Capture current aerial imagery
Fly a systematic nadir mission over the area of concern. A compatible flight-planning application can automate coverage, image overlap and flight lines so the processing team receives an orderly dataset.
Rapid 2D drone mapping for public safety
PIX4Dreact converts nadir drone imagery into a current, measurable 2D map in minutes, giving public-safety teams a clearer common operating picture when conventional maps are outdated, incomplete or missing the details that matter now.
Process imagery locally on a field computer, mark hazards and operational priorities, measure distance and area, compare multiple map layers, generate a concise PDF report, and move updated geospatial information from the drone team to incident command, investigators, emergency managers and mutual-aid partners.
Designed for decisions at the edge: Core image processing does not depend on an internet connection or cloud service. Teams can create a fresh orthomosaic at the command post, emergency operations center or other field location, then share or upload the results when connectivity and policy permit.
Operational workflow
PIX4Dreact keeps the rapid-mapping workflow direct, allowing personnel to concentrate on the incident rather than a complicated processing sequence.
Fly a systematic nadir mission over the area of concern. A compatible flight-planning application can automate coverage, image overlap and flight lines so the processing team receives an orderly dataset.
Import the captured RGB images and create a high-resolution 2D orthomosaic on a Windows or macOS computer. Suitable GPU hardware can further accelerate processing when time is critical.
Use the updated map to locate access routes, hazards, damaged structures, vehicles, perimeters, staging areas and other points of interest. Add color-coded points, lines and polygons as the operational picture develops.
Export a lightweight PDF report, high-resolution map image, GeoTIFF or compatible marker file. Give command staff and partner agencies a common spatial reference instead of relying on verbal descriptions or outdated basemaps.
Use current scene intelligence to refine assignments, establish safer routes, allocate resources, document conditions and coordinate the next operational period. Repeat the capture when conditions change and compare maps over time.
Built for urgent field requirements
Create a current 2D map from compatible aerial imagery in minutes. Processing time varies with the computer, image dimensions, dataset size and selected workflow, but PIX4Dreact is purpose-built for rapid output.
A focused interface reduces the number of steps between image import and a useful map. This helps drone teams and emergency personnel establish a repeatable workflow without learning a full survey-production platform.
Run on a supported mid-range field computer and process locally without sending source imagery to the cloud. This supports deployment where bandwidth is limited, intermittent or intentionally unavailable.
Prepare PDF briefings, screenshots, whole-map files and geospatial outputs for the people who need them. When approved connectivity is available, upload compatible results directly to PIX4Dcloud for broader collaboration.
See rapid mapping in action
Operational mapping capabilities
Generate a high-resolution aerial overview without cloud processing. Display coordinates and add a US National Grid overlay to connect the drone-derived map with an established public-safety location framework. Operators can navigate to a USNG cell or GPS coordinate when coordinating resources.
Measure distance and area directly on the map. Convert important measurements into persistent markers, then use colored points, lines and polygons to identify command posts, hazards, search sectors, containment lines, access restrictions, damaged infrastructure and other operational features.
Use split-screen or dual-map views to compare captures, elevation data, standard basemaps or a configured custom basemap. Examine flood progression, fire effects, debris removal, search coverage, traffic-control changes or the condition of a scene before and after an event.
Combine the orthomosaic, project location, selected markers and agency information into a compact PDF report. Add an organization logo and contact information to create a recognizable operational briefing or after-action record that can be distributed by email.
Upload compatible PIX4Dreact orthomosaics, surface models and markers to PIX4Dcloud for online viewing and collaboration. This provides an optional handoff from local rapid processing to a shared environment for authorized personnel and stakeholders.
Use PIX4Dreact when the immediate requirement is a timely, understandable 2D map. Move the same broader program into PIX4Dmatic when a mission calls for advanced photogrammetry, 3D reconstruction, LiDAR integration, terrain products or more extensive geospatial analysis.
Operational deliverables
Keep the full project for continued analysis or export practical products for command, GIS personnel, investigators and outside partners.
