At the ASPRS EGLR Summer Technical Meeting in Columbus, Ohio, PixElement demonstrated how AI, semantic segmentation, and monocular depth estimation can help automate complex production photogrammetry workflows.

Aerial LiDAR provides powerful, high-resolution 3D point clouds that can contain billions of points. While LiDAR provides incredible detail, it also includes noise and unwanted artifacts like moving cars and pedestrians that must be filtered out during data processing...

In heavy industry and civil construction, a single snapshot of a site is rarely enough to tell the full story. Project managers and site foremen need to understand how their landscape is evolving, whether that means tracking earth-moving progress or monitoring fluctuations in raw material inventory.

With StockpileStudio’s Auto-Outline Confidence System, you can visually and interactively control the balance of high-confidence and low-confidence stockpile selection...

StockpileStudio is a dedicated add-on module for detecting and measuring stockpiles directly inside PixElement...

When volume and polygon reports leave your desk, they often become client-facing deliverables, shared with project managers, engineers, contractors, or regulators....

FastDraft is designed to accelerate your photogrammetry workflows by providing a direct connection to professional 2D and 3D drafting services. This tool allows users to request specific linework within your project, offering a precise, managed solution for areas that need exact detailing...

Major updates to the TIN workflow now give users greater flexibility in creating, editing, and analyzing terrain models...

Some features are just too subtle or complex for automated modeling to get right. That’s where stereo reconstruction comes in—giving you the ability to manually inspect and recover information of structures using overlapping aerial images...

If you’ve ever flown over a metal rooftop or body of water, you might’ve noticed strange streaks, color artifacts, or even missing pixels in your orthophoto...

Our latest update to PixElement makes it easier than ever to document and share your polygon data with a simple, exportable PDF report...

In this article, we will walk you through how to use the new **Add Annotation** tool. Please see the corresponding video tutorial below.

In this article, we will walk you through how to use the new Edit Translations Tool, designed to expedite translation updates directly inside the app, without having to send files back and forth. Please see the corresponding video tutorial below.

PixElement’s latest update introduces a set of practical tools and performance improvements aimed at making your mapping workflows more efficient, accurate, and user-friendly...

Are you an enterprise company looking for advanced photogrammetry solutions to enhance efficiency and precision in your operations? In industries like construction, mining, and surveying, advancements in geospatial data processing open up new possibilities for innovation and efficiency...

In this article, we will be looking at how to create contours in the survey canvas. Please see the video tutorial of this below...

Today, we are excited to walk you through the PixElement desktop packages available to you, designed to bring advanced aerial photogrammetry tools directly to your desktop.

In this article, we introduce a new feature in PixElement, the Volume Report tool, which allows you to export a concise PDF report of all of the volumes created in the canvas tab. This report includes key volume calculations, measurements, and metadata, providing a clear summary for project documentation, client deliverables, or internal analysis. Whether you're tracking stockpile quantities, excavation volumes, or material movement, the Volume Report tool simplifies reporting and enhances workflow efficiency.

We’re excited to announce the release of Profile Viewer, a powerful new tool in PixElement’s Survey Canvas designed to help users with elevation analysis and grading workflows.

In this article, we will be looking at 3D modeling with aerial photogrammetry using oblique and orbit imagery.

We’re thrilled to share what’s new and what’s coming your way in the world of aerial photogrammetry....

Introducing Profile Viewer, Volume Reports, and Snapping Polylines to Mesh: Streamlining Precision with PixElement...

Before processing your project, be sure to add and assign manual tiepoints, if you do not have any ground control points already...

At the ASPRS International Technical Symposium, Dr. Zoltan Koppanyi of PixElement discussed our approach to merging UAS-based LiDAR and photogrammetry data. By carefully addressing alignment challenges...

On October 15, 2024, Ben Vander Jagt, founder and CEO of PixElement, delivered an insightful presentation at the ASPRS Eastern Great Lakes Region Annual Meeting, hosted by the University of Toledo....

