About this episode
Today's show is about drone mapping software. Which is the best and most capable software to map a roof? 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. You will also learn how your final deliverable and acquisition strategy impacts the choice of your mapping software. And we also share some great resources to help you out. Enjoy! Recently crashed your drone? Unable to find trained technicians who can repair your drone quickly and at a reasonable rate? Don’t fret. The cool folks at Fortress UAV can help you get your drone back up in the air in as little as 7 days! Use Promo Code “DroneU” to get 25% off. Drone U Members get an extra 5% off on total repair costs. Check them out now! Check out our comprehensive drone mapping guide - https://learning.thedroneu.com/what-is-drone-mapping-software/?v=1 Get Your Biggest and Most Common Drone Certificate Questions Answered by Downloading this FREE Part 107 PDF Make sure to get yourself the all-new Drone U landing pad! Get your questions answered: https://thedroneu.com/. If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is to subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us real quick? While you’re there, leave us a 5-star review, if you’re inclined to do so. Thanks! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-drone-u/id967352832. Become a Drone U Member. Access to over 30 courses, great resources, and our incredible community. Follow Us Site – https://thedroneu.com/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/droneu Instagram – https://instagram.com/thedroneu/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/thedroneu YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/droneu 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 ??