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Processing options - PIX4Dmapper

 

These are the default Processing Options Templates available in PIX4Dmapper. We strongly recommend using these to process your projects.

Processing Options Template
Description
3D Maps
Outputs : 3D map (point cloud, 3D textured mesh) as well as a DSM and an Orthomosaic.
Typical input : aerial images acquired using a grid flight plan.
Outputs quality/reliability : high.
Processing speed : slow.
Applications : quarries, cadaster, etc.
3D Models
Outputs : 3D model (point cloud, 3D texture mesh).
Typical input : aerial oblique or terrestrial images with high overlap.
Outputs quality/reliability : high.
Processing speed : slow.
Ag Multispectral
Outputs : reflectance, index (such as NDVI), classification and application maps.
Typical input : aerial nadir images from multispectral cameras (Sequoia, Micasense RedEdge, Multispec 4C, etc).
Outputs quality/reliability : high.
Processing speed : slow.
Application : precision agriculture.
Ag Modified Camera
Outputs : reflectance, index (such as NDVI), classification and application maps.
Typical input : aerial nadir images from modified RGB cameras.
Outputs quality/reliability : high.
Processing speed : slow.
Application : precision agriculture.
Ag RGB
Output : orthomosaic.
Typical input : images from RGB cameras for agriculture (Sequoia RGB).
Outputs quality/reliability : high.
Processing speed : average.
Application : digital scouting, report claiming for precision agriculture.
3D Maps - Rapid/Low Res
Faster processing of the 3D Maps template for assessing the quality of the acquired dataset.
Outputs quality/reliability : low.
Processing speed : fast.
3D Models - Rapid/Low Res
Faster processing of the 3D Models template for assessing the quality of the acquired dataset.
Outputs quality/reliability : low.
Processing speed : fast.
Ag Modified Camera - Rapid/Low Res
Faster processing of the Ag Modified Camera template for assessing the quality of the acquired dataset.
Outputs quality/reliability : low.
Processing speed : fast.
Ag RGB - Rapid/Low Res
Faster processing of the Ag RGB template for assessing the quality of the acquired dataset.
Outputs quality/reliability : low.
Processing speed : fast.
Thermal Camera
Output : thermal reflectance map.
Typical input : thermal cameras (Tau 2 based: FLIR Vue Pro, FLIR XT).
Outputs quality/reliability : high.
Processing speed : slow.
Application : irrigation control, solar panels, building inspection, etc.
ThermoMAP Camera
Output : thermal reflectance map.
Typical input : nadir images taken with thermoMAP camera.
Output quality/reliability : high.
Processing speed : slow.