Pixpro photogrammetry blog

Resolution vs. Altitude: Do 50 Megapixels Actually Matter?

We all know that megapixels are not the only defining factor of image quality, and the megapixel race is long over. However, we need to know their uses when we have two resolution options.

Dealing with Snow and High Contrast - Aerial Construction Site Scan

Aerial photogrammetry is dependent on the weather conditions, and there is no other way around it. While we can not fly our drones during extreme weather - dealing with something like a little cold or snow is not that hard.

Revopoint Miraco Plus 3D Scanner - First Impressions

3D scanners were these exotic, expensive devices that seemed to do magic. This is not the case anymore. This article is not a full review, but it contains my first impressions and initial thoughts while keeping my experience in photogrammetry in mind.

Pixpro Version 1.7.10 - New Feature - Inspections

Another new Pixpro version is here, and it brings a singular new feature - an inspection module. Inspections are a large part of photogrammetric scanning because it is the most convenient and long-lasting way of visual remote sensing.

Most Asked Photogrammetry Questions Part 4 - Pixpro Support Picks

I help my team support Pixpro photogrammetry software users on a daily basis and often get forwarded more technical or specific questions. This gives me a good idea of what people ask the most, so I am writing these blog posts to get ahead of many questions.

Classic Photogrammetry with an iPhone

Photogrammetric 3D scanning can turn a bunch of regular photos into a 3D model or a scene. So, we only need a camera and some knowledge of how to take photos. In the previous article, we tested the latest iPhone camera with a few different apps.

Manual Photography with iPhone 16 Pro Max -  Android/Windows User Perspective

Adage as old as touchscreens on portable devices tells us that the best camera is the one you have. We have the luxury of having cameras everywhere we go because we are dependent and addicted to smartphones.

3D Scanning vs. Photogrammetry Part 1 - The Theory

3D scanning is most commonly associated with using special hardware to obtain 3D models. 3D photogrammetry is also technically a 3D scanning technique that can supplement 3D scanning hardware or compete directly with it.

Pixpro version 1.7.9 and our 2025 Goals and Expectations

In this blog post, we have a small update to our Pixpro photogrammetry software and a bit of speculation and planning for the upcoming orbit around our G-type main sequence star.