Photogrammetry Basics

Photogrammetry is Hard

Photogrammetry is the science of combining 2D photos into 3D models and data, and it is exactly that: a science. The entire amount of knowledge required to be a professional photogrammetrist requires an entire career with years of study, and is far beyond the scope of this initial primer.  While advanced software and online processing tools have made the process of photogrammetry considerably easier, Aerotas still strongly recommends that photogrammetry for surveying and engineering applications be performed by someone trained in the science, and certified by the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS).

We hold ourselves to the highest photogrammetry industry standards. In this case, our guiding document is the ASPRS Positional Accuracy Standards for Digital Geospatial Data. These are the exact same standards that are used for manned aerial photogrammetry with larger, metrically calibrated cameras.

Troubleshooting Photogrammetry Issues

Please review our section on Troubleshooting Photogrammetry Issues.