FAQS

All you need to know about Surveying & Mapping features using Pix4D software ecosystem.

• Can I try Pix4D products for free?

  Yes. Most Pix4D products offer a time-limited free trial so you can run your own projects end-to-end before committing:

  • PIX4Dmatic & PIX4Dsurvey – typically 15-day trials, activated from your Pix4D account or each product’s pricing page.
    How to get a trial license - PIX4Dmatic
    

    PIX4Dmatic and PIX4Dsurvey unification 

  • PIX4Dcloud / PIX4Dcloud Advanced – online trial that lets you upload and process sample or real projects in the browser.
    How to get a Trial license - PIX4Dcloud Advanced

  • PIX4Dcatch – mobile app with a trial period when you sign in with a Pix4D account and request it from within the App.
    

  Trials are usually one per organization and product. For multi-seat pilots or special cases, your local Pix4D representative or reseller can extend or tailor the evaluation.

• What hardware sources can be integrated?

  Pix4D is hardware-agnostic – it works with the equipment many survey teams already use:

  • Drones from major manufacturers (e.g., DJI) with RGB or multispectral cameras; data is imported as standard images.
    Supported drones and camaras

  • Smartphones with PIX4Dcatch: LiDAR-equipped iOS devices running PIX4Dcatch – ideally iPhone Pro or Pro Max – paired with an RTK rover such as Emlid Reach RX or Leica receivers, turning your phone into a survey-grade terrestrial scanner for georeferenced photogrammetry and LiDAR capture.

  • Terrestrial laser scanners and mobile LiDAR – import LAS/LAZ point clouds into PIX4Dsurvey and combine them with photogrammetry data in a single project.

  In practice, if your sensor can export images or LAS/LAZ point clouds, you’re not locked into any single drone or scanner brand.

• Can we automate Pix4D processing or integrate it with our internal systems?

  Yes. The same photogrammetry engine that powers PIX4Dmatic and PIX4Dcloud is also available as PIX4Dengine:

  • PIX4Dengine SDK – a Python SDK you can run on your own servers to script processing, QA checks, exports, and much more.

  • PIX4Dengine Cloud API – a REST API running on Pix4D’s cloud (AWS) to trigger projects, check status and pull results from your own apps or workflows.
    PIX4D API documentation

  IT or GIS teams can use this to connect Pix4D with CDEs, asset systems, ticketing tools, or internal portals so that surveys flow automatically from capture to deliverables.

  Docs: https://www.pix4d.com/product/pix4dengine
  API docs: https://developer.pix4d.com/cloud-api/index.html

• What are my options to buy or try Pix4D software?

  You can get Pix4D software in three ways, depending on how you prefer to buy and how complex your project is:

  Talk directly to the Pix4D sales team

  • Use the Contact Sales form:  Contact us

  • Recommended for:

    • Enterprise deployments and multi-seat licensing
    • Public tenders or framework agreements
    • Special conditions (offline licenses, custom terms, invoicing requirements, etc.)

  
  

  Buy online via Pix4D e-commerce (fastest option)

  • Go to the pricing page:  Buy Products
    • Select the product (e.g. PIX4Dmatic, PIX4Dsurvey, PIX4Dcloud, etc.), choose your plan (monthly, yearly or longer-term where available) and complete checkout with a credit card or other available payment options.
  • This is ideal if you already know which product you need and want an immediate, self-service subscription.

  Work with a local Pix4D reseller or partner

  • Find an authorized partner near you here: Locate your nearest Pix4D partner
  • Partners can:
    • Sell licenses in your local currency
    • Bundle Pix4D with drones, GNSS/RTK receivers or scanners
    • Provide first-level training and on-site advice
    • This route is often best if you want hardware + software packages, local support, or need to follow local procurement rules.