Pixpro photogrammetry blog

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.

Budget in Photogrammetry - Affordable to Medium to Premium

Photogrammetry, like many other professions, hobbies, or disciplines, can have different budget tiers. In this article, I will provide my opinion on what I consider to be photogrammetry gear, ranging from affordable to premium to high-end tiers.

How to Use Pixpro Waypoints – Step-by-Step Guide

Pixpro Waypoints is a simple but powerful workaround that allows users to execute precise, automated flights on compatible DJI drones — such as the Mini 4 Pro, Mini 5 Pro, and Mavic 3/4 series. It enables proper automated photogrammetry-style scanning.

Photo Dynamic Range - Real Life Tests and Advice

Dynamic range is an inescapable term when talking about digital photo or video capture. Our human vision has an incredible ability to adapt, allowing us to perceive both very dark and very bright scenes. When a digital imaging sensor or even a chemical negative captures a scene frozen in time, it is

3D Roof Scanning with the DJI Mini 5 Pro

Another entry in our ongoing exploration of roof photogrammetry workflows. This time, the subject is the DJI Mini 5 Pro — DJI's latest 250g drone with a 1-inch sensor, omnidirectional obstacle avoidance, and Pixpro Waypoints support.

DJI Mini 5 Pro For Photogrammetry – Aerial Scanning With Pixpro Waypoints

DJI Mini 5 Pro is a 250-gram flying camera equipped with a 1-inch type sensor. Nine years ago, the Phantom 4 Pro was released as the first consumer drone to feature the same sensor format.

DJI Mini 4 Pro vs. DJI Mini 5 Pro – Worthy Upgrade?

When a new generation of a product is released, we compare it to the previous one to determine if it is a worthy upgrade and what the overall trajectory of the series looks like. DJI's Mini series of drones is the go-to product in its category – an undisputed first choice on the entire market.

DJI Mini 5 Pro Review – 250* Grams of Flying Tech

DJI Mini drones are by far the most successful product line DJI has ever made. The DJI Mini 5 Pro is the fifth generation, packing all of the latest tech while still (barely) maintaining the 250-gram weight limit, which keeps it in the less regulated C0 class. This means the drone is easily accessib