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Description

DroneFTP offers a flexible payment structure for cloud-based photogrammetry processing, catering to a wide range of professionals such as drone pilots, surveyors, engineers, GIS experts, environmental consultants, and construction teams. The platform allows users to easily upload their drone images via an intuitive web interface, while DroneFTP takes care of the heavy processing tasks in the cloud environment. The service produces a variety of deliverables, including georeferenced orthomosaics, Digital Elevation Models (DEMs), LAZ point clouds, and contour maps, all of which are essential for applications in GIS, CAD, surveying, engineering, construction, and environmental projects. By using DroneFTP, users can avoid the high costs associated with specialized processing workstations and ongoing photogrammetry software fees. The platform also serves as an additional processing resource for companies facing temporary increases in workload. Starting at just $10 per GB, photogrammetry processing is available without any obligation to subscribe monthly or annually, making it an accessible option for all users. This model ensures that clients can focus on their core tasks without the burden of heavy upfront investments in technology.

Description

The process of generating a detailed textured mesh from still images using Meshroom is outlined, with Meshroom being a 3D reconstruction tool built on the open-source Photogrammetric Computer Vision Framework known as AliceVision. To enhance the reliability of SIFT feature extraction in difficult images, adjustments to default settings are made, along with the introduction of new filters and the implementation of a DSP-SIFT variant. Mesh quality is further improved through a new post-processing technique, where the status of cells—whether empty or full—is filtered based on solid angle ratios to promote a smoother appearance. Users on certain systems, such as Ubuntu, may encounter compatibility issues between native drivers and Mesa drivers, potentially resulting in an empty black screen. Importantly, AliceVision respects user privacy and does not gather or share any personal or system-related data without explicit consent. Additionally, this website utilizes Google Analytics to collect session data regarding page views, which is solely used to gain insights into user interaction with the website and the overall AliceVision project, ensuring that user experience continues to improve. This commitment to both functionality and privacy reflects a dedication to user satisfaction and software reliability.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

AliceVision No 
Prevu3D No 

Integrations

AliceVision Yes 
Prevu3D Yes 

Pricing Details

$10 per GB
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs No 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs No 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

DroneFTP

Founded

2026

Country

United States

Website

www.droneftp.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

AliceVision

Founded

2018

Country

United States

Website

alicevision.org/#meshroom

Product Features

Drone Mapping

2D Maps No 
3D Maps No 
Annotations No 
Compare Maps No 
Distance Measurement No 
Elevation Profiles No 
Overlays No 
Photogrammetry No 
Sharing Tools No 
Site Progress Tracking No 
Virtual Inspections No 

Product Features

Drone Mapping

2D Maps No 
3D Maps No 
Annotations No 
Compare Maps No 
Distance Measurement No 
Elevation Profiles No 
Overlays No 
Photogrammetry No 
Sharing Tools No 
Site Progress Tracking No 
Virtual Inspections No 

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