Another software similar to Pix4D in the realm of photogrammetry and drone mapping is Agisoft

Metashape, formerly known as Agisoft PhotoScan. Agisoft Metashape offers similar features and
capabilities for processing aerial imagery and generating 3D models and maps. Here are some
key aspects of Agisoft Metashape:

1. **Aerial Imagery Processing**: Agisoft Metashape processes aerial imagery captured by

drones or other aerial platforms, supporting various image formats and cameras.

2. **3D Reconstruction**: It uses photogrammetry algorithms to reconstruct detailed 3D models

and point clouds from the input images, allowing users to capture terrain, buildings, and other
objects.

3. **Orthomosaic Generation**: Agisoft Metashape generates orthomosaics, which are corrected

aerial images with uniform scale and without distortions, suitable for mapping and visualization
purposes.

4. **Point Clouds and DEMs**: The software produces point clouds and Digital Elevation
Models (DEMs) from the input imagery, providing detailed information about the terrain and
surface features.

5. **Volume Calculations**: Agisoft Metashape enables users to calculate volumes of stockpiles,

pits, and other terrain features by comparing surface models generated from different time points.

6. **Integration with GIS and CAD Software**: Similar to Pix4D, Agisoft Metashape integrates
with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software,
allowing users to export data in standard formats for further analysis and integration into existing
workflows.

7. **Multispectral and Thermal Imagery Processing**: Agisoft Metashape supports processing

of multispectral and thermal imagery, making it suitable for applications such as agriculture,
environmental monitoring, and remote sensing.
8. **Training and Support**: Agisoft provides training materials, documentation, and technical
support to help users learn the software and address any issues they encounter.

Agisoft Metashape is widely used in industries such as agriculture, construction, archaeology,

surveying, and cultural heritage preservation for tasks such as mapping, site documentation, 3D
modeling, and analysis. Like Pix4D, it offers powerful tools for processing aerial imagery and
generating accurate 3D models and maps from drone data.