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Create an Android version of ArcGIS Flight

MervynLotter — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 15:18:48 GMT

As Esri are platform agnostic, please can you create an Android version of Site Scan app. Based on its history and that Esri purchased it from 3DR, I realise why it is currently only available on iOS devices, however it is an important application for all users who use Drone2Map and related software. Even Quick Capture integrates with Site Scan to leverage the ability for capturing data.

Re: Create an Android version of Site Scan

CodyBenkelman — Tue, 30 Mar 2021 22:48:05 GMT

We have been considering creation of an Android version, but note that this app is responsible for controlling and ensuring the safe flight of commercial drones, and this requires extensive development and testing. Extending this functionality to Android devices would be a major development effort, and we have not yet made a commitment to proceed.

Can you let us know your reasons for this request?

Is the primary concern related to the cost of the tablet?
Are there security concerns?
Do you need a ruggedized mobile device?
Are there limitations imposed by your IT department? (Note that we certainly appreciate the challenge of expanding system administration efforts, if limited to Android, to include iOS devices for general purpose office communications - but most organizations using drones as operational equipment will dedicate the flight planning hardware to serve this one purpose. Given the cost of a good quality drone, the pilot training and certification, and the many compliance issues, iPads used for Site Scan Flight are not also expected to support email, navigation, social media, etc.).

[Please add any other issues for consideration]

If you'd like to discuss your requirements further, please contact cbenkelman@esri.com

Re: Create an Android version of Site Scan

Ausgold — Mon, 05 Oct 2020 10:44:37 GMT

Hi Cody, Currently using DJI smart controller as is designed for commercial applications.

I am currently using Pix4Dcapture for mission planing and Drone2map for photogrammetry.

Looked at site scan and I was impressed with it and connectivity with Arcgis online. I would definitely move to this if developed.

Re: Create an Android version of Site Scan

MervynLotter — Mon, 05 Oct 2020 11:15:18 GMT

Hi Cody

We only use Android on our mobile phones and tablets. We don't have any iOS devices but perhaps this is something we will need to reconsider if Esri is unable to start development on an Android version.

There is no IT policy that would prohibit us from doing so, it is more a budgetary constraint at the moment.

Regards

Mervyn

Re: Create an Android version of Site Scan

AntonioGomide — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 13:11:32 GMT

We use several products from Esri. More than 200 ArcMap licenses, ArcGIS Enterprise, Collector, Survey123, WEbApp Builder.
And our IT has Android as a standard for mobile devices.

Re: Create an Android version of Site Scan

Charles_cwb — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 15:15:27 GMT

In the comapny, where I work, we have more than 200 Arcmap Licenses, and Our company uses Android system for mobile devices. So, is very important a connection between Esri with Android.

Re: Create an Android version of Site Scan - Status changed to: Under Consideration

NicoBonnafoux — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 21:25:23 GMT

Re: Create an Android version of Site Scan

ZivCohen-Sollal — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 01:05:57 GMT

Phantom 4 rtk remote controler has build in crystal sky tablet with Android.

It can't replaced the with an ipad, i cant see how we can use sitescan with that main mapping drone.

We have also matrice 210 v2 rtk, it only support dji pilot app - android version for configuration and firmware updates, in order to use site scan we always need to replace the cristal aky to ipad. And it's very annoying in the field where the condition is not always optimal.

Sitescan should support dji rtk popular mapping products.

Re: Create an Android version of Site Scan

NicoBonnafoux — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 02:03:18 GMT

Thanks for your comments @ZivCohen-Sollal.

Concerning the Phantom 4 RTK, you can replace your existing controller with DJI's Phantom 4 RTK "SDK Controller" to use the Site Scan Flight app.

The M210RTK is fully supported by the Flight app, but you are correct that you need to connect it to an iPad. Please do note that DJI has discontinued support for this drone, and other M200-series drones.

You're also welcome to use DJI's GS-Pro app to capture data, then manually create a Mission in the Site Scan Manager web-app to upload and process your images.

Re: Create an Android version of Site Scan

Clemens_Naderer — Tue, 24 May 2022 07:02:13 GMT

The Smart Controller by DJI can install Android Apps, so the App could be installed directly on the device. Many customers of DJI buy those Smart Controllers.

