# How to 3D map a search and rescue area with a drone

> Turn a search-area flight into a shared, measurable map that ground teams can open on a phone. Record one continuous drone video, upload it to SkyeBrowse, and open a top-down orthomosaic and 3D terrain model of the search area that teams can measure and share by link.

Source: https://www.skyebrowse.com/guides/search-and-rescue

## Search and rescue guides by drone

- [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)

## Outputs and measurements for search and rescue

### Rapid Upload

Does part of the processing on your device, makes the video file 10X smaller, and finishes processing in about 2 minutes. Built for quick models and areas with bad GPS.

### Terrain tools

Topographical Map View colors the surface by elevation and Topographic Map overlays contour lines, both included with Pro models and Public Safety & Enterprise. Slope Map and the Profile panel are Public Safety & Enterprise only.

### Public links

Anyone with the link can open the model in a browser, and the viewer tools work with touch on phones and tablets.

## Frequently asked questions

### How fast can a search area model be ready?

Standard processing runs at about one minute per minute of video. Rapid Upload does part of the processing on your device and finishes in about 2 minutes.

## Related guides and resources

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

- [First responder drone guide](https://www.skyebrowse.com/news/posts/first-responder-drone)

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

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

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

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

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

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

### 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)