Bad Elf Flex: Getting Started with PIX4D Terrestrial Scanning

Bad Elf Flex: Getting Started with PIX4D Terrestrial Scanning


Solution

To get started with terrestrial scanning using your Bad Elf Flex and Pix4D, follow this step by step guide. 

Step-by-step

  1. Activate your PIX4Dcatch license with your Pix4D account.
  2. Download and install PIX4Dcatch on your mobile device.
  3. Open and log in to PIX4Dcatch using your Pix4D account.
  4. Attach your phone/tablet and RTK receiver to the handle.
  5. Enter your NTRIP provider details and login credentials.

    *See this article for more information about Choosing the Right RTK Network for your Bad Elf GNSS Receiver.

  6. Validate the NTRIP connection.
  7. Choose your preferred mount point.
  8. Set the NTRIP coordinate reference system according to the specifications of your NTRIP provider
  9. Start capturing your dataset

Once the hardware and software are set up, you have the following options:

  1. Distribute and measure your Pix4D Autotags to improve accuracy.
  2. Compute volumes on site.
  3. Overlay CAD designs or points with the Augmented Reality (AR) features
  4. Process with PIX4Dcloud or Pix4D desktop software
Happy mapping! The Bad Elf and Pix4d Team

For More information visit: https://support.pix4d.com/hc/get-started-with-your-scanning-kit
For Bad Elf Hardware support contact: support@bad-elf.com







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