1. Updates (Minor Version Changes)
- Definition: Small releases within the same major version aimed at bug fixes, performance improvements, and minor feature enhancements.
- Examples:
- Faster GPU-based densification
- Support for new drone/camera models (e.g., DJI, PhaseOne)
- Workflow improvements like auto-detecting RTK/PPK corrections
- Access: Free for users with an active Support & Upgrade (S&U) license
- Frequency: Typically quarterly or as needed
2. Upgrades (Major Version Changes)
- Definition: Major releases introducing significant new features or workflows
- Examples:
- Moving from v1.x → v2.x with enhanced large-scale performance
- New corridor mapping workflows for roads, railways, pipelines
- Integration with Pix4Dsurvey and CAD/GIS pipelines
- Advanced LiDAR + photogrammetry fusion
- Access: Requires an active S&U plan
3. Importance of Updates & Upgrades
- Keeps software compatible with new drones, sensors, and workflows
- Optimizes processing performance for very large datasets (100k+ images)
- Provides access to latest photogrammetry algorithms
- Maintains eligibility for official Pix4D support
4. How to Update or Upgrade
- Check License Status in your Pix4D Account Portal
- Download Latest Version from Pix4Dmatic download page
- Active S&U License: Receive both updates and major upgrades automatically
- Expired S&U License: Renew to regain access to updates and upgrades