# How to 3D map a building or block for tactical planning with a drone

> Give a team a measurable 3D view of a structure and its approaches before an operation or event. Record one continuous drone video, upload it to SkyeBrowse, and open a 3D model of the target area with Line of Sight, sun angle, and coverage analysis for briefing.

Source: https://www.skyebrowse.com/guides/tactical-planning

## Tactical planning guides by drone

- [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)

## Outputs and measurements for tactical planning

### Line of Sight and Security Coverage

Place observers to see visible and blocked areas, then use Suggest security coverage to recommend Camera or Officer placements for the gaps.

### Sun & Shadow

Preview where shadows fall at the planned time of an operation or event.

### Walk Mode and Image Walkthroughs

Brief a team at eye level and open the original video frames for detail.

### POV Tool and Slope Map

Public Safety & Enterprise tactical tools.

## Frequently asked questions

### What does Line of Sight show?

Line of Sight colors areas visible from an observer point green and blocked areas red. A second observer adds a 2-way comparison. It is included with Pro models and Public Safety & Enterprise.

## Related guides and resources

- [SkyeBrowse for tactical planning and DFR](https://www.skyebrowse.com/use-cases/public-safety#tactical-planning-dfr)

- [Best tactical planning software](https://www.skyebrowse.com/news/posts/best-tactical-planning-software)

- [Line of Sight protective security case study](https://www.skyebrowse.com/news/posts/line-of-sight-protective-security-case-study)

- [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 search and rescue area with a drone](https://www.skyebrowse.com/guides/search-and-rescue)

- [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)