Drone Image Metadata Viewer
Upload drone images to view EXIF metadata, GPS coordinates, RTK data, and quality assessment. Supports DJI, senseFly, Parrot, and other drone cameras.
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Upload drone images to view their EXIF metadata, GPS coordinates, camera settings, and quality assessment.
How to Use This Tool
Upload Images
Drag and drop your drone images (JPEG, TIFF) or click to browse. You can upload multiple images at once.
View Metadata
Click on any image to view its complete EXIF data including GPS coordinates, RTK positioning data, camera settings, and more.
Check Quality
Review the quality assessment including blur risk, exposure warnings, and suitability for photogrammetry processing.
Understanding Drone Image Metadata
GPS & RTK Data
GPS data includes latitude, longitude, and altitude captured at the moment the photo was taken. RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) and PPK (Post-Processed Kinematic) systems provide centimeter-level accuracy compared to standard GPS which has 2-5 meter accuracy.
The RTK fix type indicates positioning quality: "Fixed" means cm-level accuracy, "Float" means decimeter accuracy, and "Single" means standard GPS accuracy.
Camera Settings
Camera settings like shutter speed, ISO, and aperture affect image quality for photogrammetry. Fast shutter speeds (1/500 or faster) minimize motion blur. Lower ISO values (100-400) reduce image noise.
Focal length and sensor size determine the Ground Sampling Distance (GSD) - the real-world size each pixel represents. Lower GSD means higher detail.
Supported Drones & Cameras
Frequently Asked Questions About EXIF & Image Metadata
Upload your drone images to our EXIF Viewer. The tool automatically extracts GPS latitude, longitude, and altitude from the image metadata. Works with DJI, Autel, senseFly, and most drone cameras that embed GPS data in EXIF. Results can be exported as CSV.
RTK-enabled images contain additional XMP metadata including RTK fix status (fixed/float/single), horizontal and vertical accuracy values, and sometimes base station coordinates. Our viewer detects and displays RTK/PPK data from DJI Phantom 4 RTK, Mavic 3 Enterprise RTK, and other RTK drones.
Key settings to verify: Shutter speed (should be fast enough to avoid blur, typically 1/500 or faster), ISO (lower is better for noise), Aperture (f/2.8-f/5.6 typical), White balance (consistent across images), and Focus mode (should be infinity/fixed for mapping).
Missing GPS usually means: 1) GPS wasn't acquired before capture (cold start), 2) GPS was disabled in camera settings, 3) Images were edited with software that strips metadata, 4) Indoor/obstructed photos. RTK drones typically always have GPS if properly initialized.
Our viewer calculates GSD if the image contains altitude data and camera specifications. It uses the embedded sensor dimensions, focal length, and relative altitude to compute the actual GSD achieved during capture - useful for QA/QC verification.