DroneDeploy Aerial vs PIX4Dcatch
DroneDeploy Aerial
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| Figure | DroneDeploy Aerial | PIX4Dcatch |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $159/mo | $132.50/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Spec score · Drone Mapping Software | 8.3 (#6) | 8.1 (#7) |
| Capture | The platform supports automated flight planning and capture, including docked drones through the Flight app. | The app records image frames with positional and orientation information and provides real-time feedback on scan coverage. |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, United States | Lausanne, Switzerland |
| Processing | Most maps are processed automatically and made available within minutes to a few hours after upload. | 3D processing does not happen on the mobile device; processing requires a valid PIX4Dcloud or PIX4Dmatic license or trial. |
| Purpose | DroneDeploy Aerial lets teams fly drones, capture site data and turn it into automated insights. | PIX4Dcatch is a mobile app for ground 3D scans that turns terrestrial data into 3D models. |
| Support | The Flight & Analysis plan includes email and live chat support; Ag Lite lists email-based support. | PIX4D customers and trial holders can contact the support team, while prospective customers can contact sales or post in the PIX4D Community. |
Plans
DroneDeploy Aerial
- Ag Lite Plan$1,908 a year
- Flight & Analysis Plan$4,188 a year
- Advanced Flight & Analysis PlanPriced on request
- DroneDeploy AerialPriced on request
PIX4Dcatch
- DiscoveryFree
- PIX4Dcatch Pro$132.50 a month
- PIX4Dcatch Pro + PIX4Dcloud Pro$506.67 a month
In their own words
DroneDeploy Aerial
DroneDeploy Aerial has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
PIX4Dcatch
PIX4Dcatch is a mobile app for capturing ground scans and turning terrestrial data into 3D models. It records image frames with position and orientation information and gives real-time feedback on scan coverage. Georeferenced models are created with photogrammetry and LiDAR; LiDAR depth capture is used by the iOS version, while Android processing does not use depth data. Processing happens off the phone and requires a valid PIX4Dcloud or PIX4Dmatic license or trial. Captured data can be uploaded to PIX4Dcloud or exported to PIX4Dmapper or PIX4Dmatic, and the product page describes overlays for DXF, IFC, and SHP designs. Phone GNSS location is expected to be accurate to a few meters; a supported RTK device can provide absolute accuracy in the range of a few centimeters, with compatible equipment and an active regional NTRIP subscription. After login, capture can work offline, but cloud uploads need internet access. PIX4Dcloud can process up to 4,000 images per project. The Discovery license is free; PIX4Dcatch Pro is $132.50 a month, billed yearly, excluding taxes.