BYO Data Hosting
Bring your own processed DJI Terra, Agisoft Metashape, point cloud, 3D Tiles, Gaussian Splat, and orthomosaic datasets into SmartData, starting with a one-dataset annual hosting pass.
Host Processed Drone Data in SmartData
BYO Data Hosting lets customers and partners upload processed datasets into SmartData without requiring National Drones to run the full capture and processing workflow every time. SmartData hosts the dataset, associates it with your company account, manages team permissions, and makes the asset available in the existing viewer.
Supported BYO Package Types
SmartData BYO hosting is designed for processed, viewer-ready packages rather than raw capture files.
Orthomosaic Packages
Host processed 2D map outputs for web-based review, measurement, annotation, and team sharing.
Cesium 3D Tiles
Bring processed 3D Tiles datasets into SmartData for browser-based 3D visualisation.
Point Clouds
Upload packaged point cloud datasets for asset review, inspection context, and future analytics workflows.
Gaussian Splat Packages
Host emerging 3D visualisation packages where the dataset has been prepared for SmartData viewing.
How BYO Upload Works
The flow starts with a paid SmartData account and carries that plan context through upload and viewer access.
Choose a BYO hosting plan
Use Dataset Pass for one hosted dataset, Starter or Pro for larger self-service libraries, or speak with us about Enterprise.
Prepare your processed data
Export or package supported outputs from DJI Terra, Agisoft Metashape, or your processing workflow.
Upload into SmartData
SmartData associates the hosted dataset with your company account and selected team permissions.
Visualise and share
Your team can open the dataset in the SmartData viewer, manage access, and use the hosted asset over time.
BYO Hosting Plans
Dataset Pass, Starter, and Pro are built for self-service signup. Enterprise is for premium platform arrangements with custom storage, teams, and support.
BYO Dataset Pass
AUD 149/year
For a single processed dataset when you want to upload once, visualise it, and share it with a small review group.
- 50 GB included storage
- 1 hosted dataset
- 2 users
BYO Starter
AUD 249/year
For small teams or repeat customers with a few hosted datasets that should stay accessible over time.
- 150 GB included storage
- 3 hosted datasets
- 5 users
BYO Pro
AUD 249/month
For active teams managing recurring uploads, larger hosted datasets, and wider viewer access.
- 500 GB included storage
- 15 hosted datasets
- 10 users
BYO Enterprise
Custom platform plan
For utilities, infrastructure owners, mining groups, and government asset teams with premium platform needs.
- Custom storage commitments
- Custom team and user allowances
- Optional analytics and support packages
Prepared for Terra and Metashape Workflows
If your team already processes drone data in DJI Terra, Agisoft Metashape, or a specialist photogrammetry pipeline, BYO hosting gives you a way to make those outputs accessible to asset managers, engineers, contractors, and reviewers through SmartData.
The key is to upload the packaged hosted-view output, not the raw capture project. SmartData keeps each hosted view as a separate ZIP so upload validation, publishing, storage allowance, and viewer access stay tied to the paid company account.
Before you upload
- Export a processed, viewer-ready package from DJI Terra, Agisoft Metashape, or an equivalent workflow.
- Create one ZIP per hosted view instead of mixing orthomosaic, point cloud, and 3D model outputs in one archive.
- Use the SmartData root folder for the selected view: cesiumtiles-view/, ortho-view/, pointcloud-view/, or gaussiansplat-view/.
- Keep required metadata in the package, such as model.json and tileset.json for 3D Tiles, or model.json plus .pnts payloads for tiled point clouds.
- Use SmartData processing or a conversion service for raw image sets, GeoTIFF-only orthomosaics, LAS/LAZ-only point clouds, loose OBJ/FBX models, or arbitrary folder structures.
- Check storage and dataset allowances against your selected BYO plan before starting a large browser upload.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I upload DJI Terra or Agisoft Metashape outputs?
- Yes, provided the data has been processed and packaged into a SmartData-supported hosted-view ZIP. Common pathways include tiled orthomosaic packages, Cesium 3D Tiles, tiled point cloud packages, and prepared 3D visualisation packages.
- Do invited users each need to pay individually?
- No. BYO hosting is tied to the company or team billing account. Invited users can access the datasets they are entitled to under that paid company account.
- What is the difference between Dataset Pass and Starter?
- Dataset Pass is for one hosted dataset and a small review group. Starter is the better fit when you expect to keep up to three datasets online, invite a few more users, or come back with additional uploads.
- Can I upload raw drone photos, LAS files, or GeoTIFFs directly?
- BYO hosting is intended for processed viewer-ready packages. Raw capture files, LAS/LAZ-only point clouds, GeoTIFF-only orthomosaics, loose model files, or unprepared geospatial files need SmartData processing, conversion, or packaging before they can be hosted and visualised.
- What if we have a large enterprise asset base?
- Larger utilities, infrastructure owners, mining groups, and government teams can use SmartData as a premium hosted platform for managing datasets across teams, contractors, assets, and analytics workflows.
Ready to Host Your Own Data?
Start with a one-dataset pass, move up to Starter or Pro as your hosted library grows, or talk with us about Enterprise for large asset owners.
Ready to See What Drones Can Do?
Tell us about your project and we'll send you a tailored proposal — most quotes are turned around within 24 hours.