Technology

Portrait Orientation in Photogrammetry: When It Actually Helps

Is there anything to gain by scanning in portrait instead of the usual landscape? Sometimes, a little. But orientation is one of the least important decisions you make on a scan, and it is worth understanding why before you give it any more thought than that.

Better Photogrammetry Results Without Buying New Gear

Every time a new drone or camera comes out, the same thought appears: this is the upgrade that will finally fix my results. Sometimes it is even true. But in my experience, the gap between a mediocre scan and a great one is rarely the hardware.

Workstation PC 2026 – PC Build Hardware Advice

Another year, another look at the workstation PC market. The thing is, last year's advice still mostly stands, and that tells you everything about 2026. Almost nothing got faster, and almost everything got more expensive.

DJI Lito X1 vs Mini 5 Pro vs Mini 4 Pro: Which Sub-250g Drone Should You Buy?

Three current sub-250 gram DJI drones, almost identical on paper, all sitting on the same shelf. The DJI Lito X1, the Mini 4 Pro, and the Mini 5 Pro each have a clear value proposition, but the differences are small enough that picking the right one is a real question.

DJI Lito X1 Review: Specs, Flight Impressions, and How It Compares to the Lito 1

DJI recently launched a new drone series called Lito. It consists of two drones, the Lito 1 and the Lito X1. Both are sub-250 gram drones aimed at the more affordable end of the small drone segment.

Camera Sensor Technology Explained – Stacked, Partially Stacked, BSI, IBIS, and What It All Means

Camera sensor technology is one of those topics that sounds complicated but really comes down to a few core ideas. Most photographers interact with the results of sensor design every day without thinking about how the sensor actually works.

DJI Neo 2 Overview – Can It Do Photogrammetry?

DJI recently released the Neo 2, the successor to the small and lightweight Neo drone. Neo drones are compact and easy to fly, designed primarily for casual flying, social media content, and autonomous tracking shots. With the Neo 2, we are getting a few improvements to flight performance and camera

Understanding File Formats: Extensions, Encodings, and Photogrammetry Data

A file is a ubiquitous term meaning a digital object that carries information. It can contain any type of information: a photo, a video, a document, or even an entire program or game. Almost everything we interact with on a computer ultimately exists as a file.

When Photogrammetry Is the Wrong Tool

Photogrammetry has many use cases and is being used more and more across different industries. However, like all things, the photogrammetric process is not all-powerful and does have limitations.