Orthomosaics are high-resolution aerial images that have been geometrically corrected so they can be used as accurate, map-like representations of the earth’s surface. In SKAND, orthomosaic files can be uploaded and overlaid with other spatial data, helping you gain deeper insights from drone surveys, site progress captures or inspection workflows. With proper georeferencing, these images align correctly with your project’s coordinate system and provide a strong visual base for analysis and reporting.
This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about working with orthomosaics in SKAND.
Follow the steps below to create an orthomosaic layer.
To create an Orthomosaic layer, click New Layer on the Project Dashboard.
Input a layer name and set the capture date for your data.
Select Ortho as the layer type. Note: Supported file types are GeoTIFFs in .tif and .tiff format.
Once all details are confirmed, click Next.
Click the "+" button to select files for your Orthomosaic layer.
Select the orthomosaic file from Files & Folders.
Note: Ensure your orthomosaic file is georeferenced so it can be accurately visualised in SKAND.
Click Select once done.
Review the file(s) before proceeding. If you need to make changes, you can click Previous Step at any time. Once everything is confirmed, click Done to complete the layer creation.
You’ll be redirected back to the Project Dashboard. Once the layer is published, click View on Explore to visualise it.
You can now view the Orthomosaic layer.
Sample Orthomosaic File
You may download the sample GeoTIFF file here.