New ReCap Functionality and My First Point Cloud Creation

So, I finally broke down and purchased a drone. I got a really good deal on a DJI Phantom 3 Professional with a bundle. I have read some mixed reviews on the Phantom 4 and some really good reviews on the Phantom 3.

Anyway, to get to the news and the software I used to create this so called “masterpiece”.

To begin, I used Pix4D Mapper to capture the images with the drone and my android tablet. I did a polar flight path around my house and it took a total of 23 pictures. I know what you’re thinking, “it couldn’t be that good of data with just 23 pictures”. Well, I didn’t think it would either.

Have you seen the new ReCap Photo? If you haven’t, and you are processing pictures, I highly recommend it. If you are wondering how to get it, it’s quite easy. If you are a subscriber to ReCap Pro, uninstall it, and reinstall the new version. It will then install ReCap Photo. It is now an install instead of having to use the Photo to 3D option online.

This new install is MUCH better. It has many more features, one being my favorite…

Coordinate System projection!!!

Below is a screenshot of the program with my 23 processed pictures…

After processing this in ReCap Photo, I brought it into ReCap to generate an .rcs file to bring into InfraWorks.

My next task is to shoot lots more photos at different altitudes and angles. Stay tuned…

 

 

September Issue of AUGIWorld Magazine

Make sure to check out my article “A Civil View from Your Seat” in the latest issue of AUGIWorld Magazine. Select the image below…

New Products Added to the AEC Collection

From today, Autodesk is expanding the scope and value of the AEC Collection to deliver a better range of industry-leading solutions that help customers design, engineer, and construct higher-quality, more predictable building and civil infrastructure projects – all without a change in price!

If you are currently subscribed to the Collection, you will be able to access these programs through your Autodesk account. Your current products will not be affected by this and you will receive your serial numbers for your new product entitlements from today.

Which products are now included?

	Advance Steel Advance Steel detailing software is built on the AutoCAD platform. Structural engineering professionals use the software to help accelerate design, steel detailing, steel fabrication, and steel construction
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	Dynamo Studio Dynamo Studio is a stand-alone programming environment that enables designers to create visual logic to explore parametric conceptual designs and automate tasks
	Revit Live Revit Live cloud service turns Revit and Revit LT models into an immersive experience in one click, helping architects understand, explore, and share their designs
	Structural Bridge Design With Structural Bridge Design software, perform integrated loading, analysis, and code checking of small to medium-span bridges, and deliver design reports faster. Rely on more accurate, consistent data

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