# Pix4Dcapture — Professional drone mapping

> Automated drone mapping and image capture for 3D models and maps. (iPhone/iPad app by Pix4D SA.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pix4dcapture/id953486050 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Pix4D SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/952725638)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.18/5 from 101 App Store ratings · 20 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.3 · 213 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2015-01-06
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pix4dcapture/id953486050/reviews.md

## What is Pix4Dcapture?

Pix4Dcapture turns your consumer drone into a professional drone mapping tool. A free companion to Pix4D photogrammetry software, Pix4Dcapture is the perfect tool to automatically capture image data - RGB, multispectral, thermal - for optimal 3D models and maps. 
Process post-flight images easily on the cloud or desktop applications, producing georeferenced maps and models that are tailored to many industry needs.


Currently, the app supports and was tested for the following drones:

• DJI 
  - Phantom 4 Pro V2
  - Phantom 4 Pro
  - Phantom 4
  - Mavic Air
  - Mavic Pro
  - Mavic 2 Pro
  - Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual (Only RGB Images)
  - Inspire 1 (Pro)
  - Inspire 2
  - Matrice 200, 210, 210 RTK
  - Matrice 100
  - Matrice 600
  - Phantom 3 Professional
  - Phantom 3 Advanced
  - Phantom 3 Standard
  - Spark
• Parrot
  - Anafi USA with Skycontroller 3 (RGB Images)
  - Anafi with Skycontroller 3
  - Anafi Thermal with Skycontroller 3 (RGB + Thermal Images)
  - Bebop 2 with Skycontroller 2
  - Disco-Pro AG with Skycontroller 2
  - Bluegrass with Skycontroller 2


Features and benefits:

• Fully automated drone mapping
• Drone telemetry and camera live feed during the image acquisition
• Different flight plans for different needs
  - Polygon Mission for general mapping
  - Grid Mission for general mapping
  - Double Grid Mission for better 3D model reconstruction
  - Circular Mission for point-of-interest 3D model reconstruction
  - Free Flight Mission for vertical object mapping with manual flight control
• Flight parameters for each mission - front & side image overlap, camera angle, altitude, GSD, flight speed - can be adjusted based on the requirements of the area.
• Save or duplicate missions to fly the same area of interest several times
• Store the basemap with your flight plan using offline maps
• Change street/satellite basemap provider 
• Seamless workflow with Pix4D’s processing software 
• Automated image transfer from drone-to-device	
• Upload images directly from the device to Pix4D software in the cloud for processing  
  (license required)


Post-flight processing & analysis using Pix4D’s software on cloud or desktop:

• Achieve survey-grade results from lightweight and compact cameras to large-frame metric cameras
• Usage of Ground Control Points (GCPs) for improving the relative and absolute accuracy of the model
• Generate and modify
  - Point clouds
  - Orthomosaics
  - Digital elevation models (DSM/DTM)
  - Index maps (e.g. NDVI)
  - And more
• Measure distances, surfaces, and volumes


Usage information
Ensure you have the latest firmware installed and the app is up to date. 
The app follows the flight plan and does not avoid obstacles automatically. 
Pix4D accepts no liability for damage, injuries or legalities from the misuse of this app. Use only in safe environments.

## Key features

- Automated drone mapping
- Multiple flight plan options
- Adjustable flight parameters
- Offline map support
- Seamless Pix4D software integration
- Automated image transfer

## Recent user reviews (10 of 20)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pix4dcapture/id953486050/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Something has changed here?!

*2022-10-12*

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?

### 2/5 — Lack of integrations are a deal breaker

*2022-08-24*

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.

### 1/5 — Inconsistency is unacceptable

*2021-09-24*

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.

### 2/5 — Could be better

*2021-08-22*

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

### 1/5 — It needs some work

*2021-05-14*

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.

### 3/5 — HELP!!

*2020-10-06*

We use an Inspire 2 drone from DJI to do Survey Topography with Pix4D, since the new update, we've had trouble with the camera view selection. It is just a black screen when you open up the camera view. I open the DJI app, and I can see the camera perfectly fine... What is happening?

### 4/5 — Drone speed

*2020-10-01*

Great to use overall but recent app update two days ago changed speeds to be around 4 mph across all settings. Using a mavic pro 2. Hard to use app as of right now.

### 1/5 — Don’t Expect any support from the company

*2020-09-21*

Their software would not connect to my drone.   I have painstakingly went through forums and their system checks procedures.  When I requested some bit of technical assistance to help with this problem I mind as well had a bot give me the same links I had already tried but instead I got the courtesy of a human to say they wouldn’t help.  I can’t can’t capture images with there free software  why trust paying for their software to process it.

### 3/5 — Mapping works well but map resolution is horrible

*2020-05-30*

This app flies the most intuitive path of all the apps I’ve tried but the image quality of the map for planning your flight might as well be one big pixel,really difficult if you don’t want a certain area mapped/flown over.

### 4/5 — Great app

*2019-06-07*

While there are always things which I would like to see added - I’m super happy that the mfg has addressed the exif and live preview issues with the mavic pro 2. I find the ease of use of the app and the ability to easily fly a double grid with the camera at 30 degrees gives great results for 3D site point clouds with their photogrammetry software.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your rating. Your suggestions and feedbacks are valuable for the improvement of our application.

## Frequently asked questions about Pix4Dcapture

### 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.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 4.13.1 — 2021-06-24

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

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