Software

DJI Air 3S for photogrammetry? Automatic Flights with Pixpro Waypoints

The camera is excellent, possibly the best on the market for any fixed-camera drone. And indeed, the best of anything of this size and price. And a good camera means we have to talk about photogrammetry. Because with a great camera comes a great 3D scanning… responsibility.

Pixpro Update 1.7.8 - Timeline and Speed

A new update to our Pixpro photogrammetry software is here. It is a small one, with only a few notable changes. However, these changes concern workflows of core features—timeline and cloud computing.

Manual Referencing In Pixpro - Scale Without GPS

Referencing encompasses the properties of a 3D scene that give it scale and positioning on the map. It is a core concept in photogrammetry and 3D scanning.

Pixpro Version 1.7.7 - Batch Processing and New Measurements

We are bringing another update to Pixpro photogrammetry software. This article will describe the new features in the 1.7.7 version and the minor tweaks we made in the previous one.

Most Asked Photogrammetry Questions Part 3 - Getting Deeper

We are continuing our FAQ series of articles with the third installment. This time, we are providing 10 answers to questions our clients often ask.

Pixpro Waypoints v2 - Orbitals and Height Offset for DJI Drones

Pixpro Waypoints is a service for consumer DJI drone users that provides consistent and automated flying for aerial photogrammetry purposes. For now, we had the essential single grid flight only, which is the bread and butter for making orthophoto images and terrain scans.

RTK Drone Photos for Ground Control Points

Real-time Kinematic—RTK—is a GPS positioning system that allows for much greater accuracy than any regular GPS device. Consumer-grade GPS is quite sufficient for daily tasks such as navigation, tracking, and photo tagging, but when it comes to surveying, we need more accuracy.

DJI Mini 4 Pro Photogrammetry - Pixpro Waypoints

DJI Mini 4 Pro is the best drone, weighing in under 250 grams, and thus, it avoids a lot of regulations that may be bothersome for some. However, it is also an excellent tool for professionals, many of whom may be interested in aerial photogrammetry.

Pixpro Waypoints - Automated Photogrammetry Flights for Newest DJI Drones

The latest DJI drones are the most capable flying cameras on the market. If you need a tool like that or a competent machine for casual creation - DJI Mavic 3, DJI Mini 4, and DJI Air 3 series drones are the best.