Pix4Dcapture

Pix4Dcapture

Professional drone mapping

101 ratings
20 reviews

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 6, 2015
  • June 24, 2021
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About

This application transforms consumer drones into professional mapping tools. It automates image capture for creating 3D models and maps, compatible with various drone models and offering diverse flight plans. Post-flight processing is available via cloud or desktop software.

Automated drone mapping
Multiple flight plan options
Adjustable flight parameters
Offline map support
Seamless Pix4D software integration
Automated image transfer
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What's New in Pix4Dcapture

4.13.1

June 24, 2021

Fixed a crash when pressing the info button in the take off checklist

User reviews

Something has changed here?!

Something has changed here?! I’ve used Pix4D capture app for many years with great results. But this flying season the app is overexposing all my images! You cannot manually set exposure, or if you do, it makes no matter as the capture app defaults to AutoExposure. I had to resort to putting on ND64 filters to get anything usable! Please fix this! Last year I flew the exact same landscape and no overexposures! What happened?
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Lack of integrations are a deal breaker

PIX4D continues to not partner with DJI or flight data telemetry companies like Airdata, which means all flight data (including battery cell voltage deviations, a critical data point for staying ahead of mid-flight battery failures) is trapped inside the Capture app. PIX4D, please allow all or single DJIFlightRecord files to either be emailed from the app (like support logs are), exported to iOS Files, or partner with DJI, AirMap, others, to allow a shared app group to be used to transfer Capture flight logs to those apps. Requiring users to plug their mobile device into a computer and navigate a folder structure is not a viable workflow. Thank you.
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Inconsistency is unacceptable

Sometimes it works. Other times it leaves out critical photo files. I used it to auto fly grid mapping missions. Sometimes it does not send signal to the drone to take a photo. Therefore, the map is missing several photos/ data points. Therefore, the map is useless to me and my customers. I’m going to use other software from now on.
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Could be better

I really wish Pix4D would concentrate on this app updated. I’ve been running into issues with the app sending my drone back with 70% battery left. Then when I resume the mission it starts the whole thing over again. This is the only mapping specific app. They could do so much better

It needs some work

It regularly misses images, and regularly refuses to send the mission to the drone. The only solution to the second issue I can find is uninstall, reinstall, and remake the area….while on the job site. There should also really be an online mapping tool so I can layout missions ahead of time and save them.
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FAQ

What does Pix4Dcapture do?

Pix4Dcapture transforms consumer drones into professional mapping tools by automating image capture. It collects RGB, multispectral, or thermal images to create optimal 3D models and maps, which can then be processed using Pix4D's cloud or desktop software.

What are the key features of Pix4Dcapture?

Key features include fully automated drone mapping, various flight plans like Polygon and Grid missions, adjustable flight parameters (overlap, angle, altitude), offline map storage, and seamless integration with Pix4D's processing software for automated image transfer.

Is Pix4Dcapture free to use?

Yes, Pix4Dcapture is a free companion app for Pix4D photogrammetry software. While the app itself is free, processing the captured images requires a license for Pix4D's cloud or desktop applications.

What drones are compatible with Pix4Dcapture?

The app supports a wide range of DJI drones, including various Phantom, Mavic, Inspire, and Matrice models. It also supports several Parrot drone models like Anafi, Bebop 2, and Disco-Pro AG, with specific compatibility notes for certain camera types (RGB, Thermal).

What are common use cases for Pix4Dcapture?

Common use cases include general mapping, creating detailed 3D models of areas of interest or vertical objects, and generating georeferenced maps and models for industries such as construction, agriculture, and surveying. The processed data can be used for measurements of distances, surfaces, and volumes.