencies use SkyeBrowse for [crime scene documentation](https://www.skyebrowse.com/use-cases/public-safety#crime-scene-documentation) .

- [How to 3D map a crime scene with a DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise](https://www.skyebrowse.com/guides/crime-scene/dji-mavic-3-enterprise)

- [How to 3D map a crime scene with a DJI Matrice 30T](https://www.skyebrowse.com/guides/crime-scene/dji-matrice-30t)

- [How to 3D map a crime scene with a DJI Matrice 350 RTK](https://www.skyebrowse.com/guides/crime-scene/dji-matrice-350-rtk)

- [How to 3D map a crime scene with an Autel EVO II V2](https://www.skyebrowse.com/guides/crime-scene/autel-evo-ii-v2)

- [How to 3D map a crime scene with an Autel EVO Max 4T](https://www.skyebrowse.com/guides/crime-scene/autel-evo-max-4t)

- [How to 3D map a crime scene with a Skydio X10](https://www.skyebrowse.com/guides/crime-scene/skydio-x10)

- [How to 3D map a crime scene with a DJI Mavic 3 Pro](https://www.skyebrowse.com/guides/crime-scene/dji-mavic-3-pro)

- [How to 3D map a crime scene with a DJI Avata 2](https://www.skyebrowse.com/guides/crime-scene/dji-avata-2)

## Fire scene documentation

Record the structure and surroundings after knockdown so investigators can return to the scene in 3D. See how agencies use SkyeBrowse for [fire department mapping](https://www.skyebrowse.com/use-cases/public-safety#fire-pre-planning) .

- [How to 3D map a fire scene with a DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise](https://www.skyebrowse.com/guides/fire-scene/dji-mavic-3-enterprise)

- [How to 3D map a fire scene with a DJI Matrice 30T](https://www.skyebrowse.com/guides/fire-scene/dji-matrice-30t)

- [How to 3D map a fire scene with a DJI Matrice 350 RTK](https://www.skyebrowse.com/guides/fire-scene/dji-matrice-350-rtk)

- [How to 3D map a fire scene with a DJI Mini 4 Pro](https://www.skyebrowse.com/guides/fire-scene/dji-mini-4-pro)

- [How to 3D map a fire scene with an Autel EVO II V2](https://www.skyebrowse.com/guides/fire-scene/autel-evo-ii-v2)

- [How to 3D map a fire scene with an Autel EVO Max 4T](https://www.skyebrowse.com/guides/fire-scene/autel-evo-max-4t)

- [How to 3D map a fire scene with a Skydio X10](https://www.skyebrowse.com/guides/fire-scene/skydio-x10)

- [How to 3D map a fire scene with a DJI Mavic 3 Pro](https://www.skyebrowse.com/guides/fire-scene/dji-mavic-3-pro)

- [How to 3D map a fire scene with a DJI Avata 2](https://www.skyebrowse.com/guides/fire-scene/dji-avata-2)

## Fire pre-incident planning

Build a 3D pre-plan of a target hazard with hydrants, alarm panels, and access points marked before the call comes in. See how agencies use SkyeBrowse for [fire pre-planning](https://www.skyebrowse.com/use-cases/public-safety#fire-pre-planning) .

- [How to 3D map a building for a fire pre-plan with a DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise](https://www.skyebrowse.com/guides/fire-pre-planning/dji-mavic-3-enterprise)

- [How to 3D map a building for a fire pre-plan with a DJI Matrice 30T](https://www.skyebrowse.com/guides/fire-pre-planning/dji-matrice-30t)

- [How to 3D map a building for a fire pre-plan with an Autel EVO II V2](https://www.skyebrowse.com/guides/fire-pre-planning/autel-evo-ii-v2)

- [How to 3D map a building for a fire pre-plan with an Autel EVO Max 4T](https://www.skyebrowse.com/guides/fire-pre-planning/autel-evo-max-4t)

- [How to 3D map a building for a fire pre-plan with a Skydio X10](https://www.skyebrowse.com/guides/fire-pre-planning/skydio-x10)

- [How to 3D map a building for a fire pre-plan with a DJI Mavic 3 Pro](https://www.skyebrowse.com/guides/fire-pre-planning/dji-mavic-3-pro)

## Search and rescue

Turn a search-area flight into a shared, measurable map that ground teams can open on a phone. See how agencies use SkyeBrowse for [public safety mapping](https://www.skyebrowse.com/use-cases/public-safety) .

