Technology

Workstation PC 2025 – PC Build Hardware Advice

It is time to look at the workstation PC market and see what has changed since last year. The PC hardware world has not had a single, game-changing leap. Still, several essential updates are worth knowing about if you are building or upgrading in 2025.

Action Camera Photogrammetry – Best Practices and Challenges Part 1

Action cameras have become the second most carried and popular imaging device among humans of Earth. The first one, of course, being a phone with a camera. Action cameras provide a more rugged, dedicated device for superior video capture compared to a smartphone.

DJI Mavic 4 Pro – Sensor Readout Speeds Tested

The Mavic 4 Pro is the most capable consumer drone available today. Naturally, it gets pulled into all the usual debates — including the decade-old mechanical vs. electronic shutter discussion. Sensor technology has come a long way, and the Mavic 4 Pro's fast readout speed means you are unlikely to

Premium vs. Budget - Viltrox vs. Sony GM - Landmark Lens Comparison

Professional photography has to be distinguished by creativity and results obtained from cameras and lenses that clearly can provide technically better photos than any phone. As a photographer, I should get the best camera gear or not bother at all. But what does it mean to get the best?

DJI Mavic 4 Pro Photogrammetry – Pixpro Waypoints

DJI Mavic 4 Pro is the flagship foldable consumer drone from DJI. It will become a workhorse for many creators in the next few years, including some of us in photogrammetry.

DJI Mavic 4 Pro vs. DJI Air 3S vs. DJI Mavic 3 Pro – Concise Comparison

We are spoiled for choice when it comes to DJI drones. Arguably, the top three drones on the market are the titular Mavics and the newest Air. Mavic 4 Pro is now replacing the 3, and many drone pilots who are serious about content creation are curious if the upgrade is worth the hassle and money of

DJI Mavic 4 Pro Review – 100 Megapixels, 6K Video, 51 min Flight – Just Big Numbers?

DJI Mavic 4 Pro is a successor to the DJI Mavic 3 Pro, released almost exactly 2 years ago. It is the flagship consumer-grade drone from DJI and, overall, arguably the best flying camera on the market. As always, I bought the newest iteration of the Mavic from the first batch to test it and give my

On-Camera Flash Photogrammetry – Testing the Theory

On-camera flash is the most powerful fully portable lighting source for taking photos. Powerful external third-party on-camera flashes nowadays are also relatively affordable and widely available.

Drone Flight Simulators – GPS, FPV, Fixed-Wing Drones?

Flying drones is fun—and it can be helpful. In this article, I will tackle a few questions you may naturally ask when getting into the drone thing. We will also look at virtual flying, the logical first step when learning anything in the radio control hobby space.