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3DF Zephyr

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From €199/mo Free plan Windows
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Spec score 8.4 #3 of 23 in Drone Mapping Software

What it is

3DF Zephyr is Windows desktop software that reconstructs 3D models from photos, with workflows involving camera sensors, drones, and laser scanners. It estimates camera parameters automatically and offers global or incremental reconstruction pipelines. Outputs include orthophotos, orthomosaics, DEMs, contour lines, sections, CAD drawings, measurements, and project reports. Users can upload models to Sketchfab and videos to YouTube; Unity ArtEngine integration is described for people with an ArtEngine license. Plugins include native support for several laser scanner formats, a beta Canon DSLR remote-shooting plugin, and an experimental GEOBIM Revit plugin. Python scripts and XML files can automate workflows and batch processing. The free plan is for personal use and allows 50 photos or video frames, with limited exports and editing. Zephyr requires Windows 10 or 11, at least 16 GB of RAM, and 20 GB of free disk space. The listed Lite plan costs €199 a month, while the full Zephyr plan is listed at €4,200 a month.

Spec sheet

Purpose
3DF Zephyr automatically reconstructs 3D models from photos and supports workflows using camera sensors, drones, and laser scanners.Read 28 Sep 2026 · 3dflow.net
Free plan
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · 3dflow.net
Trial
The maker offers 30-day trial licenses for Zephyr and Zephyr Lite by application, and requires a company or institutional email address.Read 28 Sep 2026 · 3dflow.net
Integrations
The feature list states that users can upload models directly to Sketchfab and videos to YouTube, and describes Unity ArtEngine integration for ArtEngine license holders.Read 28 Sep 2026 · 3dflow.net
Privacy
3Dflow’s privacy policy says trial request contact details may be shared with a local official reseller when available.Read 28 Sep 2026 · 3dflow.net
Support
The maker lists forum support for Free users and email plus forum support for Lite and full-edition users.Read 28 Sep 2026 · 3dflow.net
Headquarters
Verona, ItalyRead 28 Sep 2026 · 3dflow.net
Founded
2011Read 28 Sep 2026 · 3dflow.net
Company
3Dflow describes itself as a privately held computer vision and image processing consultancy and software house established in 2011 as a University of Verona spin-off.Read 28 Sep 2026 · 3dflow.net
Automation
The full feature list says users can create scripts and automate workflows with Python and configure batch processing with XML files.Read 28 Sep 2026 · 3dflow.net
Deliverables
The software can generate orthophotos, orthomosaics, DEMs, contour lines, sections, CAD drawings, measurements, and project reports.Read 28 Sep 2026 · 3dflow.net
Education
The Education edition has the same features under a license that disallows commercial purposes; the maker lists it from 1200€ + VAT.Read 28 Sep 2026 · 3dflow.net
Plugins
Available plugins include native laser scanner support for Dot Product, FARO, RIEGL, and Z+F formats, a beta Canon DSLR remote shooting plugin, and an experimental GEOBIM Revit plugin.Read 28 Sep 2026 · 3dflow.net
Processing
The feature list describes automatic camera parameter estimation and selectable global or incremental reconstruction pipelines.Read 28 Sep 2026 · 3dflow.net
Requirements
The maker’s system requirements specify Windows 10 or 11, with minimum 16 GB RAM and 20 GB free disk space.Read 28 Sep 2026 · 3dflow.net

Plans and prices

3DF Zephyr Free Free Free for personal use · 50 photos or video frames · single GPU · limited exports and editing · perpetual license Read 28 Sep 2026 · 3dflow.net
3DF Zephyr Lite €199 a month €199.00 + VAT; 12 months of updates included Unlimited images · 2 GPUs · 12 months updates Read 20 Sep 2026 · 3dflow.net
3DF Zephyr (Monthly) €250 a month 30 days, automatically rebilled; renewal optional and cancel anytime Unlimited images, limited by available RAM · full GPU support · full exports · laser scan, GIS, CAD and survey tools Read 28 Sep 2026 · 3dflow.net
3DF Zephyr €4,200 a month €4200.00 + VAT; 12 months of updates included Unlimited images · 12 months updates Read 20 Sep 2026 · 3dflow.net
3DF Zephyr Lite $199, paid once 12 months of updates included Unlimited images, limited by available RAM · up to 2 GPUs · basic exports and editing · perpetual license Read 28 Sep 2026 · 3dflow.net
3DF Zephyr $4,200, paid once 12 months of updates included Unlimited images, limited by available RAM · full GPU support · full exports · laser scan, GIS, CAD and survey tools · perpetual license Read 28 Sep 2026 · 3dflow.net

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Supports global and incremental reconstruction pipelines.
  • Produces orthophotos, DEMs, CAD drawings, and reports.
  • Python scripts and XML can automate workflows.
  • Free personal-use plan allows 50 photos or video frames.
  • Supports point cloud and GIS data export.

Limits

  • Runs on Windows only.
  • Free plan has limited exports and editing.
  • Minimum requirements include 16 GB RAM and 20 GB free disk space.
  • Canon DSLR remote shooting plugin is beta.

Who it suits

3DF Zephyr suits people reconstructing 3D models from photos, including workflows with drones, camera sensors, or laser scanners. Its outputs and automation features may also suit surveying and GIS workflows.

Verdict

3DF Zephyr offers photo-based reconstruction with a wide range of documented outputs and automation options. The free edition has a 50-image limit, and the listed system requirements are specific to Windows 10 or 11.

Where Specifiction places it

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