PIX4Dcloud Public Safety Mapping Software

Cloud-based photogrammetry for public safety

Turn captured imagery into shared, measurable operational intelligence

PIX4Dcloud brings drone imagery, ground-level PIX4Dcatch data, plans, GIS information and 3D deliverables into one accessible online environment. Public-safety teams can process, measure, annotate, compare and securely share a scene from nearly any connected device - without requiring every stakeholder to become a photogrammetry specialist.

Use PIX4Dcloud to preserve a detailed digital record of a crime or accident scene, coordinate emergency operations, review a vulnerable facility, brief command staff, plan the placement of personnel or technology, and collaborate with authorized partners after the physical scene has changed or been released.

Built for the full team: Bring command staff, investigators, forensic technicians, intelligence analysts, emergency managers, GIS personnel and field teams into a shared project without purchasing a separate seat for every collaborator.

One connected workflow

From scene capture to an informed decision

Capture

Collect aerial imagery with a drone or capture indoor and ground-level details with PIX4Dcatch. Add compatible RTK positioning, mapping targets or control points when the mission requires stronger absolute accuracy and repeatable alignment.

Process

Upload compatible imagery for automated cloud photogrammetry processing. Transform the source data into georeferenced orthomosaics, point clouds, 3D meshes, elevation products and other measurable deliverables.

Analyze

Inspect the scene in 2D or 3D, measure distances, areas and volumes, add annotations, review change over time and document findings through a browser-based interface available wherever authorized personnel have access.

Share

Create a controlled project link for investigators, prosecutors, engineers, command personnel or mutual-aid partners. Give stakeholders a common visual reference instead of moving large model files between disconnected systems.

Integrate

Download outputs for downstream forensic, CAD and GIS workflows. Supported plans can also connect project information with platforms such as Trimble Connect and Esri ArcGIS Online, helping agencies move the data into established technical environments.

Operational benefits

Collaboration without making the workflow complicated

Easy to use

Create and open projects through an intuitive browser interface. Operators can concentrate on the scene and its measurements while non-technical stakeholders can explore the results without installing specialist desktop software.

Controlled communication

Share project status and scene context from one authoritative workspace. Plan-dependent access controls help larger organizations govern who can see, manage and distribute project information.

Current documentation

Keep imagery, deliverables, annotations and progress views together. Maintain a durable digital reference for later review, coordination, reporting and dispute resolution, subject to the agency's retention and evidence-handling policies.

Full-size comparison showing a traditional 3D mesh on the left and Gaussian splatting on the right

See the scene more clearly with Gaussian splatting

The comparison above shows a traditional 3D mesh on the left and Gaussian splatting on the right. Gaussian splatting creates a more photorealistic way to experience complex environments and can improve the visual completeness of reconstructed scenes for investigators, planners and command personnel. Availability depends on the selected PIX4Dcloud plan.

Map, measure and document

Bring a dynamic scene back to the entire team

Timeline analysis and scene comparison

Organize repeated captures of the same location into a visual timeline. Compare a major-event venue during successive planning stages, monitor disaster recovery, document excavation or debris removal, or preserve how an investigative scene changed across multiple visits.

Measuring geometry and volume in a PIX4Dcloud 3D project

Calculate and compare volumes

Measure debris piles, displaced earth, berms, material staging and other three-dimensional features. Volume comparison can help emergency managers quantify cleanup, investigators document excavation, and planners understand how materials or terrain have changed between captures.

Visualize IFC files for tactical and facility planning

Bring compatible building information models into the project to compare planned geometry with captured conditions. For large facilities and vulnerable soft targets, this can help technical teams study access, staging, technology placement and building context before personnel deploy.

Overlay plans, maps and GIS context

Place compatible 2D and 3D design files over captured reality. Add operational boundaries, proposed equipment locations, facility plans or GIS layers so decision-makers can review field conditions and planning information in the same spatial context.

Virtual inspection inside a PIX4Dcloud project

Virtual inspections

Return to source imagery from within the model to examine details from multiple perspectives. Reduce unnecessary scene revisits and give authorized specialists a closer look after field access is no longer practical.

Annotations and measurements added to a PIX4Dcloud model

Measure, annotate and share

Mark relevant objects, attach context and communicate findings directly within the scene. Export supported annotations for CAD or GIS use and create reports where available under the selected plan.

Choose the right level

PIX4Dcloud plans for teams of different sizes

All three plans support online 2D/3D project viewing and unlimited project collaboration. The right choice depends on whether your team needs straightforward processing and sharing, advanced site and comparison tools, or enterprise administration and integration.

Starter

For individual operators and smaller programs.

Cloud image processing and storage
2D and 3D outputs
Distances, areas and volumes
Annotations and project sharing
Virtual inspection and quality reporting

Pro

For active forensic, GIS and incident-planning teams.

