Google My Maps¶
Visualise drone zones directly in your browser with Google My Maps — no installation, works on mobile, and easy to share with others.
What you need
- A Google account (free)
- A browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
- KMZ files with drone zones (download below)
Just show me how
Download files¶
| File | Content | Download |
|---|---|---|
| KMZ Point | All signatures (points) | Download |
| KMZ Polygon — Red | Flight safety critical areas | Download |
| KMZ Polygon — Orange | Awareness areas | Download |
| KMZ Polygon — Blue | Security critical areas | Download |
| KMZ Polygon — Green | Nature areas | Download |
Limitation
Google My Maps has a limit of approximately 2,000 features per layer. For complete data, use Google Earth or QGIS.
Comparison with other tools¶
| Feature | Google My Maps | Google Earth Pro | QGIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| No installation | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Mobile-friendly | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| All features shown | ⚠️ Max ~2,000 | ✅ | ✅ |
| Distance measurement | ✅ Simple | ✅ | ✅ Precise |
| Advanced analysis | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| 3D view | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
Troubleshooting¶
Import fails or takes a long time
The file may be too large. Try importing one file at a time, or use Google Earth for large datasets.
Not all zones are displayed
Google My Maps has a limit of ~2,000 features per layer. For all data, use Google Earth Pro or QGIS.
Can I edit the zones?
You cannot edit drone zone data, but you can add your own markers and lines on top using the drawing tools.