Photogrammetry software turns photos, often captured by drones, into accurate maps, 3D models, orthophotos, point clouds, and CAD-ready outputs. And it is also capable of extracting the data. But while that’s easy to explain technically, it doesn’t answer how it actually works in day-to-day projects. This article explores what professionals expect from photogrammetry software and how we’ve shaped 3Dsurvey around those real-world needs.
Why photogrammetry software?
Over the last few years, we at 3Dsurvey had the privilege to talk to hundreds of professionals-surveyors, drone pilots, engineers, miners and construction managers from all over the world. These conversations have revealed a common frustration across diverse industries and regions:
“We’re tired of overly complex photogrammetry software. We just want something that works.”
This is exactly what led to the creation of 3Dsurvey. It’s not about hype or feature overload. It’s about giving professionals a user-friendly survey photogrammetry software solution that’s reliable, simple to learn, and actually designed around real-life fieldwork. Not buzzwords.
A photogrammetry software you actually need
We didn’t just build a photogrammetry software that looks good in a brochure. And we are also not saying our brochure doesn’t look good! 😊
Unlike trend-driven tools, 3Dsurvey stays focused on features that truly help professionals in the field. That’s why our users trust us, because we design for real-world needs, not hype:
- Easy-to-learn – doesn’t require a 3-week training course
- Support for variety of data sources – so you don’t need to jump from software to software
- All major photogrammetry tools included by default – just start working immediately. Build for the future – designed to support endless additional features.
Some people say we should focus more on marketing and they might be right, but we’ve chosen to invest our energy where it matters most: product quality, usability, and customer satisfaction.
Really built by surveyors
Throughout our engagement around the world, we learned that this part matters: 3Dsurvey was developed by land surveyors.
Not just software engineers with a theory about fieldwork, not instructed by business development managers, PR or marketing teams but people who’ve actually done the work. They have collected data, handled clients, stood in mud, and worked against deadlines.
For that reason 3Dsurvey feels intuitive, even for first-time photogrammetry software users. It’s also the reason users say:
“No marketing BS. Straight talk and straight from people who actually have asked the market what they need. Not created solutions for problems that don’t exist and understand that metrology principles are what define the profession.”
-Barry Bassnett
We understand the pain points of other tools, because we’ve lived them.
Support that understands the job
Industry pros often tell us how slow and unhelpful other support teams can be. Not at 3Dsurvey.
If you run into a problem, you’ll get direct, practical answers fast. You’ll talk to someone who’s used the software on real projects, not a generic help desk.
If you buy a perpetual license, we include a full onboarding session for free. Not because it’s a feature, but because it’s the right thing to do.
“One of the reasons that I am a 3Dsurvey partner, is because their customer service is unbeatable, and because they put out an INCREDIBLE amount of content, to help YOU, the user, make the most out of the software.
They are constantly taking feedback from their customers and putting out helpful webinars, videos, and articles to help you work your job and find solutions to your hang ups.”
-Farrah Etcheverry, Etcheverry Land Surveying
Learning that’s open, free, and ongoing
That’s why learning 3Dsurvey comes at no extra cost: we believe education is part of the product. To make learning simple, we built a full library of:
- Free tutorials
- Webinars on real workflows
- Case studies from around the world
Whether you’re brand new to drone photogrammetry or optimizing CAD workflows, you’ll find step-by-step videos, real projects, and honest examples, all available to everyone at every step.
Everything you need in one software
From orthophoto generation and volume calculation to CAD-based vectorization, 3Dsurvey delivers a complete solution that’s ready to go from day one.
“3Dsurvey has been a game-changer for our company. Our mapping efficiency has moved off the charts and cut our operating expenses way down. Integrating our Drone surveys and 3Dsurvey processing has helped us keep pace with our demanding workload.”
-Jeremy Dalmacio, D2 Surveying LLC (US)
All-in-one software but with an option to only buy the functions you need. No cloud lock-in. No forced subscriptions. Made under the Alps! 😊
Basically an all-in-one land survey and photogrammetry software that works the way you expect it to.
Switching isn’t always easy, but it’s often worth it
Many of our customers come from larger, more complicated tools like Pix4D or DJI Terra. Most of them say the same thing: “We wish we had switched sooner.”
“3Dsurvey is one of the really rare software tools that is actually improving with updates. With a CAD drawing on images functionality, I seriously cannot find a reason why somebody would buy any other photogrammetry software. 3Dsurvey is my preferred suggestion to all users that need photogrammetry software, whether they are land surveyors, miners or construction workers.”
-Kamil Tomiak, UAV LiDAR and Photogrammetry Specialist, Navigate Poland
If you’ve been feeling stuck, frustrated, or unsupported, we invite you to try something different. Something more human. Something made for professionals.
Start simple
You can start with a free trial. You can explore the tutorials. You can talk to a real person before making any decisions. We’re not here to push. We’re here to help.
Afterall 3Dsurvey is made by surveyors, trusted by professionals and built to make your work easier. If you want or need more reasons on why to choose 3Dsurvey, read this blog post.
