3D Scan Map capture

[Airwolf]

Using 3D Scan Map capture on the Skydio X10 and I am not getting a proper model when the scan is completed, and the images are processed? Any ideas? I am scanning a post wildfire area with a 60% slope on average. Area is about 20 acres.

Since I can't upload a tiff imager here I have attached a screen shot of the tiff imager the Skydio generates in the controller.

 

[SWCMCD]

I'm unable to see the image for some reason. This is our 3D imaging we've been able to do. Very flat terrain here in the panhandle of Florida. I'm using DroneDeploy for processing.

 

[Airwolf]

I'm unable to see the image for some reason. This is our 3D imaging we've been able to do. Very flat terrain here in the panhandle of Florida. I'm using DroneDeploy for processing. View attachment 1166

Yes, you can't see the image because the on-board processing produced only that as the model. What was the flight elevation you set for your mapping in that model above? We set ours to 220 feet above launch point. So, if it can only do a scan on a flat surface than it is completely useless for us. For $3000 a year it was promised to process the model from the images on board the X10 and output a 3D model. And what exactly is the difference between 3D Surface and Mapper? I used the Mapper. The whole point is to be able to produce a 3D model without having to use external software. We can't install Pix4D on our work computers due to agency approval. We have legacy approval for Agisoft PhotoScan but we can't install that on new computers. So, we really only have this on-board option but it doesn't seem to work.

 

[SWCMCD]

We were flying at 150 feet above the ground. This is another one we did yesterday and processed through DroneDeploy. I'm pretty happy with the output. I work for mosquito control and we have 2 large treatment drones that we use as well. We're currently on a trial period with DroneDeploy and they worked really hard to get our 3D scans into our software program that we use and they figured it out. I have a decent POC that I can give you in case you're interested in trying it out. Send me an e-mail [email protected] Unfortunately for us, our budget cuts this year won't allow us to purchase it, but they have work arounds that'll possibly get it cheaper.



Try this as well. It might help you out. I got it from a friend of mine yesterday as we're trying to figure out cheaper options. 6 Best Free Drone Mapping Software Solutions - Pilot Institute

When it comes to 3D Surface versus Mapper...I have no clue. We did use the on board 3D mapper but found that it took way too long and the batteries weren't enough to complete the process. DroneDeploy processes in the cloud, so I can upload the pictures and let it process overnight.