(09/27/22) Introduction and Data Processing with Pix4D Software

 In week 6 the class began to explore the Pix4D software features and the processing necessary for a 3D model of a flight zone (point cloud and triangle mesh) along with an animated flythrough. The data collected for the processing was gathered the previous week when flight crews flew missions at the John Wright Martell Forestry Center. It is an important reminder that as data is being processed and gathered, organization is a valuable tool and is necessary when working larger datasets altogether.


Flight data captured during Martell Forestry Center flight

Processing data is made up of three steps. Initial Processing, Point Cloud and Triangle Mesh creation, and DSM and Orthomosaic and Index. The processing took longer than expected because of an non-updated software platform. 


Point Cloud captured from flight at Martell Forestry Center


Triangle mesh of flight location

The final processing feature explored was an animated fly-through of the flight area. Below is an image of the animated fly-through path. Attempting also to add a video of the animated fly through.






It was interesting really diving into the Pix4D software to see what different 3D models and features can be used from simple aerial photos being captured. 







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