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Point Cloud
Visualization

Every point is a precise 3D measurement in space. Hundreds of millions of them together form a mathematically accurate replica of your physical site — measurable, analyzable, and permanent.

What Exactly Is a Point Cloud?

A point cloud is a collection of individual data points in 3D space — each one representing a real measured location on your site's surface. Think of it as a 3D photograph made of pure geometry.

Simulated point cloud (photogrammetric output)

~247M points · 1.8cm accuracy · Commercial Site

Point size
Structure
Ground / Terrain
Equipment / Objects
Vegetation
Noise / Outliers
200–2,000+ pts/m²
Point Density
Typical photogrammetric output
1–3 cm
Positional Accuracy
With ground control points
50M – 2B+
Points per Project
Depending on site size
.LAS / .LAZ / .E57
Output Formats
Industry-standard formats
The Full Process

From Flight to Point Cloud

Click each step to explore the detail

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STEP 01

Image Capture

The drone flies a pre-planned grid or double-grid flight path over the site, capturing thousands of overlapping high-resolution photos from multiple angles. Each image records GPS coordinates and camera orientation — critical metadata for reconstruction.

What Can You Do With a Point Cloud?

Point clouds aren't just visual — they are precision measurement tools used across engineering, architecture, and inspection workflows.

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Cut & Fill Volumes

Calculate earthwork volumes for grading projects with cubic-meter precision — no manual surveying needed.

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As-Built Verification

Compare the point cloud to design drawings to confirm structural elements are built exactly to spec.

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Facade & Structural Inspection

Detect deformations, cracks, and settlement by comparing multiple time-series point clouds of the same structure.

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Terrain Modeling (DTM/DSM)

Extract bare-earth Digital Terrain Models or full Digital Surface Models for hydrology and civil planning.

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Utility & Pipeline Corridors

Map underground and above-ground utilities in 3D for conflict analysis and infrastructure planning.

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Heritage Preservation

Create an immutable 3D archive of historic structures for restoration reference and conservation documentation.

Compatible With Leading Platforms

Autodesk ReCapCloudCompareTrimble RealWorksLeica CycloneAutoCADRevitCivil 3DArcGISQGISPix4D

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to Capture Your Site?

We'll fly your project, process the point cloud, and deliver it in the format your workflow needs.