We are going to be using the Rock Robotic R3 Pro V2 LiDAR camera on our drone soon. I am trying to determine if we will be able to process the LiDAR data in Pix4Dmatic. Can anyone verify if we can or can not? Thank you, Jean
Hi @craig.baker
You can import the point cloud in LAS/LAZ format after processing it in their software. For more information, please refer to the following article, which explains how to import point clouds: Import point cloud - PIX4Dmatic.
If you want to try it, you can use a trial license: How to get a trial license - PIX4Dmatic
I would appreciate your feedback when you try it.
Regards
You’re going to be very limited in what you can do with that point cloud in pix4d.
I’d suggest getting global mapper pro and getting familiar with the lidar tools. Alternatively, microstation + terrascan, though the learning curve is higher.
Or if you want a free tool to start, get familiar with cloudcompare.
@craig @Derrick_Westoby1 There is still more that we would like to implement for workflows that include LiDAR. Can you tell us more about the industry you’re in and what you would like to achieve? What deliverables do you need for your clients?
We are aware that some workflows require going into 3rd-party applications after PIX4Dmatic, but perhaps there are a few things we can implement to make your lives easier! Even if it’s just to ensure better compatibility with those applications.
In PIX4Dmatic, you can import a point cloud in an empty project then vectorize it, classify it, use other point cloud-based tools (e.g. the section view), and generate a DSM. If you import the point cloud into a photogrammetry project, you can align the point clouds and combine them for the rest of your workflow. With the project images, you can generate a mesh and orthomosaic.