Today, we are going to explore two key technologies that you can implement into your workflow when correcting the geolocation of your photogrammetry data: RTK (Real Time Kinematic) and PPK (Post-Processing Kinematic)...

We’re excited to introduce a powerful new tool in PixElement - the Edit Clipping Bounds feature...

The Analyzer tab is used for viewing the sparse point cloud, editing your reference points and viewing the photos taken by the aerial system...

Today we are going to be going over how to use the Canvas tab in PixElement. Please see the video version of this article below...

In today’s tutorial, we are going to look at assigning a “Site” for your projects. With this feature, you are able to assign specific projects to the same site tag, allowing you to view all projects from the same site and view progressions of your datasets through time.

Drone technology and aerial photogrammetry is transforming the commercial and residential construction industry, providing faster, more accurate data collection and project management tools.

In this article we are exploring an aerial photogrammetry mission to check out the progression of a road expansion project on Ulry Road in Westerville, Ohio.

In this article we will be looking at the options you have when registering your LiDAR data.

The demand for efficient and cost-effective infrastructure development is at an all-time high. Road and highway construction projects are among the most complex and resource-intensive undertakings, requiring precision, planning and focus on safety.

The recent P3DL conference brought together industry leaders to discuss the latest advancements in geospatial technologies.

Accurate modeling in aerial photogrammetry relies on a thorough understanding of Geodesy, the science of measuring and representing the Earth. Key concepts such as ellipsoids, geoids and datums are foundational for understanding how software algorithms accurately plot and model projects.

Collecting accurate data is the backbone of successful photogrammetry projects. At PixElement, our mission is to provide advanced tools that make mapping and modeling more precise and efficient.

Maps and geospatial systems are an integral part of our everyday lives, guiding us through towns and cities, aiding in disaster response, and even assisting in archaeological discoveries. But have you ever wondered how aerial photogrammetry and mapping came to be?

This tutorial supplement will take you through all of the different deliverables you can generate within PixElement.

This tutorial supplement will go through understanding the Bundle Adjustment Report viewable in the overview tab of your project.

In aerial photogrammetry, determining the optimal altitude is all about finding the delicate balance between precision and efficiency.

In aerial photogrammetry, the quality of your data depends on not only your equipment but also on you. As a practitioner in this dynamic field, your expertise, attention to detail, and adherence to best practices are paramount for achieving accurate and reliable results.

Aerial photogrammetry has been a part of the evolution of geospatial technology and understanding for the last century, transforming how we capture and analyze the world from above.

Creating a reliable and accurate photogrammetry model efficiently is crucial for many companies across various industries.

In aerial photogrammetry, imagery overlap is an essential principle to master to obtain the best results from your dataset.

Hello and welcome! This tutorial article we will show you how to start a project with LiDAR and imagery data in PixElement.

So, you have uploaded your project files and they now need to be calibrated to their GCPs or tiepoints to be created and identified.

In this latest tutorial video, we'll walk you through the process of starting a project with LiDAR and imagery data, showcasing how these two technologies combine to create accurate 3D models.

If you’re new to PixElement and not sure where to start, you’re in the right place. In this article, we will show you how to start a project and get mapping.

In our latest video tutorial, we explore how to use Light Detection and Ranging, commonly known as LiDAR, within PixElement

At PixElement, we are always working to provide you with the best tools for aerial photogrammetry.

In the realm of surveying and engineering education, the Surveying and Engineering Program at Ferris State University’s College of Engineering Technology stands as a beacon of excellence...

When it comes to capturing spatial data, two prominent technologies stand out: LiDAR and Photogrammetry.

Ready to delve into the world of aerial photogrammetry? Our tutorial series is here to guide you through the process from start to finish.

Welcome to our comprehensive guide to aerial photogrammetry.

Welcome to PixElement: Your Solution for Aerial Mapping!

Welcome to PixElement, where innovation meets precision.