Get started with real data
Download any of these projects for free* and explore PIX4Dsurvey functionalities with a real dataset.
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.
PIX4Dsurvey example projects
PIX4Dmapper project and terrestrial laser scans Download dataset
The goal of this project is:
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General project information | |
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Project | |
Location | Switzerland |
Average Ground Sampling Distance (GSD) | 2.39 cm / 0.94 in |
Area covered | 0.0441 km2 / 4.41 ha / 0.017 mi2 / 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 |
² The number of points after cleaning the point cloud and reducing the resolution of the point cloud.
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The dataset can be downloaded here (1.3 GB). The downloaded compressed .zip file contains the following files and folders:
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Instructions |
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Open the .p4s PIX4Dsurvey project file |
This section describes how to open the .p4s project to set it up for vectorization.
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:
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Project | |
Location | Denver, Colorado, US |
Average Ground Sampling Distance (GSD) | 1.13 cm / 0.44 in |
Area covered | 0.041 km2 / 4.1 ha / 0.02 mi2. / 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 |
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The dataset can be downloaded here (1.6 GB) The downloaded compressed .zip file contains the following files and folders:
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Instructions |
Open the .p4s PIX4Dsurvey project file |
This section describes how to open the .p4s project to set it up for vectorization.
Once the import is completed both the point clouds and calibrated images will be displayed. You are ready to start vectorizing the project. |
Is it known how long the complete flight took for this project? And so I don't create an unnecessary thread, what overlap did you guys use for this site? The recommended 85% frontal and 70% side overlap? If increasing the overlap even further, would this extend the flight time for this site significantly?
Thanks!
Hi William,
In the Suburban area dataset, the following was used:
Increasing the overlap has a direct impact on flight time and you might need to do a multi-battery flight to complete it.
What kind of area do you plan to fly and what kind of features do you want to appear in the reconstructed point cloud? If curbs need to be reconstructed in the point cloud then we recommend that you fly lower than usual. For example, with Phantom 4 Pro the flight height would be approximately 40 m / 130 ft.
Best,