Learning Pix4D Drone Mapping

Course details

Pix4D is a leader in small unmanned aerial system (sUAS or "drone") photogrammetry, building software that enables users to analyze complex image data and create orthomosaics and 3D models, all from photographs. With a drone, a camera, and the powerful processing engine in Pix4D, the science of photogrammetry is accessible to just about anyone. In this course, you can learn the basics of using Pix4D. Instructor Paul Tice explains how Pix4D pairs with different drones and cameras, and then shows how to program simple 2D missions for your drone with Pix4Dcapture. He then shows how to prepare for flight and retrieve the data and imagery once your drone has landed. In the last few chapters, Paul dives into Pix4D Desktop, where he shows how to process your data and produce outputs such as point clouds, 3D maps, and models. Plus, learn how to deal with large projects and turn the power of Pix4D onto architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) data, such as 3D building scans.

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Drone mapping

1. The Art and Science of Photogrammetry

02 - What is photogrammetry

2. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

03 - Getting Part 107 certified - sUAS remote pilot
04 - Understanding airspace
05 - Air Map

3. Getting Started

06 - Which mapping drone and camera are right for you
07 - Pix4Dbim - Mapper, fields, and model

4. Pix4Dcapture App

08 - Using the Pix4Dcapture app to choose a mission - Part 1
09 - Using the Pix4Dcapture app to choose a mission - Part 2

5. Your First Flight

10 - Preflight checks
11 - Downloading and naming your data

6. Coordinate Systems and Projections Overview

12 - The mathematical model of Earth in Pix4D

7. Pix4D Desktop - Introduction

13 - Overview of Pix4D - Creating your first project
14 - Coordinate systems and projections
15 - Processing options template
16 - The Pix4D Map View interface
17 - Definitions - Densified point cloud, 3D textured mesh, DSM, DTM, and so on
18 - Initial processing - General
19 - Initial processing - Matching
20 - Initial processing - Calibration
21 - Creating the quality report
22 - Quality checking your data
23 - Processing the point cloud
24 - Generating a 3D textured mesh
25 - Advanced processing options
26 - Processing DSM and orthomosaic
27 - Additional outputs for DSM, orthomosaic, and index
28 - Using the Index Calculator toolset
29 - Choosing your output coordinate system
30 - Uploading to the cloud for processing

8. Pix4D Desktop - Advanced Processing

31 - GCP - Creating a high-precision project, part 1
32 - GCP - Creating a high-precision project, part 2
33 - GCP - Creating a high-precision project, part 3
34 - GCP - Creating a high-precision project, part 4
35 - GCP - Creating a high-precision project rayCloud Editor
36 - MTP - Enhancing precision through manual tie points
37 - Splitting and merging large projects, part 1
38 - Splitting and merging large projects, part 2
39 - Splitting and merging large projects, part 3
40 - Splitting and merging large projects, part 4
41 - rayCloud interface and basic features
42 - rayCloud editing
43 - Annotation tools
44 - Volume calculator
45 - Mosaic Editor
46 - Thermal mapping

9. Pix4D for AEC

47 - AEC application - 3D scans and Pix4D

10. Pix4D Support and Certification

48 - How to search for help and resources