Scanifly
Drone analytics software
Solar design software
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What is Scanifly
Scanifly is a solar design and site modeling platform that uses drone-based data capture and photogrammetry to create accurate roof and site models for PV system design. It supports solar contractors and EPC teams with workflows for site survey, shade analysis, layout, and plan-set outputs. The product emphasizes tying field-captured imagery and measurements to design artifacts to reduce rework between site survey and engineering.
Drone-to-design workflow
Scanifly connects drone capture and photogrammetry outputs directly to solar design tasks such as roof modeling and layout. This reduces manual transcription of measurements from site surveys into design tools. Teams can standardize how field data becomes design-ready geometry, which is a common gap in drone analytics-only platforms.
Solar-specific deliverables
The platform focuses on PV use cases rather than general-purpose mapping. It supports outputs used in solar sales-to-engineering handoffs, including roof planes, obstructions, and design documentation. This specialization can shorten time-to-design compared with tools that require more GIS/CAD configuration for solar workflows.
Field verification support
Scanifly is built around capturing and validating site conditions with drone imagery and measurements. That can help identify roof obstacles, access constraints, and other constructability issues earlier in the process. Earlier validation can reduce change orders and redesign cycles when compared with workflows that rely on remote imagery alone.
Narrower than general GIS
Scanifly is optimized for solar design and site modeling rather than broad GIS and enterprise geospatial management. Organizations needing advanced GIS analysis, complex map services, or deep spatial data administration may require additional systems. This can increase integration and data-governance work for larger enterprises.
Drone operations dependency
To realize the full value, teams need consistent drone capture processes, trained pilots, and appropriate hardware. Weather, airspace restrictions, and site access can limit data collection and introduce scheduling variability. Companies without an established drone program may face adoption and compliance overhead.
CAD depth may be limited
While it produces design-ready models and plan outputs, it is not a full general-purpose CAD environment. Advanced drafting standards, highly customized templates, or complex multi-discipline CAD coordination may require exporting to other CAD tools. This can add steps for firms with strict CAD governance or non-standard design requirements.
Plan & Pricing
Pricing model: Credit-based (pay-as-you-go) + subscription options (contact sales) Free tier/trial: See fields below How to purchase: Purchase a la carte credits from the Billing page in-app; best pricing offered via subscription (contact hello@scanifly.com).
Design Services — Credit pricing (listed on Scanifly Help site): Design Service Offering | Residential Credit Pricing | Commercial Credit Pricing Site Modeling | 15 | 100 Site Modeling Expedited | 20 | 130 Max Fill | 18 | 120 Max Fill Expedited | 23 | 160 Wireframe | 15 | 100 True-Up | 25 | N/A Site Plan | 40 | N/A Plan Set | 70 | Custom
Notes:
- Commercial Plan Sets: costs vary in size/scope; contact design@scanifly.com for a quote.
- Monetary cost-per-credit or public subscription dollar prices are not published on the public site; costs appear in-app when purchasing credits or are provided via sales/subscription quotes.
Seller details
Scanifly, Inc.
Denver, CO, USA (reported)
Private
https://scanifly.com/
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