Satellite data FAQ - PIX4Dfields

How are credits calculated for High Resolution satellite data?

High-resolution data costs 0.75 credits per hectare. There is a minimum Area of Interest (AOI) of 100 hectares that will be charged, meaning any order will cost at least 75 credits or more. The cost is based on the total area (AOI x number of scenes) and is rounded up to the nearest full credit. To learn more about credits: Credit balance system FAQ - PIX4Dfields

How are credits calculated for Standard Resolution satellite data?

Standard resolution data costs 0.00002 per hectare, such that 1 credit is enough for 50,000 hectares. The cost is based on the total area (AOI x number of scenes) and is rounded up to the nearest full credit. For example, a 100 ha field costs 1 credit. A 10,000-hectare field with 6 selected scenes = 60,000ha = 2 credits. To learn more about credits: Credit balance system FAQ - PIX4Dfields.

What is the maximum field size for Standard Resolution data?

The maximum allowed field size for Standard Resolution data is 10,000ha, and the minimum is 1ha.

What is the maximum field size for High Resolution data?

The maximum allowed field size for High Resolution data is 800ha, and the minimum is 100ha.

Is there a "fair use" limit for Standard Resolution data?

No. One major advantage of the new system for Standard Resolution data is the removal of “fair use” limits, allowing unlimited data usage without quota restrictions.

As a new PIX4Dfields user, do I need to buy credits to access satellite data?

Existing PIX4Dfields users with a paid license, will receive 100 welcome credits. License subscribers will also receive included credits based on their subscription type (monthly, yearly, 3-year) which can be used for either Standard or High Resolution satellite data. Additional credits can be purchases via a specific credit package. To learn more about credits: Credit balance system FAQ - PIX4Dfields

As a user, how do I know the number of credits required for my satellite data selection?

The Satellite Data Credit Calculator can be used to estimate the number of credits required in advance. This tool will automatically report the estimated credits based on your selected area (hectares). Once you initiate a data request within PIX4Dfields, the system will show and prompt you to confirm the exact credit consumption before finalization. To learn more about credits: Credit balance system FAQ - PIX4Dfields

What is the absolute accuracy of the images? Can I trust the location to create a spot spraying map for my drone or tractor? 

Images are orthorectified to increase the absolute accuracy of the resulting orthomosaic. The typical absolute accuracy achieved ranges from 40 centimeters to 1 meter. While this level of precision is suitable for many agricultural and mapping applications, we encourage users to assess whether it meets the requirements for their specific operation, such as generating spot spraying maps for drones or tractors. Please use these images with appropriate caution and verify suitability for critical or precision-dependent tasks.