Re: Create an Android version of Site Scan

GregoryEnglishAAAE — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 05:44:04 GMT

iPads fail in hot temperatures and direct sunlight so not a good option for mission critical hardware. They really aren't intended for industrial or outdoor use. I would definitely would like to see Site Scan on DJIs android controllers like some of the other flight planning options.

Re: Create an Android version of Site Scan

ZivCohen-Sollal — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 07:18:40 GMT

Hi @NicoBonnafoux

Apple products are very popular in the US, most of the users in the US are using iPhones and iPads.

Dji is the most popular drone manufacture, they chose Android for the default option for their users,

its very simple, ESRI should decide if they want to support Dji products and Android users.

I wont buy another remote controller in order to use Sitescan, i will simple wont use it.

your answer about the "discontinued support for this drone, and other M200-series drones" is irrelevant. to this discussion.

Are there Android users among the Site Scan team?

Re: Create an Android version of Site Scan

JaredTaylor_KS — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 21:26:28 GMT

Our Enterprise DJI Smart Controllers run on Android. We already have the controllers as they offer a better form factor than the iPad attached to a mount with a dongle. Please release an android version to match what has become the industry standard controllers.

Re: Create an Android version of Site Scan

NicoBonnafoux — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 22:05:53 GMT

@sang_gu_USCH, please use Site Scan Flight Questions board to ask your questions. I'll be removing your comment as it is not related to this idea.

Re: Create an Android version of Site Scan

AngelaGray — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 20:52:16 GMT

GregoryEnglishAAAE makes an EXCELLENT point! I've had the iPad shut down on me on very hot days. They are rather unstable in high heat.

And as other's have explained, DJI is still the drone industry leader and their controllers run Android. It is cumbersome to have to attach the iPad to the controller.

And the reason we went with Site Scan over Pix4D Mapper or Cloud is because we can bring our GIS Portal web maps into the Site Scan flight planner to create the boundaries of our mission with our assets showing up on the screen. The imagery in the background may be too blurry to properly lay out and miss a tower, but when we can see our GIS assets and know where that tower is in our GIS data, we can avoid it. Being able to bring our GIS enterprise data into flight planner was a huge selling point for us. we can't bring our web maps into Pix4D Capture or any other 3rd party flight planning apps...that I know of.

And finally, yes, we could fly our missions in a 3rd party app, but Site Scan purports to be a complete package and offers fleet management. I was blown away when my batteries automagically showed up in the fleet management section!!!! That is freaking awesome that I didn't have to enter the serial number or anything about the batteries. And apparently I have a preference for battery #2!!! The fleet management capabilities when we fly our missions with flight planner helps us make sure to rotate through our batterie and tracks other maintenance metrics for us.

Re: Create an Android version of Site Scan

JamesBurton1 — Tue, 16 May 2023 21:17:41 GMT

Most modern drones are using Android Smart Controllers. Autel is the main alternative to DJI (which is not a viable option for my local gov) and it would be great to have Site Scan for Android. Autel has an SDK available... that would make Site Scan an end-to-end solution allowing for fleet management.

Re: Create an Android version of Site Scan - Status changed to: In Product Plan

NicoBonnafoux — Thu, 25 May 2023 22:30:03 GMT

Re: Create an Android version of Site Scan

BrunoGomesdeSouza — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 20:39:03 GMT

Hi @NicoBonnafoux,

Do you have any idea when it will be released, or any shedule?

Thanks

Re: Create an Android version of Site Scan

NicoBonnafoux — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 01:51:36 GMT

Hi @BrunoGomesdeSouza,

We've just recently built up the team and started working on Android version of the Flight app, it's too early to know when a first release may be available.

Happy to keep you mind when we're ready for some user testing if that's something you're interested in, let us know!

Re: Create an Android version of Site Scan

BrunoGomesdeSouza — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 10:55:35 GMT

Hello @NicoBonnafoux,

Thanks by the quick response.
Yes, I will aprecciate so much do some user tests in android Site Scan beta. Let me know when it's ready to test.