LiDAR technology competes with, but also complements photogrammetry - this is how.
Contrary to pop culture impressions, lasers aren’t only destructive, planet-destroying beams. Lasers are one of the most precise ways to measure distances. This includes LiDAR, which is becoming more and more accessible in consumer markets. Pix4D’s technology is about measuring from images, but LiDAR can also be incorporated into the workflow. Here’s how LiDAR differs from photogrammetry, but also how they can work hand in hand.
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