Technology

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.

Sony A7 V Real-World Review: The Best Hybrid Sony Camera

The Sony A7 V is the most important full frame mirrorless camera in the Sony lineup, and one of the most important cameras overall in the industry.

Viltrox 14mm vs. Pergear 14 mm Lens – Choosing for Interior Photogrammetry

Ultrawide-angle lenses are most commonly used in photogrammetry for interior scanning. I am planning to do an interior-type construction site scan, so I need a lens for my Sony full-frame camera. There are plenty of premium wide-angle options, but I need something that provides the best image qualit

Gaussian Splatting vs. Photogrammetry

Every few years, something new shows up online claiming to “revolutionize” 3D reconstruction. A while back it was NeRFs. Now it is Gaussian splatting — with endless YouTube clips of people walking through photorealistic 3D scenes that seem to render instantly.