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Capture and process your legacy drone images with ease

Use our 3Dsurvey Pilot app and photogrammetry software and process your drone captured images to generate highly accurate, metric and geo-referenced results.

  • OVERVIEW
  • KEY FEATURES for Android
  • KEY FEATURES for iOS
  • FAQ
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OVERVIEW

Transform your legacy drone into an accurate surveying and mapping tool

Use an ordinary consumer drone and generate highly accurate, metric and geo-referenced results for professional use with our 3Dsurvey Pilot tool.

Screenshot of the 3Dsurvey pilot app interface showing planning method

Accurate mobile app to plan your flight missions

Image of a drone pilot using the controllers. In the background is a drone and ground target.

Free addition to 3Dsurvey photogrammetry software

Screenshot of the 3Dsurvey pilot app interface showing flight plan

Various flight paths to capture images with GPS data

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

What you can expect from 3Dsurvey Pilot

This tool brings you some unique features and provides even greater efficiency.

Features and benefits for Android

  • Automated drone flight & image acquisition
  • Telemetry and live camera feed during the mission
  • Simple workflow with 3Dsurvey's processing software
  • Flight parameters for each mission - front & side image overlap, camera angle, flying height (AGL), flight speed - can be adjusted based on the requirements of the area and the project
  • Advanced settings and options for demanding missions.
3Dsurvey employee walking with drone and GNSS receiver in hand

Plan your mission - flight plans for different needs

  • GRID Single Grid or Double Grid for mapping of rectangle areas - the fastest way for planning routes with simple settings.
  • POLYGON Mapping of advanced/irregular shaped areas - additional area shapes and advanced settings.
  • ROAD Developed specifically for simple and effective road, rail & corridor mapping.
  • CIRCLE Circular mission for object mapping - always facing your point of interest for object 3D model reconstruction.
  • URBANSCAN Best mission for 3D model of large urban area
  • FREE FLIGHT Position or time-based shutter trigger. Works also with Mavic mini 2 and Air 2s.
  • DOME Flight on multiple heights for single 3D object.

Please keep in mind: Make sure you have the latest firmware installed and the app is up to date. The app follows the flight plan and does not avoid obstacles automatically. 3Dsurvey accepts no liability for damage, injuries or legalities from the misuse of this app. Use only in safe environments and follow your local drone regulation.

Features and benefits for iOS

  • Automated drone flight & image acquisition
  • Telemetry and live camera feed during the mission
  • Simple workflow with 3Dsurvey's processing software
  • Flight parameters for each mission - front & side image overlap, camera angle, flying height (AGL), flight speed - can be adjusted based on the requirements of the area and the project
  • Advanced settings and options for demanding missions.
  • Post-flight processing & analysis using 3Dsurvey desktop software:
  • Capture and recreate natural environment in digital form and survey from the office. Achieve high-resolution outputs with cm-grade accuracy.
  • Use of Ground Control Points (GCPs) for improving the relative and absolute accuracy of the model
Screenshot of 3Dsurvey Pilot app in the iOS app store

Plan your mission - flight plans for different needs

  • GRID Single/Double Grid for mapping of rectangle areas - the fastest way for planning routes with simple settings
  • POLYGON Mapping of advanced/irregular shaped areas - additional area shapes and advanced settings
  • ROAD Developed specifically for simple and effective road, rail & corridor mapping
  • CIRCLE Circular mission for object mapping - always facing your point of interest for object 3D model reconstruction

Please keep in mind: Make sure you have the latest firmware installed and the app is up to date. The app follows the flight plan and does not avoid obstacles automatically. 3Dsurvey accepts no liability for damage, injuries or legalities from the misuse of this app. Use only in safe environments and follow your local drone regulation.

App only supports the following drones:

DJI: Phantom 4 Pro V2, Phantom 4 Pro, Phantom 4, Phantom 3 Professional, Phantom 3 Advanced, Mavic Air, Mavic Pro, Mavic 2 Pro, Inspire 1 (Pro), Inspire 2, Spark

Frequently asked questions

3Dsurvey Pilot supports various DJI drones, including:

  • Phantom Series: Phantom 4 Pro V2, Phantom 4 Pro, Phantom 4, Phantom 3 Professional, Phantom 3 Advanced
  • Mavic Series: Mavic Air, Mavic Pro, Mavic 2 Pro
  • Inspire Series: Inspire 1 (Pro), Inspire 2
  • Spark

3Dsurvey Pilot offers several mission planning options to suit different surveying needs:

  • GRID: For mapping rectangular areas quickly with simple settings.
  • POLYGON: For mapping complex, irregular-shaped areas with advanced settings.
  • ROAD: Specifically designed for road, rail, and corridor mapping.
  • CIRCLE: For circular missions, always focusing on a point of interest, ideal for object 3D model reconstruction.

After the flight, the captured images can be processed using the 3Dsurvey desktop software to generate high-resolution, accurate outputs such as:

  • Dense point clouds
  • 3D meshes
  • Topography maps
  • Elevation models (DSM, DTM, DEM)
  • Orthophotos
  • CAD files
  • Contour lines
  • Profiles and cross sections

The software supports various data sources, including LiDAR, Sonar, SLAM, and terrestrial scanners, and is optimized for fast processing with both CPU and GPU support.

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Pricing

Flexible options, affordable pricing, tailored to your needs.

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    All-in-One solution
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    Onboarding training included
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    Supports 18 languages

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