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      Example datasets - PIX4Dmatic

       

      Get started with real data

      Download any of these projects for free* and explore PIX4Dmatic functionalities with a real dataset.

      Important: *These datasets may only be used for personal or professional training. For commercial or promotional use, “Courtesy of Pix4D / pix4d.com” must be displayed and all the text linked to pix4d.com. For more information on usage, contact our marketing team.

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

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

      LOGO_KB_Demo_Projects_Matic.pngPIX4Dmatic example projects

       

      Industrial zone and agriculture area

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      The goal of this project is to:

      • Import images into PIX4Dmatic.
      • Import and mark ground control points (GCPs).
      • Process the project and generate the dense point cloud, DSM, and orthomosaic.

      Pix4Dmatic_demo_dataset.jpg

      This dataset with 1469 images (senseFly, AeriaX) and 8 GCPs contains an industrial zone, suburban houses, and the surrounding agriculture area. The dense point cloud, images, and GCPs are displayed in the 3D view.

       

      Information: The example project of 1469 images is a subset of a larger dataset of 10615 images. The image acquisition of the whole dataset was done using 4 eBee X - senseFly drones flying simultaneously. The flight planning software eMotion was used.

      To download the whole dataset contact the Pix4D Support team (a valid license of a Pix4D product is required, a trial license is considered valid).

       

      General project information
      Project
      Location Switzerland
      Average Ground Sampling Distance (GSD) 2.28 cm / 0.9 in
      Area covered 1.154 km2 / 115.4 ha / 0.446 sq. mi. / 285.3 acres
      Output coordinate system WGS 84 / UTM zone 32N - EPSG 32632, WGS 84 ellipsoid
      Image acquisition
      UAV eBee X (senseFly)
      Image acquisition plan 4 flights, single grid flight plan
      Camera senseFly AeriaX
      Images
      Number of images 1469
      Image size 6000 x 4000 pixels
      Image geolocation coordinate system WGS84 - EPSG 4326, WGS 840 ellipsoid
      Ground control points (GCPs)
      Number of GCPs 8
      GCPs coordinate system WGS84 - EPSG 4326, WGS 84 ellipsoid

       

      Download project files

      The dataset can be downloaded here (14.7 GB).

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

      • Images_subset_1469: RGB images in .JPG format.
      • root.p4m: PIX4Dmatic project file.
      • Pix4Dmatic_example_GCPs_EPSG_4326_ellipsoid.txt: GCP input geolocation file.

       

      Instructions
      Open the .p4m PIX4Dmatic project file

      This section describes how to open the .p4m project.

       
      Access: To download PIX4Dmatic click here.
       
      1. Open PIX4Dmatic.
      2. Click File on the menu bar.
      3. Click Open...
      4. On the pop-up Open Project, specify the location of the root.p4m file and click Open.
      5. (Optional) If images are not displayed in the Image panel:
        • Right-click on the image in the Image panel.
        • Click Find images...
        • In the Missing images dialog, click Find, specify the location of the image folder, and click Select folder.

      Once the project is successfully imported, the images and GCPs appear in the 3D view.
       
       
      Urban area

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      The goal of this project is:

      • Import images into PIX4Dmatic.
      • Import and mark ground control points (GCPs).
      • Process the project and generate the dense point cloud, DSM, and orthomosaic.

      Pix4Dmatic demo dataset 100 images

      The dataset with 100 images (senseFly, AeriaX) and 3 GCPs was flown over a town. The dense point cloud, images, and GCPs are displayed in the 3D view.

       

      Information: The example project of 100 images is a subset of a larger dataset of 10615 images. The image acquisition of the whole dataset was done using 4 eBee X - senseFly drones flying simultaneously. The flight planning software eMotion was used.

      To download the whole dataset contact the Pix4D Support team (a valid license of a Pix4D product is required, a trial license is considered valid).

