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Technology for photogrammetry - using the latest hardware and software to further the photogrammetry field.

Pixpro Waypoints v2 - Orbitals and Height Offset for DJI Drones
Software

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.

Pixpro author avatar Pixpro Team
Jun 27, 2024
Multi-battery Scans with Pixpro Waypoints
Technology

Multi-battery Scans with Pixpro Waypoints

Pixpro waypoint service enables us to do grid flights with the best consumer-grade drones on the market. It is based on the current waypoint functionality, which has a limit of 101 waypoints. With a grid flight, such a limit means little.

Pixpro author avatar Pixpro Team
Jun 06, 2024
Quad-Bayer Sensors - Impact on Image Quality and Photogrammetry
Technology

Quad-Bayer Sensors - Impact on Image Quality and Photogrammetry

Quad bayer image sensor tech is quite common but not necessarily understood by consumers. We often mention that a drone or a smartphone camera has a quad-bayer sensor, so its stated resolution is not "real."

Pixpro author avatar Pixpro Team
May 30, 2024
DJI Mini 4 Pro Photogrammetry - Pixpro Waypoints
Software

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 author avatar Pixpro Team
May 16, 2024
Photogrammetry Processing - Common Hardware and Software Issues
Other

Photogrammetry Processing - Common Hardware and Software Issues

Photogrammetry requires complex processing and data crunching to turn photos into 3D models. We need a powerful machine to run the software and all its processes. Not only that, but the software within our machine may impact the performance of photogrammetry software in various ways.

Pixpro author avatar Pixpro Team
Mar 21, 2024
Full Frame vs. APSC for Photogrammetry?
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Full Frame vs. APSC for Photogrammetry?

Full frame versus APSC is an eternal debate between photographers and videographers alike. If you want a great camera that would provide a clear benefit over using your smartphone - you probably need to get one with an APSC or full frame-sized sensor.

Pixpro author avatar Pixpro Team
Jan 11, 2024
Manual vs. Electronic Lenses - Which is Best for You?
Technology

Manual vs. Electronic Lenses - Which is Best for You?

A lens focuses light onto the imaging sensor or film, thus creating an image. There are dozens of types of different lenses and different categories by use case or physical properties. But if we had to split all of the optical world into two distinct categories - it would be electronic and manual le

Pixpro author avatar Pixpro Team
Nov 02, 2023
Speed Limit Settings for Photogrammetry
Technology

Speed Limit Settings for Photogrammetry

Speed settings are essential for consistent flights and overlap control in photogrammetry. When we make our 3D scanning examples, we always use various speed limit settings with the consumer DJI drones.

Pixpro author avatar Pixpro Team
Oct 19, 2023
DJI Mini 4 Pro Review and Comparison
Technology

DJI Mini 4 Pro Review and Comparison

DJI Mini 4 Pro is here only after a year since the DJI Mini 3 Pro was released. DJI opted to make a quick incremental update without inflating its price. However, some might say that the new version is more than incrementally better and represents the ultimate technological capabilities of su 250-gr

Pixpro author avatar Pixpro Team
Sep 27, 2023

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