Getting started

Download and Install - PIX4Dcatch

This article provides detailed information on downloading and installing Pix4Dcatch on your mobile device. Get started with Pix4Dcatch to capture high-quality datasets for your projects.

Requirements

To get started, you need the following:

  • A mobile device: iPhone, iPad or Android smartphone. To check the compatibility with the Pix4Dcatch application, please refer to this guide.
  • The Pix4Dcatch application
  • A RTK device (optional)
  • An SP connector compatible with your mobile device (optional)
  • An NTRIP service subscription or a GNSS base with NTRIP caster (optional)
  • An internet connection
  • PIX4Dmapper, PIX4Dmatic, or PIX4Dcloud license for processing. (PIX4Dmapper does not support LiDAR data)

Install PIX4Dcatch

To set up PIX4Dcatch:

  • Download the latest version of PIX4Dcatch for iOS and Android.

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  • Start PIX4Dcatch.
  • Select the Pix4Dcatch account icon icon on the screen.
  • In the Account Details, either create a new Pix4D account or log in with an existing Pix4D account.
  • Once PIX4Dcatch is installed on the device, it is ready to start capturing datasets with the integrated GNSS sensor or with RTK corrections.

Go to Capturing a project for best practices in acquiring a dataset with PIX4Dcatch.

To achieve more precise image geolocation use of the RTK devices Go to RTK devices for more information.