DJI Terra vs Trimble Stratus

DJI Terra7.7Visit Trimble Stratus7.4Visit

Higher score DJI Terra #3 in Drone Analytics Software 7.7/10 30-day trial ✓ 1 of 7 features Visit DJI Terra

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Trimble Stratus #4 in Drone Analytics Software 7.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 7 features Contact Trimble

• DJI Terra fits best

  DJI users processing imagery, LiDAR, and multispectral data

• Trimble Stratus fits best

  Construction teams tracking sites and stockpiles

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Side by side

Feature	DJI Terra 7.7/10 Visit ↗	Trimble Stratus 7.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.7	7.4
Ranking	#3 in Drone Analytics Software	#4 in Drone Analytics Software
Best for	DJI users processing imagery, LiDAR, and multispectral data	Construction teams tracking sites and stockpiles
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	—	Not published
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop, Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Windows	Web
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features DJI Terra 1/7 · Trimble Stratus 2/7
Volume measurement	Not published	✓ (best)
Orthomosaic mapping	Not published	Not published
Inspection annotations	Not published	Not published
Thermal imagery	Not published	Not published
3D modeling	Not published	✓ (best)
API access	✓ (best)	Not published
Mobile app	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	Reconstructs orthophotos, DSMs, point clouds, and 3D models Processes DJI LiDAR and multispectral data, including vegetation indices Supports ground control points, coordinate systems, and cluster reconstruction	Processes drone imagery into site and topographic maps Measures stockpile volumes from drone data Tracks site changes and supports sharing maps and models
Cons	The 30-day trial does not provide a perpetual free plan Windows desktop software may not suit teams seeking a browser-based workflow Standard and Flagship versions require dealer or inquiry-based purchasing	Focused on construction and civil-project workflows Available as a web-based cloud deployment Pricing is handled through sales
Our verdict	DJI Terra turns aerial imagery and sensor data into 2D maps and 3D models for surveying, mapping, agriculture, and inspection workflows. Its scope includes visible-light photogrammetry, LiDAR point-cloud processing, multispectral… Read the review →	Trimble Stratus is a cloud-based, web platform for construction teams and civil contractors working with drone data. It processes aerial imagery into site maps and models that teams can share, review, and use to track project changes or… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• DJI Terra — where it wins

  • Reconstructs orthophotos, DSMs, point clouds, and 3D models
  • Processes DJI LiDAR and multispectral data, including vegetation indices
  • Supports ground control points, coordinate systems, and cluster reconstruction

  Where it doesn't

  • The 30-day trial does not provide a perpetual free plan
  • Windows desktop software may not suit teams seeking a browser-based workflow
  • Standard and Flagship versions require dealer or inquiry-based purchasing

• Trimble Stratus — where it wins

  • Processes drone imagery into site and topographic maps
  • Measures stockpile volumes from drone data
  • Tracks site changes and supports sharing maps and models

  Where it doesn't

  • Focused on construction and civil-project workflows
  • Available as a web-based cloud deployment
  • Pricing is handled through sales

• DJI Terra7.7/10 · 30-day trial

  A reconstruction toolkit for DJI workflows spanning imagery, LiDAR, and multispectral data.

  Visit DJI TerraFull verdict →
• Trimble Stratus7.4/10 · Pricing on request

  Turns drone imagery into construction-site maps, stockpile measurements, and change tracking.

  Contact TrimbleFull verdict →