{"id":101882,"date":"2024-04-30T11:43:55","date_gmt":"2024-04-30T15:43:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dronelife.com\/?p=101882"},"modified":"2024-04-30T11:43:55","modified_gmt":"2024-04-30T15:43:55","slug":"pix4d-releases-enhanced-pix4dcatch-2-0-with-ar-features","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dronelife.com\/2024\/04\/30\/pix4d-releases-enhanced-pix4dcatch-2-0-with-ar-features\/","title":{"rendered":"Pix4D Releases Enhanced PIX4Dcatch 2.0 with AR Features"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"PIX4DcatchLatest update integrates professional augmented reality tools for improved precision in AEC sectors.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Swiss-based Pix4D<\/a>, a leading provider of drone and terrestrial mapping solutions, announced today the release of the upgraded version of their mobile scanning app, PIX4Dcatch 2.0. This update introduces augmented reality (AR) capabilities and expands compatibility with various RTK devices, aiming to enhance productivity and precision in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industries.<\/p>\n

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PIX4Dcatch, known for its user-friendly interface, combines photogrammetry and LiDAR technologies with RTK positioning to produce highly accurate 3D models. These models achieve precision levels up to 1 cm under optimal conditions, with typical accuracies ranging from less than 5 cm to 10 cm. The application is crucial for documenting, visualizing, and analyzing real-world site conditions and measurements, which are readily exportable to CAD\/GIS platforms for further use in project planning and collaboration.<\/p>\n

Pix4Dcatch with Augmented Reality Features<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 2.0 version enriches the user experience with new AR features, allowing for real-time interactions with project sites. “Using AR, plans can be overlaid on-site and visualized for rapid approval during project design, construction, and post-construction inspections,” the company stated. This functionality is particularly useful for instant communication of annotations and field notes from office to site, enhancing the efficiency of project workflows.<\/p>\n

Further enhancements include integration with three additional RTK devices: the Emlid Reach RX, the Trimble DA2, and the Bad Elf Flex. This broadens the scope of device compatibility, providing more options for users in various operational environments. PIX4Dcatch 2.0 also introduces automatic Tag Detection for Ground Control Points (GCPs) and Measured Target Points (MTPs), as well as compatibility with selected base stations.<\/p>\n