- [How to 3D map a search and rescue area with a DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise](https://www.skyebrowse.com/guides/search-and-rescue/dji-mavic-3-enterprise)

- [How to 3D map a search and rescue area with a DJI Matrice 30T](https://www.skyebrowse.com/guides/search-and-rescue/dji-matrice-30t)

- [How to 3D map a search and rescue area with a DJI Matrice 350 RTK](https://www.skyebrowse.com/guides/search-and-rescue/dji-matrice-350-rtk)

- [How to 3D map a search and rescue area with a DJI Mini 4 Pro](https://www.skyebrowse.com/guides/search-and-rescue/dji-mini-4-pro)

- [How to 3D map a search and rescue area with a DJI Phantom 4 Pro](https://www.skyebrowse.com/guides/search-and-rescue/dji-phantom-4-pro)

- [How to 3D map a search and rescue area with an Autel EVO II V2](https://www.skyebrowse.com/guides/search-and-rescue/autel-evo-ii-v2)

- [How to 3D map a search and rescue area with an Autel EVO Max 4T](https://www.skyebrowse.com/guides/search-and-rescue/autel-evo-max-4t)

- [How to 3D map a search and rescue area with a Skydio X10](https://www.skyebrowse.com/guides/search-and-rescue/skydio-x10)

- [How to 3D map a search and rescue area with a DJI Mavic 3 Pro](https://www.skyebrowse.com/guides/search-and-rescue/dji-mavic-3-pro)

## Tactical planning

Give a team a measurable 3D view of a structure and its approaches before an operation or event. See how agencies use SkyeBrowse for [tactical planning and DFR](https://www.skyebrowse.com/use-cases/public-safety#tactical-planning-dfr) .

- [How to 3D map a building or block for tactical planning with a DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise](https://www.skyebrowse.com/guides/tactical-planning/dji-mavic-3-enterprise)

- [How to 3D map a building or block for tactical planning with a DJI Matrice 30T](https://www.skyebrowse.com/guides/tactical-planning/dji-matrice-30t)

- [How to 3D map a building or block for tactical planning with an Autel EVO II V2](https://www.skyebrowse.com/guides/tactical-planning/autel-evo-ii-v2)

- [How to 3D map a building or block for tactical planning with an Autel EVO Max 4T](https://www.skyebrowse.com/guides/tactical-planning/autel-evo-max-4t)

- [How to 3D map a building or block for tactical planning with a Skydio X10](https://www.skyebrowse.com/guides/tactical-planning/skydio-x10)

- [How to 3D map a building or block for tactical planning with a DJI Mavic 3 Pro](https://www.skyebrowse.com/guides/tactical-planning/dji-mavic-3-pro)

## Disaster response

Map damage across neighborhoods after a storm or flood and share one current picture with every agency. See how agencies use SkyeBrowse for [public safety mapping](https://www.skyebrowse.com/use-cases/public-safety) .

- [How to 3D map a disaster area with a DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise](https://www.skyebrowse.com/guides/disaster-response/dji-mavic-3-enterprise)

- [How to 3D map a disaster area with a DJI Matrice 30T](https://www.skyebrowse.com/guides/disaster-response/dji-matrice-30t)

- [How to 3D map a disaster area with a DJI Matrice 350 RTK](https://www.skyebrowse.com/guides/disaster-response/dji-matrice-350-rtk)

- [How to 3D map a disaster area with an Autel EVO II V2](https://www.skyebrowse.com/guides/disaster-response/autel-evo-ii-v2)

- [How to 3D map a disaster area with an Autel EVO Max 4T](https://www.skyebrowse.com/guides/disaster-response/autel-evo-max-4t)

- [How to 3D map a disaster area with a Skydio X10](https://www.skyebrowse.com/guides/disaster-response/skydio-x10)

- [How to 3D map a disaster area with a DJI Mavic 3 Pro](https://www.skyebrowse.com/guides/disaster-response/dji-mavic-3-pro)

## Frequently asked questions

### Can I use a drone the SkyeBrowse Flight App does not support?

Yes. Fly it manually in its native app and upload the MP4 or MOV video through Universal Upload at app.skyebrowse.com. Universal Upload accepts video from any drone, phone, action camera, 360 camera, or body-worn camera.

### Does SkyeBrowse build models from video or photos?

SkyeBrowse uses patented videogrammetry, which builds the 3D model from the frames of a continuous video. Photos can be attached to a model as annotations.

### Do I need ground control points?

No. Public Safety & Enterprise models reach survey-grade, court-admissible 0.1 inch accuracy without ground control points, and Commercial models reach 0.5 inch.

### How long does processing take?

Processing runs at about one minute per minute of video, and most models are ready 5 to 10 minutes after upload.

## Related resources

- [Drone mapping software: the complete guide](https://www.skyebrowse.com/drone-mapping)

- [SkyeBrowse for public safety](https://www.skyebrowse.com/use-cases/public-safety)

- [SkyeBrowse Flight App supported drones](https://www.skyebrowse.com/supported-drones)

- [SkyeBrowse white paper](https://www.skyebrowse.com/whitepaper)

### Map your first site today

Create a free account, upload one drone or phone video, and open a measurable 3D model in minutes. Agencies that need CJIS compliance and 0.1 inch accuracy can request a quote for Public Safety & Enterprise.

[Start for free](https://app.skyebrowse.com/register) [Request a quote](https://www.skyebrowse.com/quote)
