Pixpro photogrammetry blog

Multi-battery Scans with Pixpro Waypoints

Pixpro waypoint service enables us to do grid flights with the best consumer-grade drones on the market. It is based on the current waypoint functionality, which has a limit of 101 waypoints. With a grid flight, such a limit means little.

Quad-Bayer Sensors - Impact on Image Quality and Photogrammetry

Quad bayer image sensor tech is quite common but not necessarily understood by consumers. We often mention that a drone or a smartphone camera has a quad-bayer sensor, so its stated resolution is not "real."

Commercial Roof Scan and Inspection

This blog post shares a real-world use case of a massive roof inspection job. The goal was to get a general scan of a commercial building roof for initial inspection and overview.

DJI Mini 4 Pro Photogrammetry - Pixpro Waypoints

DJI Mini 4 Pro is the best drone, weighing in under 250 grams, and thus, it avoids a lot of regulations that may be bothersome for some. However, it is also an excellent tool for professionals, many of whom may be interested in aerial photogrammetry.

Ground Sampling Distance Visualized

Ground sampling distance (GSD) is a ubiquitous term in photogrammetry. While this acronym often describes a specific scan quality aspect, it may be misunderstood or overvalued.

Pixpro Waypoints - Automated Photogrammetry Flights for Newest DJI Drones

The latest DJI drones are the most capable flying cameras on the market. If you need a tool like that or a competent machine for casual creation - DJI Mavic 3, DJI Mini 4, and DJI Air 3 series drones are the best.

Pixpro Plugin for CloudCompare

A plugin is a way to add new features and functionality to software. CloudCompare software displays and processes 3D point clouds, meshes, and other spatial data. However, It does not have any photogrammetric data generation features.

Pixpro Software Update - Version 1.7.5

e bring a small update with some minor changes and our first foray into multispectral imagery. Our philosophy is to keep the interface and user experience stable while introducing the ability to change things on demand.

Pixpro Tutorial Videos Part 1 - Essentials

Our Pixpro photogrammetry software is relatively easy to use, but everyone needs a starting point. We created a series of short videos that demonstrate how to begin using Pixpro even if you have never used the software before.