Sharing large files with Dropbox

The LiDAR and mapping files data can be quite large: too large to send via email.

I’ve found that the Dropbox service can be a great way to:

• accept data files from others (especially using a File Request)
• collaborating with others by sharing folders
• syncing files with mobile devices.

A free Dropbox accounts comes with 2Gb of storage. That’s enough for quite of lot of compressed LiDAR data.

If you sign up to Dropbox using this link, we’ll both get a free bonus 500Mb of extra storage space.

This article is part of the Orienteering Mapping with LiDAR, Smartphones and Free Tools series.

Polite and constructive responses are always welcome.