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Is ContextCapture a Good Alternative to Pix4D?
Today’s show is about Bentley ContextCapture vs Pix4D. Which is the best software for drone mapping and modeling?
Our caller, Bryan, is a construction management professional who has been using Pix4D for his drone mapping needs. Bryan is struggling to export his mapping data from Pix4D to AutoCAD. Bogged down with Pix4D’s complexity, Bryan is wondering if Bentley’s ContextCapture is a good alternative.
To help out Bryan, we first compare ContextCapture to Pix4D and reveal why Pix4D is the gold standard for drone mapping software. Next, we show you how to export different file types from Pix4D to AutoCAD. You will learn how to draw lines and create Manual Tie Points in Pix4D. Is it easier to draw lines in AutoCAD or Pix4D? Are you creating Manual Tie Points (MTP’s) in a geo-rectified map? Is it tedious to export large data-sets from Pix4D? For all this and much more, tune in to our latest show now! Thanks for the great question, Bryan. Fly Safe!
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Timestamps
- [01:20] Will the new FAA drone rules result in a ban on hobby drones in controlled airspace?
- [05:16] Today’s question is about ContextCapture vs Pix4D
- [07:56] Bentley ContextCapture vs Pix4D – How do they compare?
- [09:40] How to draw lines in Pix4D for making measurements off your drone model
- [10:55] How to create Manual Tie Points in Pix4D
- [12:00] Is it easier to draw lines in AutoCAD rather than Pix4D?
- [13:08] Importance of creating Manual Tie Points (MTP’s) in a geo-rectified map
- [15:20] How to export different file types from Pix4D
- [16:10] Is exporting mapping data for larger and complex drone models a tedious task?
- [17:32] Pix4D’s next user conference is coming up in Denver, Colorado. Register Now!
- [18:15] Is Pix4D the best software for drone mapping? Is ContextCapture a good alternative?
- [19:05] Drone U’s Enterprise Membership Program to be launched soon!
