DJI Terra
5.9/10Windows desktop software that turns DJI drone imagery and LiDAR data into 2D maps, 3D models, and point clouds for surveying, inspection, and agriculture.
Data last updated November 2026 · Our methodology
Overview
DJI Terra is DJI's desktop reconstruction software for data captured by its enterprise drones and Zenmuse payloads. It turns visible-light photos into orthomosaics, DSMs, and textured 3D meshes. It also processes LiDAR point clouds from the Zenmuse L1, L2, and L3, and produces multispectral maps for agriculture. Version 5.0, released in July 2025, replaced the old Pro and Electricity editions with Standard and Flagship. Flagship adds Gaussian Splatting and the Electricity application for power line modelling. Later releases made LiDAR point cloud reconstruction and cluster processing free, and added thermal 2D maps and video-based modelling. Licenses are sold per device, either annually or as a permanent license. On the US DJI Store, Standard costs 1,850 USD a year or 5,280 USD permanent, and Flagship costs 3,700 USD a year or 10,580 USD permanent. Agriculture costs 300 USD a year and covers three devices. Offline, cluster, and education licenses are sold through dealers. Since V5.0, DJI charges no maintenance fee for updates. Exports include GeoTIFF, LAS, LAZ, OBJ, FBX, OSGB, B3DM, and I3S, so results can move into GIS, CAD, and 3D web viewers. Terra suits drone service providers, surveyors, construction firms, and utilities that already fly DJI hardware. Its main limitations are that it runs only on Windows with an NVIDIA GPU and is tuned for DJI-captured data. It also no longer plans mapping flights, which are now done in DJI Pilot 2 or FlightHub 2.
Our Rating
Who DJI Terra is best for
Good fit
It is built around processing DJI drone photogrammetry and LiDAR into client deliverables.
Orthomosaics, DSMs, and 3D meshes support site surveys and progress mapping.
The Flagship edition includes the Electricity application for power line modelling.
Less suited
Power line and LiDAR reconstruction suit grid inspection teams that fly DJI aircraft.
Offline licenses and GIS-ready outputs suit public survey work.
Education licenses are available through dealers.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Zenmuse L2 and L3 point cloud processing is free, and cluster processing has been included at no cost since V5.1.
- Permanent licenses need no maintenance or upgrade fees from V5.0 onward.
- Standard's entry price of 1,850 USD a year is below PIX4Dmatic's comparable plan.
- Exports cover many formats, including LAS, LAZ, GeoTIFF, FBX, OSGB, B3DM, and I3S.
- Native handling of DJI flight data and camera calibration means little setup is needed.
Cons
- It runs only on 64-bit Windows with an NVIDIA GPU and at least 32 GB of RAM, with no Mac version.
- It is tuned for DJI hardware, and DJI warns that results from non-DJI drones may be worse.
- Mapping flight planning was removed in V5.0, so a separate DJI app is needed for it.
- Online licenses stop working after three days offline, and activated licenses are non-refundable.
- It has no client delivery, job tracking, or collaboration features.
Key Features
Not included
- Work Orders
- Spare Parts Inventory
- Preventive Maintenance
DJI Terra Pricing
Free Trial
- One month
- One computer
- 8 GB LiDAR import limit
- Requires internet connection
- Maximum 500 photos per reconstruction
Agriculture
- Annual only
- 3 devices per license
- Agricultural and multispectral processing
- No 3D reconstruction or ground control points
Cluster / Offline / Education
- Multi-machine processing
- Sold through DJI dealers
- Offline activation bound to hardware
Flagship
- Gaussian Splatting
- Everything in Standard
- Permanent license 10,580 USD
- Electricity application for power lines
Flagship + DJI Modify Flagship
- Adds DJI Modify mesh editing
- Permanent license 12,650 USD
Standard
- LiDAR processing
- Cluster processing
- 2D and 3D photogrammetry
- Permanent license 5,280 USD
- No maintenance fees from V5.0
Standard + DJI Modify Flagship
- Permanent license 7,890 USD
- Adds DJI Modify mesh editing
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The trial lasts one month on one computer, with a limit of 500 photos per reconstruction and 8 GB of LiDAR data. You can apply only once.
Yes, with an offline license bought through a dealer and bound to one computer. Online licenses need periodic internet access, and some map functions are unavailable offline.
Only 64-bit Windows 10 or later with an NVIDIA GPU. DJI recommends 64 GB of RAM and an RTX 2070 or better.
Yes. The Electricity application, formerly a separate license, is included in the Flagship edition.
From V5.0.0 onward, DJI says no upgrade or maintenance fees are required.
DJI's FAQ says it is theoretically possible, but results may be worse than with DJI-captured data.
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