Which Pix4D Version Should I Use For Mapping a Roof?

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Our caller for today, Garrett from Ohio is confused with the myriad of mapping software out there. He plans on taking up a roof mapping job and is considering using Pix4D. But, should Garrett opt for Pix4DMapper or Pix4D Cloud? Apart from Pix4D, we also discuss other options like DroneDeploy, Eagleview, and the latest entrant in the market, Skydio 3D Scan.
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Timestamps
02:05 - Our sponsor for today’s show is Drone U’s Virtual Mapping Class 02:20 - Today’s question is about Pix4D
04:40 - Is there any major difference between a mapping job and an inspection job?
07:10 - Check out our comprehensive drone mapping guide
07:30 - How your final deliverable and workflow impacts your choice of mapping software
08:15 - DroneDeploy, Eagleview or Pix4D - which is the best drone mapping software for you?
12:40 - Is Skydio’s mapping software a good option for mapping and modeling?
15:10 - Why Pix4DMapper is the best option for Garrett
16:33 - What are some of the biggest disadvantages of Pix4DCloud?
17:40 - Determining your data acquisition strategy

[@khalidhashemi1181]

Does it matter which grid system your on.

[@malissa29soulmoxiefoods]

Thanks for sharing

[@dojifly]

Roofr will get you accurate measurements. They don't need to be 5mm accurate. I have been doing drone roof inspections since 2012. Roof measurements since 2017. Eagleview is now using skydio drones for the measurements and inspection for damage. I use a company with AI software to mark roof anomalies (damage) also captures roof dimensions. Depending on the client, insurance Co., public adjuster, attorney, contractor.

[@joeplouff6374]

What program do you use for roof AI roof dimensions?

[@dojifly]

Roofr is pretty good.

[@jerseyshoredroneservices225]

Another consideration might be that the stitching of images that have roofs in them often messes the roof up. It can look like it's a little melted, straight lines can be jagged or misaligned and things like that. I'm not an expert but it seems that the solution is to fix that with manual tie points. This is something that you can't do on cloud based software, as far as I know. Structures that have more complicated roofs like HVAC equipment, solar panels and other things are an even bigger problem.
It would be great if somebody with personal experience doing this would comment and say if I'm on the right track or not.

[@Andrew-ui5gp]

i could only think the question was from a roofer or solar installer.