Step 1. Before Starting a Project

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Warning: A dataset of insufficient quality will lead to poor results or may even lead to processing failure. This requires taking a new dataset in the field.

The dataset (compulsory: images, optional but recommended: images' geolocation and ground control points (GCPs)) has to be obtained before using Pix4Dmapper. A good dataset is required in order to automatically produce results with high quality and accuracy. In order to take a good dataset, follow the steps below:

1. Designing the Image Acquisition Plan: It is very important to design a good image acquisition plan considering:

    • Type of project (aerial, terrestrial, mixed).
    • Type of terrain/object.
    • Type of camera.
    • Purpose of the project.
    • Image rate that the images are taken.
    • Distance (flight height) at which the images are taken and with which angle to take the images.
    • Path(s) to follow to take the images.
    • etc.

For aerial projects, this also implies:

    • Selecting corridor path or regular grid and/or circular grid.
    • Deciding whether terrestrial images will be used.
    • If more than one flight is needed to cover the full area: design the area to cover with each flight.

2. Configuring the Camera Settings: The camera settings used to acquire the images need to be configured. Wrong configuration can result in images with blur, noise, distortions, etc.

3. Georeferencing the Images (optional but recommended): The images can be georeferenced using a camera with built-in GPS or using external GPS devices.

4. Getting GCPs on the field or through other sources (optional but recommended): Using GCPs requires planning how many GCPs have to be acquired, as well as where and how they have to be measured.

 

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  • Luis Pinto

    Al colocar el nombre de usuario me sale que la licencia es gratuita, por favor ne dice el estado de la licencia, de lo contrario cerrar sesión para poder usarla. Gracias.

  • Marco Paccagnella

    Hola Luis, para preguntas sobre el software por favor escribe a nuestro Foro. Voy a eliminar tu mensage de este articulo en unos dias ya que este espacio se utiliza para preguntas sobre el articulo. Que tengas un buen dia :)

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