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QField for Drone Survey Ground Validation

Collect ground truth and checkpoints for drone surveys using mobile GIS and high-accuracy GNSS.

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Validate drone data with reliable ground truth

Capture checkpoints and features with accurate GNSS and standardized forms.

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What you can do

  • Ground control and checkpoints
  • Feature validation and QA
  • Sync to QGIS/QFieldCloud for analysis

Works with QGIS and QFieldCloud

Design projects in QGIS and keep field and office aligned with QFieldCloud.

Why this matters

  • Accuracy and traceability requirements
  • Offline field conditions
  • Media and notes management

Trusted results

  • Used by survey and mapping teams
  • Supports external GNSS receivers

FAQ

Can we import planned points?
Yes. Load targets from QGIS and stake them out in QField.
Do you support photo capture?
Yes. Link photos to checkpoints for QA.

About QField

QField is the leading professional fieldwork app used in enterprise settings for efficient geospatial data collection and management. As a Digital Public Good, QField not only excels in enterprise and professional applications but also contributes significantly to advancing at least six of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting a more sustainable and equitable future.

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QField is released under the GNU Public License (GPL) Version 2 or above. Developing QField under this license means that you can inspect and modify the source code and guarantees that you will always have access to a QGIS based field data collection app that is free of cost and can be freely modified.

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Credits

QField, QFieldCloud and QFieldSync are developped by OPENGIS.ch. OPENGIS.ch offers consulting, development, training and support for open-source software including QField, QGIS and PostGIS.