Pix4D

Pix4D makes photogrammetry software, which builds maps and three-dimensional models from photographs. The images can come from a drone, an aircraft or a hand-held device.

What Pix4D offers

• Desktop and cloud processing — turns captured images into maps and 3D models.
• PIX4Dcatch — a capture app for terrestrial 3D scanning, with RTK and LiDAR options for survey-grade accuracy.
• Online platform — a hosted service for mapping from the ground or the air, following site progress and keeping records.
• Training and support — courses and dedicated support representatives for larger organisations.

Who it works with

The software is used across surveying, agriculture, construction, infrastructure, engineering, mining, public safety and telecommunications. Its published case stories include earthquake damage assessment and architectural design.

Key facts

• Founded: 2011
• Background: built on scientific research in photogrammetry
• Drone support: compatibility information for different drones is published