SPH Engineering Launches UgCS Open: Free Professional Drone Flight Planning

It provides the same 3D flight planning, terrain-aware automation, and mission control capabilities as the paid version, with just a few limitations. The new product is making advanced drone flight planning more accessible.

Bringing Professional Tools to More Pilots
For over a decade, UgCS has been the choice of drone professionals handling LiDAR surveying, mapping, photogrammetry, and many other tasks. With UgCS Open, more drone pilots can use all UgCS features without additional charges and time limits. “We’ve spent years pushing the boundaries of drone mapping and surveying,” says Kristaps Brass, UgCS Product Owner. “But we also recognize that getting started with a professional drone must be made easier and more accessible. UgCS Open removes the biggest barriers to professional drone planning and gives everyone access to precise and reliable tools without a time-limited trial or any upfront costs.”

A Free Entry Point to Drone Mapping
UgCS Open offers the same 3D flight planning, terrain-aware automation, and mission control as the paid version of UgCS Expert. The difference is that UgCS has just a few limitations — two routes per day with a maximum distance of 250 meters per route without connection to DJI Cloud.

UgCS remains dedicated to professionals planning complex missions; however, UgCS Open makes starting easier, especially regarding LiDAR flights, UAV photogrammetry, automated inspections, and terrain-aware flight planning.