Everything needed for core collaboration
Project sites and timeline analysis
2D/3D comparisons over time
DXF and IFC design overlays
Gaussian splatting and advanced processing options
Supported third-party integrations

Enterprise

For agencies, regional teams and larger organizations.

Advanced team access control
Enterprise administration options
API and custom integration pathways
Custom storage and scalable deployment
Drone-dock platform compatibility options
Dedicated onboarding and success support options

Request an enterprise quote

Capability	Starter	Pro	Enterprise
Unlimited project collaboration	Included	Included	Included
2D/3D outputs and share links	Included	Included	Included
Measurements and annotations	Included	Included	Included
Virtual inspection	Included	Included	Included
Gaussian splatting	-	Included	Included
Sites and timeline tools	-	Included	Included
Design overlays and time comparison	-	Included	Included
Trimble and Esri integrations	-	Supported	Supported
Advanced team access control	-	-	Included
API, custom storage and integration	-	-	Available

Plan features, processing credits, storage, integration availability and purchasing terms can change. MAXSUR will confirm the current entitlement and quote the appropriate plan for your workflow.

Why the PIX4D approach

A complete mapping ecosystem - not a closed cloud workflow

Public-safety programs often need more than aerial capture and a browser viewer. PIX4D combines cloud collaboration with professional desktop processing and dedicated terrestrial capture, allowing an agency to select the right workflow for the sensitivity, scale and complexity of each project.

Cloud or desktop processing

Use automated cloud processing for speed and accessibility, or process compatible projects locally in PIX4Dmatic when workflow control or sensitive-scene handling calls for a desktop path.

Aerial and terrestrial capture

Combine broad drone coverage with detailed PIX4Dcatch capture of interiors, sheltered areas, facades and evidence-level features that are difficult to document from the air.

Professional deliverables

Measure within the cloud while retaining access to downloadable outputs for downstream photogrammetry, CAD, GIS, engineering, forensic and reporting workflows.

Unlimited collaborators

Expand participation beyond the mapping technician. Give authorized decision-makers access to the project without building a purchasing model around one paid seat for every viewer.

Complete the workflow

Frequently asked questions

PIX4Dcloud for public-safety teams

Does every collaborator need a paid license?

PIX4Dcloud plans are designed for unlimited project collaboration. The subscription owner and administrators control projects and access, while authorized stakeholders can be brought into the workflow without purchasing a conventional paid seat for every viewer. The exact roles and administrative controls vary by plan.

Can PIX4Dcloud combine drone and ground-level scene data?

Yes. Compatible aerial imagery and terrestrial PIX4Dcatch imagery can support a more complete reconstruction. For advanced project fusion, preprocessing or local control, PIX4Dmatic may also be part of the workflow. MAXSUR can help define the most efficient capture and processing path.

Is PIX4Dcloud appropriate for evidence?

PIX4Dcloud can preserve imagery, measurements, annotations and a detailed visual record that supports investigation and review. The agency remains responsible for its evidence policy, chain-of-custody process, retention schedule, validation and disclosure requirements. MAXSUR can help document a repeatable operating procedure around the technology.

What determines measurement accuracy?

Accuracy depends on the camera and sensor, capture geometry, image quality, positioning source, scene conditions, processing choices and the use of control or checkpoints. RTK, well-distributed mapping targets and a validated capture procedure can improve absolute accuracy, but centimeter-level performance should be verified against the requirements of the specific mission.

Can we process sensitive projects without uploading the source imagery?

PIX4Dmatic provides a compatible desktop-processing path for agencies that need local control of selected projects. PIX4Dcloud is the online processing and collaboration environment. MAXSUR can help your organization decide which projects belong in each workflow and identify the applicable data-governance requirements.

Which plan should our agency choose?

Starter fits straightforward processing, measurement and sharing. Pro is generally the stronger choice for an active public-safety mapping program that needs timelines, design overlays, scene comparison, Gaussian splatting or supported third-party integrations. Enterprise is intended for broader deployment requiring team governance, scalable storage, APIs or custom integration.

Does MAXSUR provide training and workflow support?

Yes. MAXSUR can support software selection, capture hardware, drones, mapping targets, RTK, field procedures, processing, data sharing and team training. For agencies starting a new program, we can help establish an end-to-end workflow instead of leaving the team to assemble disconnected components.

Build the right mapping workflow

Talk with MAXSUR about PIX4Dcloud

Tell us how your team captures scenes, who needs access, what accuracy you require and where the data must go next. We will help match the plan, processing path, capture tools and training to the mission.

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PIX4Dcloud: Secure 3D Evidence Sharing & Agency Collaboration

Description

Turn captured imagery into shared, measurable operational intelligence