Tech giant DJI has unveiled version 4.5.0 of its flagship drone mapping software, DJI Terra, introducing a suite of enhancements to improve the accuracy, efficiency, and adaptability of aerial data processing.A significant highlight of the DJI Terra 4.5.0 update is the introduction of scale constraints in visible light reconstruction tasks.
This feature empowers users to fine-tune the size of 3D models, ensuring that the digital representations align accurately with real-world dimensions a critical requirement for sectors like construction, surveying, and infrastructure development.Additionally, the update brings the capability to set 2D map resolutions based on Ground Sampling Distance (GSD).
By allowing users to define map resolutions that correspond to specific GSD values, DJI Terra enhances the precision of 2D mapping outputs, catering to the nuanced needs of various professional applications.Enhanced coordinate system recommendationsAdvertisement - scroll for more contentRecognizing the global user base of DJI Terra, version 4.5.0 introduces support for coordinate system recommendations.
This feature suggests appropriate horizontal and vertical coordinate systems tailored to specific countries and regions, streamlining the setup process and reducing potential errors in geospatial data alignment.Expanded PPK processing supportThe new Terra update extends Post-Processed Kinematic (PPK) processing capabilities to a broader range of DJI hardware.
Users can now perform PPK processing on data collected by devices such as the Zenmuse L1 and L2 (photos only), Zenmuse P1, Mavic 3M, Mavic 3E, Mavic 3T, and Matrice 3D during visible light reconstruction tasks.
This expansion facilitates higher positional accuracy in mapping outputs, a boon for projects demanding meticulous spatial data.New:DJI wants you to beta test Osmo Action 5 Pro firmwareOptimizations and fixes for improved performanceVersion 4.5.0 addresses several performance aspects to enhance user experience:Point cloud accuracy: The accuracy of point cloud outputs in areas with weak textures during visible light reconstruction tasks has been optimized, resulting in more reliable 3D models.Agricultural applications: For agricultural mapping, the upload size of reconstruction results has been optimized.
The system now supports a maximum area of 10,000 mu, with single file sizes not exceeding 5 GB for 2D output data, facilitating more efficient data handling in large-scale agricultural projects.The update also rectifies key issues:Elevation representation: A fix has been implemented to ensure that the color bands representing elevation in point clouds align correctly with actual heights after modifying the model coordinate system.GCP functionality: An issue where an excessive number of marks hindered access to the Ground Control Point (GCP) function has been resolved, ensuring smoother workflow in georeferencing tasks.Texture mapping: Abnormal texture mapping observed in some visible light 2D reconstruction outputs in version 4.4.6 has been corrected, enhancing the visual fidelity of 2D maps.Compatibility considerationsIts important to note that NVIDIAs newly released RTX 50 series graphics cards, based on the Blackwell architecture, are currently not supported by DJI Terra.
Utilizing these graphics cards for reconstruction tasks may lead to failures, particularly when selecting certain scenes or enabling specific features such as field and orchard scenes on 2D maps in visible light tasks, water surface refinement on 3D mesh models, and point cloud accuracy optimization in LiDAR point cloud tasks.See the complete release notes here.More: 10 reasons Insta360 X5 might be the coolest camera ever madeFTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.More.