This articles provides a step by step to uploading any images, files, 360s, orthomosaics and other hosted media. For a full list of supported media, refer to “supported media article”
Create a map
To get started, log into the Birdi platform and select + Create a map, or select your existing map from the navigation menu on the main dashboard.
Create a map name
Select a map location (e.g. a street address or location]
Add a map brief (Optional step - description of your map)
Once your map is created, access it from the dashboard. Navigate to the Layers Panel to begin organizing and uploading media.
Uploading Media
Add a New Layer: In the Layers Panel, hover over the + Add Layer button and select Upload Media.
Upload Your Files
A pop-up window will appear, allowing you to either browse your files or drag and drop them directly into the interface.
Check Upload Progress
Once the upload is complete, a green tick icon will appear next to your file.
You can safely navigate away from the upload dialogue box during this process; the upload will continue in the background.
Rendering Media on the Map
Media types will render differently on the map:
Icons: For files like Photos and 360° images, an icon will appear.
Rendered Layers: Files like GeoTIFFs or orthomosaics will display as fully rendered map layers.
Creating Folders
When you start an upload it will automatically create a folder with a default name: Media + upload date.
After this you can organize your media
Use folders to categorize your media based on file types or processing outputs.
Examples:
Create a folder (by clicking the folder icon) for images used in orthomosaic processing (that is, the images you wish to use to create your map).
Create separate folders for annotations, shapefiles, or other media such as 360° images and videos.
If you are adding media from multiple dates, you could use these as headings also. Some examples of Folders and subfolders are shown below, along with the Add Folder pop up.
Uploading from Mobile
You can upload media directly from your iPhone or Samsung (Android) device into a Birdi map using your mobile browser. Here's how:
iPhone (Safari or Chrome)
Open Birdi in your browser
Launch Safari or Chrome on your iPhone and go to Birdi’s platform.Log in and open your map
Use your login credentials, then either create a new map or select an existing map from the dashboard.Navigate to the Layers Panel
Once inside the map, open the Layers Panel and tap the + Add Layer button.Select "Upload Media"
Choose “Upload Media” from the list.Choose your files
Tap Browse or Photo Library. From here, you can:Select recent photos or videos
Browse your Files app (e.g. for orthomosaics or 360° images stored in iCloud or other apps)
Upload and monitor progress
A progress bar or green check icon will appear once the upload is successful. Uploads continue even if you navigate away from the pop-up.
Samsung / Android (Chrome)
Open Birdi in Chrome
Launch Chrome on your Android device and go to Birdi’s platform.Log in and select your map
Log in and either create a new map or select one from the dashboard.Go to Layers Panel > Add Layer > Upload Media
Just like on desktop, navigate to the Layers Panel, tap + Add Layer, and choose Upload Media.Pick files to upload
Tap Files or Gallery. Options may include:Camera images and videos
Downloads folder
Files from Google Drive or Samsung Cloud
Upload and confirmation
After uploading, a green check mark confirms your file has been uploaded successfully.
What's Next
Try one of these articles: