QGIS¶
Work professionally with drone zone data in QGIS — the world's most popular free GIS software. Measure distances, analyse zones, combine with your own data and export print layouts.
What you need
- QGIS (free) — Download here
- GeoPackage file with drone zones (download below)
Just show me how
Download files¶
| File | Content | Download |
|---|---|---|
| GeoPackage | All drone zones (red-orange-blue) | Download |
| GeoPackage — Green | Nature areas | Download |
GeoPackage is a modern, open format that stores all layers in a single .gpkg file. Download both files for the complete dataset.
Advanced features¶
Filter by colour code
Right-click the layer → Filter → type e.g.:
"farvekode" = 'RØD'
Buffer analysis: Find areas within X metres
Processing → Toolbox → search "Buffer" → select the drone zone layer → specify distance (e.g. 150 m) → run.
Create a print layout for the field
Project → New Print Layout → add map, legend, north arrow and scale bar → Layout → Export as PDF.
Troubleshooting¶
GeoPackage won't open
Check that the file has been downloaded correctly. QGIS 3.x or later is required for GeoPackage.
Layers are not displayed on the map
Right-click the layer → Zoom to Layer. Check that the checkbox is ticked in the Layers panel.
Distance measurements seem wrong
Change the project coordinate system to EPSG:25832 (UTM zone 32N). See step 5 in Step-by-step.