UgCS
UAV software
Agriculture software
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What is UgCS
UgCS is mission planning and flight control software for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), used to design and execute automated flights for mapping, inspection, and surveying workflows. It targets drone operators and geospatial teams that need repeatable flight plans, terrain-aware routes, and integration with supported autopilots and payloads. The product focuses on planning complexity (corridor, area, and vertical scan missions) and operational tooling such as telemetry monitoring and mission management rather than photogrammetry processing.
Advanced mission planning tools
UgCS provides multiple mission types such as area mapping, corridor mapping, and vertical structure scans, which supports common surveying and inspection patterns. It includes terrain-aware planning options to help maintain consistent altitude above ground when elevation data is available. These capabilities are useful when operators need repeatable, parameter-driven flight plans rather than manual piloting.
Broad autopilot ecosystem support
UgCS is designed to work with multiple UAV platforms and autopilot stacks, which can reduce lock-in for organizations operating mixed fleets. This can simplify standardizing planning workflows across different aircraft types. It is particularly relevant for teams that need a single planning interface across several hardware vendors.
Operational monitoring and control
UgCS includes tools for live telemetry viewing and in-mission control, supporting operational oversight during automated flights. It also supports mission management features that help organize and reuse flight plans across projects. This emphasis complements downstream mapping/analytics tools that focus on processing rather than flight execution.
Limited analytics and agronomy
UgCS primarily addresses flight planning and execution, not crop analytics, vegetation indices, or agronomic decision support. Users typically need separate software for orthomosaic generation, 3D reconstruction, and agricultural analysis. For agriculture teams, this can increase the number of tools required to complete an end-to-end workflow.
Hardware compatibility constraints
Although it supports multiple platforms, compatibility can still depend on specific UAV models, firmware versions, and payload integrations. Organizations may need validation testing for each aircraft/payload combination before standardizing operations. This can add effort compared with tightly integrated, single-vendor drone ecosystems.
Learning curve for complex missions
The breadth of mission types and configuration options can require training to use effectively, especially for terrain-aware and structure-scanning workflows. Teams without dedicated UAV specialists may find initial setup and parameter tuning time-consuming. Operational procedures and checklists are often needed to ensure consistent results across pilots.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| UgCS Open (Free) | Free | Permanently free limited version: route distance limit 250 m, max 2 missions per day, limited uploads/exports; local install (Windows/macOS/Linux). |
| UgCS PRO | $105 per month (monthly); $780 per year (annual); Perpetual license: $890 (shop en-en) | Core flight-planning: photogrammetry, corridor mapping, vertical (facade) scans, terrain following, offline maps, telemetry recording, DEM import. Perpetual includes first year of support; later years require Support & Update pack. |
| UgCS EXPERT | $185 per month (monthly); $1,260 per year (annual); Perpetual license: $1,855 | All PRO features plus LiDAR survey toolset (LiDAR area/corridor tools), automated IMU calibration patterns, Smart AGL, trajectory smoothing — for LiDAR/advanced survey workflows. |
| UgCS ENTERPRISE | $275 per month (monthly); $1,980 per year (annual); Perpetual license: $2,735 | PRO + EXPERT capabilities plus multi-node deployment, live geotagged video streaming, multi-user/team features, centralized deployment/UGCS server. |
Notes: All prices shown are from SPH Engineering's official shop pages and may vary by regional store view, promotions, or discounts (shop shows occasional Black Friday discounts). All prices listed are USD and shown without VAT/tax (VAT calculated at checkout).
Seller details
SPH Engineering
Riga, Latvia
2013
Private
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