The Foundationfor Spatial AI

Earth’s imagery needs an update

LayerDrone is Earth's most detailed imaging network and the new standard for drone data collection. From disaster relief to city planning, today’s applications abound. But tomorrow's technologies—like spatial AI and autonomous vehicles—demand higher-resolution data than traditional methods provide.

LayerDrone’s mission is to create the foundational spatial layer that powers the next generation of AI with imagery that is:

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more detailed than satellite imagery

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faster to deliver than fixed-wing aircraft

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more affordable than traditional alternatives

The LayerDrone community of drone pilots is creating an open, standardized, and continuously updated visual record of our planet in ultra-high resolution—forming the foundation for current and next-gen applications like spatially-aware AI.

Revolutionary Detail

Up to 1cm resolution imagery—far exceeding what satellites can provide—enables applications from AI training to urban planning that were previously impossible at scale.

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Decentralized Network

A network of drone pilots capture standardized, high-quality data while earning rewards for their contributions to the ecosystem. They also help shape development and governance of the network.

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Sustainably Scalable

With a $190B market projected by 2030, drone mapping produces 97% less carbon emissions compared to satellite and aircraft alternatives, making LayerDrone the ESG-friendly choice.

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The LayerDrone Vision

The LayerDrone network standardizes the data that will power the next generation of smart cities, logistics, and AI systems—to name a few examples. By providing standardized, high-resolution visual data indexed by precise geolocation, LayerDrone enables:

  • A global spatial AI model that can 'understand' the physical world

  • AI systems that can reason spatially and navigate real environments

  • Applications that bridge digital intelligence with physical reality

By building an open network protocol rather than a closed platform, LayerDrone is creating the conditions for massive innovation in spatial AI—similar to how open internet protocols enabled the explosion of web applications.

Fly with Spexi:
LayerDrone’s first core contributor


Spexi Geospatial Inc is LayerDrone's founding core contributor. Spexi’s apps interface with LayerDrone's network to enable drone pilots to contribute data, and customers to consume data—all while following LayerDrone standards.

Spexigeo

Our first product, a software-as-a-service platform, was built to make it easy for organizations and their pilots to plan drone flights and to automatically capture, process, and share imagery, anywhere. We offer custom solutions to businesses and state agencies looking to make better decisions with the use of aerial data, drones, and blockchain technology.
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How The 
Network Works

A universal spatial index for Earth imagery is standardized via 25-acre hexagons called “Spexigons”. Drone pilots with sub-250g drones can autonomously capture consistent, high-quality imagery of each Spexigon using an approved mobile app. They receive rewards for their contributions to the network.

  1. Pilots complete standardized imaging missions using autonomous flight control


  2. Verification ensures data quality and immutability through blockchain technology


  3. Access is provided through standardized APIs and integration with existing platforms


  4. Governance certain decisions are made collectively by network participants

Join The Community

Token Ecosystem

A utility crypto token will power the LayerDrone Network.

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Pilot
Incentives

Earn tokens for completing missions and contributing imagery to the network

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Network
Utility

Stake tokens to access priority missions and network features

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Governance
Rights

Tokens may enable participation in shaping the future of the network

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Sustainable Economics

Network data can only be accessed with tokens as payment

Real-World Applications

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Spatial AI

Ultra-high resolution Earth imagery from the LayerDrone Network powers both Spatial AI and immersive digital experiences by providing accurate, up-to-date views of the real world. This imagery enhances geospatial AI models for detecting land use, infrastructure risks, and environmental changes, while also enabling the creation of precise digital twins for AR/VR and real-world gaming for use in techniques like Gaussian Splatting. As demand grows across both sectors, LayerDrone’s consistent, high-quality data is essential for scaling real-world understanding and interactive applications.

Government

Government agencies at all levels use high-resolution imagery for urban planning, infrastructure monitoring, environmental assessment, and emergency response. Frequent, up-to-date data supports tasks like tracking construction, analyzing disaster impacts, and managing seasonal changes. LayerDrone’s cost-effective imagery opens the door to even more applications, from self-driving cars to dynamic curbside management.

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Logistics & Last Mile Delivery

Logistics companies use geospatial data to optimize routes, especially for last-mile delivery where accuracy is critical. High-resolution, up-to-date imagery helps avoid delays by reflecting real-time infrastructure changes in complex urban areas. LayerDrone’s frequent, detailed imagery enables more efficient routing, lowering costs and improving reliability.

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Insurance

Insurance providers use high-resolution imagery to assess risk, verify claims, and monitor properties—especially in disaster-prone areas. As the industry increasingly adopts aerial imagery, more frequent and affordable data will expand its impact. LayerDrone’s imagery will help insurers make faster, more accurate decisions.

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Real Estate Development

Real estate and commercial developers use high-resolution imagery for site selection, planning, and construction monitoring. Frequent updates support environmental assessment and progress tracking, while completed projects benefit from imagery for sales and marketing. LayerDrone’s standardized data streamlines decision-making across every stage.

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Global
Success

The LayerDrone Network is already demonstrating its value around the world.

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2.3M+ acres of high-resolution imagery captured

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170+ cities fully imaged across North America and Europe

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Thousands of drone pilots already in the community.

How To Start

Drone Pilots

Drone pilots earn rewards by contributing to the LayerDrone network. They fly standardized, autonomous missions that require minimal effort.

Data Users & Developers

Consume network imagery in a variety of methods like through Spexi and its value added products, or directly from the LayerDrone foundation and build your own data products.

For Community
Members

Participate in network governance and help shape the future of decentralized Earth imagery by contributing to the LayerDrone ecosystem.

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Roadmap

Onwards and upwards!
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Network

Expansion
Ongoing
Protocol
Enhancement
Ongoing
Governance
Implementation
Ongoing
Integration
Partnerships
Continuous growth of coverage across key urban areas
Ongoing development of verification and quality assurance mechanisms
Progressive decentralization of network decision-making
Expanding access through industry-standard APIs and platforms
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Network

Expansion
Continuous growth of coverage across key urban areas
Ongoing
Protocol
Enhancement
Ongoing development of verification and quality assurance mechanisms
Ongoing
Governance
Implementation
Progressive decentralization of network decision-making
Ongoing
Integration
Partnerships
Expanding access through industry-standard APIs and platforms