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      Example datasets - PIX4Dsurvey

      Get started with real data

      Download any of these projects for free* and explore PIX4Dsurvey functionalities with a real dataset.

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      Using real data demonstrates what Pix4D software can do and will help you understand what’s needed when collecting your own data.

      Not sure where to begin? Follow the instructions below each data set to create your first project.

      LOGO_KB_Demo_Projects_Survey.pngPIX4Dsurvey example projects

      PIX4Dmapper project and terrestrial laser scans Download dataset

      The goal of this project is:

      • Use the project processed in PIX4Dmapper and vectorize it in PIX4Dsurvey.
      • Use a combination of photogrammetry and a terrestrial laser scanner.
      • Organize the vectorized objects in layers.
      Pix4Dsurvey_demo_Rivaz.jpg
      General project information
       
      Project
       
      Location
      Switzerland
      Average Ground Sampling Distance (GSD)
      2.39 cm / 0.94 in
      Area covered
      0.0441 km 2 / 4.41 ha / 0.017 mi 2 / 10.90 acres
      Output coordinate system
      CH1903+ / LV95
      Vertical Coordinate System: Geoid Height Above Bessel 1841 Ellipsoid = 0 meters
      Image acquisition
       
      UAV
      eBee X (senseFly)
      Image acquisition plan
      2 flight, single grid flight plan
      Camera
      senseFly S.O.D.A.
      Images
       
      Number of images
      101
      Image size
      5472x3648
      Image geolocation coordinate system
      WGS84
      Terrestrial laser scans
       
      Laser scanner
      Leica RTC360 3D Laser Scanner
      Number of scans1
      2
      Number of points2
      3,549,517 - Bridge
      5,327,201 - Village
      Laser point cloud coordinate system
      CH1903+ / LV95, Bessel 1841 Ellipsoid
      1 In total 12 laser scan stations were used to fully capture 2 scenes and to generate 2 final point clouds.
      2 The number of points after cleaning the point cloud and reducing the resolution of the point cloud.
      Download project files

      The dataset can be downloaded here (1.3 GB).

      The downloaded compressed .zip file contains the following files and folders:

      • images: RGB images in JPG format
      • pointclouds: point clouds in a PIX4Dsurvey point cloud format (.bpc).
      • Pix4Dsurvey_Demo_Rivaz.p4s: PIX4Dsurvey project file.
      Instructions
      Open the .p4s PIX4Dsurvey project file

      This section describes how to open the .p4s project to set it up for vectorization.

      Access: To download PIX4Dsurvey click here.
      1. Open PIX4Dsurvey.
      2. Drag and drop PIX4Dsurvey_Demo_Rivaz.p4s on the screen. More options in the Project management article.

      Once the import is completed both the point clouds and calibrated images will be displayed. You are ready to start vectorizing the project.

      Suburban area Download dataset

      The goal of this project is:

      • Use the project processed in PIX4Dmapper and vectorize it in PIX4Dsurvey.
      • Vectorize buildings, roofs, roads, curbs, green areas, and parking lots.
      • Organize the vectorized objects in layers.
      Pix4Dsurvey_Demo_suburban.jpg
      General project information
       
      Project
       
      Location
      Denver, Colorado, US
      Average Ground Sampling Distance (GSD)
      1.13 cm / 0.44 in
      Area covered
      0.041 km 2 / 4.1 ha / 0.02 mi 2. / 10.17 acres
      Output coordinate system
      NAD 1983 StatePlane Colorado Central FIPS 0502 Feet
      Vertical Coordinate System: EGM 96
      Image acquisition
       
      UAV
      DJI Phantom 4 Pro
      Image acquisition plan
      1 flight, double grid flight plan
      Camera
      DJI Phantom 4 Pro
      Images
       
      Number of images
      188
      Image size
      5472x3648
      Image geolocation coordinate system
      WGS84
      Download project files

      The dataset can be downloaded here (1.6 GB)

      The downloaded compressed .zip file contains the following files and folders:

      • images: RGB images in JPG format
      • pointclouds: point clouds in a PIX4Dsurvey point cloud format (.bpc).
      • Pix4Dsurvey_example_Suburban_Area.p4s: PIX4Dsurvey project file.
      Instructions
      Open the .p4s PIX4Dsurvey project file

      This section describes how to open the .p4s project to set it up for vectorization.

      Access: To download PIX4Dsurvey click here.
      1. Open PIX4Dsurvey.
      2. Drag and drop Pix4Dsurvey_example_Suburban_Area.p4s on the screen. More options in the Project management article.

      Once the import is completed both the point clouds and calibrated images will be displayed. You are ready to start vectorizing the project.