Video Export
Export your drone flyover as a ready-to-share video file — no plugins, no server upload, straight from the browser.
Video rendering uses offline rendering and may take several minutes per minute of footage, depending on resolution and quality settings.
Video Export requires a drone flight path to be set up first. If the Export Flyover Video button is missing or disabled, open the Drone Flyover panel and add at least two waypoints (or run the auto-orbit) before recording.
Choose resolution
Select from the available resolution presets:
- 720p (1280×720) — fastest render, suitable for web sharing and previews
- 1080p (1920×1080) — standard HD quality for most client deliverables
- 4K (3840×2160) — highest quality for large-screen presentations and archival
Set frame rate
Choose the frame rate:
- 24 fps — cinematic look, smoother motion at slower playback speeds
- 30 fps — standard for most web video and client presentations
- 60 fps — very smooth motion, best for interactive walkthroughs
Choose codec
Select the output codec:
- H.264 (MP4) — widely compatible with all devices and platforms, good compression
- H.265 (MP4) — better compression than H.264 at the same quality, but requires more recent devices
- ProRes (MOV) — high-quality lossless-like codec for professional post-production workflows
Set duration and time range
For Shadow Study and Slideshow exports, set the Start and End time or slide range. For Drone Flyover, duration is determined by path length and speed.
Start rendering
Click Render. The rendering progress panel shows a per-frame preview and a progress bar. You can cancel rendering at any time. When complete, the video file is offered for download.
Save the finished file
When the flight reaches the end, a Download ready confirmation appears briefly in the panel and the video file downloads automatically via your browser. The filename is garden-flyover.webm in Chrome, Edge, and Firefox, or garden-flyover.mp4 in Safari. Both formats are widely supported in video players, presentation tools, and video editors.
For the sharpest result, make the browser window as large as possible before recording — the video resolution matches the canvas size on screen. Full-screening the browser (F11 on Windows/Linux, Control+Command+F on Mac) gives the maximum resolution without any UI chrome.
Do not switch tabs, resize the browser window, or open other panels while recording is in progress. Any change to the canvas size or visibility will corrupt the captured frames.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Export Flyover Video button is not visible. Where is it?
The button lives inside the Drone Flyover panel in Presentation mode. You must have at least two waypoints placed (or the auto-orbit generated) before the button appears. Open the Drone Flyover panel, set up your flight path, and the Export Flyover Video button will be shown at the bottom of the panel.
Recording failed with an error message. What should I check?
Two things can cause this. First, check that your browser supports in-browser canvas recording — current versions of Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari all do; older browsers may not. Second, make sure a flight path exists with at least two waypoints. If recording fails in a supported browser with a valid path, try refreshing the page and recording again.
Can I choose the resolution, frame rate, or file format?
Not directly. The recording captures whatever the canvas renders at 30 fps and 8 Mbps. To control resolution, resize the browser window before recording — a larger window produces a higher-resolution video. The file format is chosen automatically by the browser: WebM in Chrome, Edge, and Firefox; MP4 in Safari.
My video is WebM but my client needs MP4. Can I convert it?
Yes. Any modern video editor (such as Resolve, iMovie, or VLC) can open WebM and export it as MP4. Free online converters also work well for simple format changes. Alternatively, record on a Mac in Safari, which outputs MP4 natively.
How do I make the video look more polished before sharing with a client?
Set up the scene fully before recording: choose Photo style, pick a flattering time of day with soft shadows, set a seasonal look, and reduce Playback Speed in the Drone Flyover panel for a slower, more cinematic pace. You can also use the High-Quality Capture feature to produce individual still frames, then combine them in a video editor for finer control over the final output.