Overview
OpenSpace Air makes it easy to share and integrate site capture data across a variety of workflows. Users can export the current map view for reporting, reviews, or coordination, and import the files into GIS, CAD, and BIM tools for activities like planning, measurement, analysis, and as-built validation. Our export functionality supports both advanced survey and VDC workflows as well as quick visual inspections or markup sharing, helping teams collaborate more efficiently and make informed decisions.
Point clouds are exported in local coordinate systems (UTM). Additional coordinate reference system settings will be added with the launch of GCPs.
Permissions
Task | Viewer | Editor | Site Admin | Org Admin |
Export drone captures | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Here’s a quick reference of what you can export and example use cases:
Data Type | Formats | Description | Use case |
Map view | PNG | Snapshot of the visible map with overlays (annotations, measurements, etc.) at the current zoom level.
| Quickly capture and share progress or issues by exporting the visible map view for reports or coordination meetings. |
Orthomosaics | GeoTIFF | Full-resolution, georeferenced orthomosaic image suitable for GIS applications. | Import into GIS platforms for planning, measurement, or overlay comparison across time. Useful for survey and VDC teams. |
Orthomosaics | JPG | Compressed version of the orthomosaic image for easier sharing and visualization. | Share in markup tools like Bluebeam for team reviews, RFIs, or markups without requiring GIS software. |
Point clouds | LAZ | Compressed binary point cloud format (based on LAS) storing detailed 3D site geometry and rich metadata (e.g., classification, return number). | Efficiently store and transfer large-scale survey data. Use in professional CAD, BIM, and GIS tools for as-built validation, clash detection, or volume calculations. |
Point clouds | XYZ | Simple text-based format storing X, Y, Z coordinates, sometimes with additional values like intensity or RGB. | Use for quick inspection, basic visualization, or import into lightweight tools or custom scripts. Ideal for simpler workflows that don’t require metadata. |
Digital Surface Models (DSM) / Digital Terrain Models (DTM) | GeoTIFF | Geospatial raster files representing elevation data—DSM includes structures, DTM shows bare earth. | Analyze topography, perform cut/fill analysis, and generate contours within GIS or civil design tools like Civil 3D or ArcGIS. |
How to export drone files
Click the overflow menu button next to the drone capture name and date in the sidebar and select Export file(s).
Choose which files to export.
Click Request export.
You’ll receive an email with your download link.
Note: Captures uploaded before mid-July 2025 will reprocess automatically and an email with the download link will be sent after reprocessing finishes.
Exporting the map view
To export your current map view, including overlays or split view, click the download button on the map. The view is exported as a PNG and will maintain the current zoom level—so be sure to zoom in to the area you want before exporting. Export the ortho as a TIFF to get a higher resolution image.
If you have any additional questions please reach out to the OpenSpace Support team at support@openspace.ai.
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