IN THIS ARTICLE
Find inspiration
Join the Pix4D Community
Checklist and recommendations
Lessons learned the hard way
Get featured
Learning
Licenses: This article is only valid for PIX4Dcloud Starter and PIX4Dcloud Pro licenses (formerly PIX4Dcloud Advanced).
Find inspiration
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Join the Pix4D Community
The Pix4D Community is a space to exchange knowledge about photogrammetry and mapping with drones and mobile devices. Users can ask questions, request features, share workflows, and connect with other Pix4D users.
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Checklist and recommendations
Before going to the field
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When using GCPs, select targets supported by the AutoGCP detection algorithm to reduce manual marking time (available with PIX4Dcloud Pro).
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Review positioning strategies such as RTK vs PPK drones vs GCPs.
On the field
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Understand why GCPs are important and how to place them correctly: Ground control points: why are they important?
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Review accuracy in aerial mapping and tips to improve drone mapping results.
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When collecting data with PIX4Dcatch, follow best practices to ensure optimal capture quality from start to finish.
After processing
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Improve model analysis and visualization:
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How to optimally visualize point clouds in 3D on PIX4Dcloud, depending on the acquisition subject.
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Use first-person camera control for immersive navigation, especially for indoor or confined environments.
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Explore advanced PIX4Dcloud Pro features to unlock additional analysis and reporting capabilities.
Lessons learned the hard way
Discover the tips collected by the Pix4D Training team: 5 key things we wish we knew before flying a drone.
Get featured
Get featured on our Blog and social media! Share how you use Pix4D products, best practices, and example techniques.
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Learning
Pix4D provides additional services to help users fully leverage the PIX4D ecosystem and expand their photogrammetry expertise.
Training
- Book a personal consultation with our experts to address specific workflows or technical challenges.
Customer Success
Work with a dedicated Customer Success advisor to support onboarding, scale photogrammetry operations, and maximize return on investment. Learn more.