Common Questions about ArcGIS Reality Server

This topic addresses common questions about the behavior and use of ArcGIS Reality Server 12.0.

What is ArcGIS Reality Server?

ArcGIS Reality Server is a scalable, self-hosted capability server for ArcGIS Enterprise that allows you to generate high-accuracy, photo-realistic 2D and 3D content from drone, aerial, and satellite imagery. It supports large-volume processing across multiple machines and integrates seamlessly with ArcGIS. Whether your organization is a small private firm or a large national agency, Reality Server allows you to create the foundational content you need to build digital twins, extract insights, and better understand the world—securely and at scale. It provides high-performance, self-hosted reality mapping within your existing GIS infrastructure, transforming raw imagery into actionable geospatial intelligence.

Is there a dedicated app for using ArcGIS Reality Server?

ArcGIS Reality Server tools are currently accessible using ArcGIS Pro as a client to define the reality mapping processing to be applied on the server. Automation and customization are also possible through ArcGIS API for Python and ArcGIS REST API. A focused web-app for drone mapping will be available in 2026.

What does it mean when a feature is in beta?

Features in beta are subject to change without notice and they are not officially supported. To get support for a feature that is currently in beta, share your experience and seek support through the ArcGIS Enterprise 12.0 Beta Features Early Adopter Community.