How the Smallest Variables Can Have a Huge Effect on Mapping – Interview with Pix4D

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Timestamps

• [00:22] Paul introduces Angad Singh from Pix4D; Angad helps integrate drones and photogrammetry into your workflow
• [01:57] Can you achieve survey grade data using Pix4D?
• [03:00] Discussing the importance of intimately understanding how Pix4D works
• [04:06] Angad talks about the different industries that he works with
• [05:08] Top 3 industries that are benefiting from drone technology
• [05:36] Tips and tricks for using drone mapping in crime scene reconstruction
• [08:25] The challenges of turning a 3 dimensional earth surface into 2 dimensional flatland
• [09:26] Discussing Pix4D capabilities
• [13:33] How does the focal length of the sensor affect the accuracy of your maps?
• [15:02] Why should you never zoom in or out while doing accident reconstruction?
• [15:44] How can the ground sampling distance impact the accuracy of your data-set?
• [16:38] How does the resolution and focal length of the sensor affect image quality?
• [17:41] How can you get the best possible resolution with a DJI Phantom 4 Pro? Learn how you can achieve a 1 cm Pixel size by processing data in Pix4D
• [19:40] Will using different templates for processing data from Nadir, cross hatch and orbit missions result in greater accuracy?
• [20:06] How to produce a visually appealing drone mapping model using photogrammetry
• [22:13] Can you produce good drone mapping data in windy conditions?
• [24:36] Angad discusses the various nuances of NDVI mapping
• [25:38] What is radiometric calibration? We talk about the important of using the right sensor and producing data that is radiometrically calibrated
• [27:01] How can drones help address the critical issue of food security?
• [28:39] Learn how the ability of using the Pix4D Ag deliverable across different platforms renders it truly beneficial
• [30:50] What is the difference between a linear rolling shutter and global shutter? Can using a linear rolling shutter cause disruptions to your content?
• [33:43] Angad shares his contact information