In 2025, aerial drone virtual tours have become a game-changer in real estate, tourism, and construction. They provide potential buyers, investors, or stakeholders with a breathtaking bird’s-eye view of properties, developments, and landscapes — all without stepping foot on-site.
While Matterport is often the go-to name for virtual tours, it’s not always the best fit for drone-based projects. High costs, closed ecosystems, and limited flexibility can make it challenging for creators who want complete control over their work.
That’s where CloudPano comes in — a flexible, affordable, and powerful Matterport alternative built for aerial drone photography and 360° virtual tours.
Drones capture ultra-high-resolution imagery that’s perfect for large spaces, sprawling estates, and outdoor commercial sites. But if your platform compresses your work, limits integrations, or charges per tour, you’re not getting the full benefit of your footage.
With CloudPano, drone pilots enjoy:
For many pros, these features make CloudPano the best Matterport alternative for drone-based virtual tours.
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Drone pilots invest in premium gear for crisp imagery. CloudPano preserves your 4K and above uploads without heavy compression.
Create clickable points that guide viewers through the tour, from an aerial overview into interior spaces.
With one click, publish your aerial 360° captures to Google Street View, boosting SEO and visibility.
Want to keep your name in front of clients? CloudPano lets you remove all third-party branding and use your own logo, colors, and domain.
Whether you create one drone tour a month or hundreds, CloudPano offers scalable plans without forcing you into an expensive monthly lock-in.
A Florida real estate photographer recently switched from Matterport to CloudPano for drone-based beachfront property tours. The result?
If you’re a drone pilot, photographer, or agency looking for the top Matterport alternative for aerial virtual tours, CloudPano offers more control, better pricing, and superior image handling than its competitors.
🔥 Ready to launch your first aerial drone virtual tour?
Compact, ready to go anywhere
Interchangeable lens that’s upgradeable
Dual 1-inch sensors for improved clarity and low light performance
Dynamic range and 6K 360° capture
360° photo resolution at 21MP
8K 360° video recording for ultra-detailed visuals.
4K single-lens mode for traditional wide-angle shots.
Invisible selfie stick effect for drone-like perspectives.
2.5-inch touchscreen with Gorilla Glass protection.
Waterproof up to 33ft for underwater shooting.
360° photo resolution in 23MP
Slim design at 24 mm thick
Built-in image stabilization for smooth video capture.
Internal 19GB storage for photo and video storage.
Wireless connectivity for remote control and sharing.
60MP 360° still images for high-resolution photography.
5.7K 360° video recording at 30fps.
2.25-inch touchscreen for intuitive control.
USB Type-C port for fast charging and data transfer.
MicroSD card slot for expandable storage.
Try it free. No credit card required. Instant set-up.