Monitoring

1. Situational Monitoring in the Field

• Capture aerial imagery via drones during or after an incident.
• Generate 2D orthomosaics within minutes to monitor:
  • Flood extents
  • Earthquake-damaged areas
  • Wildfire perimeters
  • Blocked infrastructure (roads, bridges)

2. Time-based Monitoring (Before vs After)

• Compare multiple flights over the same area:
  • Baseline map (pre-disaster)
  • Post-event map (current situation)
• Detect changes over time such as new cracks, collapsed buildings, or expanding floodwaters.
• Supports informed decision-making for rescue priorities.

3. Built-in Monitoring Tools

• Annotations → tag blocked roads, hazards, safe zones, and staging areas.
• Measurement tools → calculate distances and areas (e.g., flooded zones, collapsed structures).
• PDF Map Reports → share updates with command centers in real-time.

4. Integration for Monitoring

• Export outputs as GeoTIFF, JPEG, or PDF for GIS integration.
• Upload to Pix4Dcloud to create a monitoring timeline accessible by remote teams.
• Combine with platforms like ArcGIS, QGIS, or emergency dashboards.

5. Typical Use Cases

• Disaster Response → landslides, hurricanes, or earthquakes.
• Search & Rescue → daily updates to track cleared and uncleared areas.
• Public Safety → monitor accident sites or crime scenes until resolved.
• Humanitarian Operations → monitor refugee camp expansion or flood migration.