       

      General project information
      Project
      Location Switzerland
      Average Ground Sampling Distance (GSD) 2.41 cm / 0.95 in
      Area covered 0.0214 km2 / 2.14 ha / 0.008 sq. mi. / 5.3 acres
      Output coordinate system WGS 84 / UTM zone 32N - EPSG 32632, WGS 84 ellipsoid
      Image acquisition
      UAV eBee X (senseFly)
      Image acquisition plan 1 flight, single grid flight plan
      Camera senseFly AeriaX
      Images
      Number of images 100
      Image size 6000 x 4000 pixels
      Image geolocation coordinate system WGS84 - EPSG 4326, WGS 84 ellipsoid
      Ground control points (GCPs)
      Number of GCPs 3
      GCPs coordinate system WGS84 - EPSG 4326, WGS 84 ellipsoid
      Type of GCPs
      • cp12 - Tip of the arrow (parking lot) 

        GCP_3_Example_Dataset_PIX4Dmatic.png

      • cp19 - Checkered pattern GCP-1
      • cpe003 - Checkered pattern GCP-1

       

      Download project files

      The dataset can be downloaded here (0.99 GB).

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

      • Images_subset_100: RGB images in .JPG format.
      • root.p4m: PIX4Dmatic project file.
      • Pix4Dmatic_example_100_GCPs_EPSG_4326_ellipsoid.txt: GCP input geolocation file.
       
      Instructions
      Open the .p4m PIX4Dmatic project file

      This section describes how to open the .p4m project.

       
      Access: To download PIX4Dmatic click here.
       
      1. Open PIX4Dmatic.
      2. Click File on the menu bar.
      3. Click Open...
      4. On the pop-up Open Project, specify the location of the root.p4m file and click Open.
      5. (Optional) If images are not displayed in the Image panel:
        • Right-click on the image in the Image panel.
        • Click Find images...
        • In the Missing images dialog, click Find, specify the location of the image folder, and click Select folder. 

      Once the project is successfully imported, the images and GCPs appear in the 3D view.
       

       

       

      PIX4Dcatch project

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      The goal of this project is:

      • Import project into PIX4Dmatic.
      • Utilize available LiDAR depth data.
      • Process the project and generate a fused dense point cloud, DSM, and orthomosaic.

      PIX4Dmatic processed PIX4Dcatch dataset results

      The dataset contains 300 image files, plus LiDAR depth data (Confidence.tiff and DepthMap.tiff files) capturing a rainwater harvesting installation. The Dense/Depth/Depth & dense fusion point clouds and camera positions are displayed in the 3D view.

       

      General project information
      Project
      Location Switzerland
      Average Ground Sampling Distance (GSD) 0.3 cm / 0.13 in
      Area covered 175 m2 / 0.0175 ha / 0.043 acres
      Output coordinate system WGS 84 / UTM zone 32N - EPSG 32632, WGS 84 ellipsoid
      Image acquisition
      Device iPad Pro 11"
      Image acquisition plan Terrestrial, circular
      Camera iPad Pro w/LiDAR
      Images
      Number of images 300
      Image size 1920 x 1440 pixels
      Image geolocation coordinate system WGS84 - EPSG 4326, WGS 84 ellipsoid
       
      Download project files

      The dataset can be downloaded here (367 MB).

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

      • PIX4Dmatic_example_300_images_LiDAR_inputs: RGB images in .jpg format. Confidence and DepthMap files in .tiff format.
      • root.p4m: PIX4Dmatic project file.
       
      Instructions
      Open the .p4m Pix4Dmatic project file

      This section describes how to open the .p4m project.

       
      Access: To download PIX4Dmatic click here.
      1. Open PIX4Dmatic.
      2. Click File on the menu bar.
      3. Click Open...
      4. On the pop-up Open Project, specify the location of the root.p4m file and click Open.

      To process the project, it is necessary to Find images... first:

        • Click the Image viewer icon Image_viwer_icon_PIX4Dmatic_blueBG.jpg in the upper right.
        • Right-click on any blank image in the Image viewer.
        • Click Find images...
        • In the Find images dialog, click the Find button find_button.jpg to specify the location of the PIX4Dmatic_example_300_images_LiDAR_inputs folder, and click Select folder.
        • Click OK.

      For more information: How to process PIX4Dcatch datasets in PIX4Dmatic.