Pixpro photogrammetry blog

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

How Many Photos Are Enough for Photogrammetry?

The photo amount is an essential metric in photogrammetry. Pixpro Photogrammetry Software, for example, bases its subscription tiers mainly on this metric. More data to crunch means more resource consumption and generally more demanding projects.

Manual vs Automated Photogrammetry Flights – When to Use What

Photogrammetry flight planning has never been more accessible. With new tools like Pixpro Waypoints and a slew of dedicated enterprise drones, the options for capturing a photogrammetric dataset are more flexible than ever. But that also raises the question: Should I fly manually or rely on automati

10 Things I Learned from Doing Photogrammetry Every Week

I have been doing photogrammetry almost every week for a while now — sometimes planned, sometimes completely improvised. Buildings, roofs, towers, terrain, interiors — whatever the job calls for. This post is not a tutorial. It is just a list of things I have learned over the past few years.

Pixpro Waypoints – Frequently Asked Questions Part 2

Pixpro Waypoints service is a workaround solution providing automated photogrammetry flights for the latest DJI drones. The service came about when DJI officially discontinued SDK support — and therefore third-party app development — for consumer-grade drones.

Residential House Scan Use Case - Complete Exterior

Dealing with a moderately complex request: a brand-new home building scan for documentation and solar panel installation planning. I had no opportunity to preplan any flights – just grab the drone and head to the location, with only a few listing photos as reference.