Pix4D Launches PIX4Dcatch 2.0 with Professional-Grade AR and RTK Device Integration
Pix4D, a renowned provider of drone and terrestrial mapping solutions, has recently unveiled PIX4Dcatch 2.0, an enhanced version of its terrestrial scanning iOS mobile app. This latest iteration of the app introduces professional-grade augmented reality (AR) capabilities and extends compatibility with a wide range of RTK devices.
PIX4Dcatch serves as a mobile 3D scanning and AR visualization tool that is widely utilized by architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals worldwide. By combining photogrammetry and Lidar technology, and now integrated with RTK positioning for enhanced precision and accuracy, the app enables users to generate high-accuracy 3D models of sites. These models facilitate precise measurements of distances and volumes, streamline documentation and visualization of existing site conditions, and support as-built measurements that can be exported to CAD/GIS for seamless sharing and collaboration.
The 2.0 update of PIX4Dcatch brings a host of new features, including professional-grade AR functionalities that allow real-time interaction with a site. Users can overlay plans on-site, visualize them for quick approval during project phases, and send annotations and field notes from the office to the site for contextual viewing. Additionally, the app now supports integration with three new RTK devices, with more devices expected to be added in the future. Other enhancements include automatic Tag Detection for GCPs and MTPs, as well as compatibility with selected base stations.
Overall, PIX4Dcatch 2.0 offers a cutting-edge solution for surveying, construction, and building professionals, complementing Pix4D’s cloud and desktop-based photogrammetry processing software. The addition of AR features and expanded RTK device compatibility further solidifies PIX4Dcatch’s position as a leading tool for professionals seeking advanced mapping and visualization solutions.