Combine overlapping nadir images into a georeferenced map and view elevation information through a digital surface model.
Preserve points, routes, boundaries and areas of interest for collaboration, GIS use and documentation.
Export the current or full map view for a quick briefing, or transfer a complete project to PIX4Dreact on another authorized computer.
Package a selected map view, location information and markers into a lightweight file with agency branding and contact details.
Public-safety applications
Map damaged neighborhoods, blocked roads, collapsed structures and response staging areas. Give search teams, engineers and emergency managers a current overview when the pre-incident map no longer reflects reality.
Document the present water boundary, isolated areas, damaged crossings and threatened infrastructure. Compare successive maps to help evaluate changing access and support resource placement.
Create a recent daytime map of fire effects, apparatus routes, control lines, structures and operational divisions. Use repeated captures to document damage and changing ground conditions.
Divide terrain into search sectors, identify trails and barriers, document cleared areas and coordinate field resources. For law-enforcement incidents, the same tools can support containment and fugitive-search planning.
Map a venue or vulnerable location shortly before operations begin. Mark command posts, ingress and egress, traffic points, observation positions, medical assets, barriers and other mission-specific elements.
Document changing camp footprints, access, shelter concentrations and service areas. Provide humanitarian partners with a recent visual reference for logistics, planning and resource coordination.
Detailed feature set
PIX4Dreact supports multiple interface languages, including English, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian and Ukrainian. Confirm current language availability for the version being quoted.
| Component | Published baseline | MAXSUR field recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Quad-core or hexa-core Intel i5 or faster | Modern multi-core processor selected for the expected image count and turnaround requirement |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM or more | 16 GB or more for added field headroom and concurrent incident-command applications |
| Graphics | Integrated or dedicated GPU with at least 2 GB graphics memory | Compatible dedicated GPU with 6 GB graphics memory where rapid processing is a priority |
| Storage | SSD recommended | SSD with sufficient free space for source imagery, projects, exports and retained incident data |
| Operating system | Supported Windows or macOS release | Confirm the current PIX4D system requirements before purchasing or refreshing field hardware |
Processing performance depends on hardware, image dimensions, image count, capture quality and project conditions. Operating-system and hardware support can change between software releases.
Build a complete mapping program
Add indoor, sheltered and ground-level mobile capture to document scene details that cannot be recorded effectively from a nadir drone flight.
Process, store, inspect and share compatible 2D and 3D projects through an online collaboration environment.
Move beyond rapid 2D mapping into advanced photogrammetry, 3D reconstruction, LiDAR integration, terrain products and CAD/GIS-ready analysis.
Explore the full PIX4D portfolio for public-safety mapping, terrestrial capture, advanced analysis, secure collaboration and program development.
Frequently asked questions
No internet connection is required for core local image processing and map analysis. Internet access may be needed for software activation, online basemaps, updates, support resources or uploading results to PIX4Dcloud. Agencies should test the complete intended workflow before field deployment.
PIX4Dreact is optimized to create 2D maps in minutes, but there is no universal processing time. Turnaround depends on image count, image resolution, computer CPU and GPU resources, storage speed, image overlap and scene complexity. MAXSUR can help size the field computer and flight plan around the agency's response objective.
Map and measurement accuracy depends on flight altitude, ground sampling distance, camera quality, image overlap, image geolocation, scene conditions and the use of verified control. PIX4Dreact creates measurable georeferenced maps, but customers should validate the workflow against their required accuracy standard before relying on outputs for evidentiary, engineering or survey purposes.
No. The products serve different operational needs. PIX4Dreact prioritizes fast, straightforward 2D mapping and briefing products. PIX4Dmatic supports more advanced image and LiDAR processing, 3D reconstruction, terrain analysis, vectorization and professional geospatial deliverables. Many programs benefit from both.
Yes. PIX4Dreact can import a compatible orthomosaic as a GeoTIFF, allowing teams to use its marker, measurement, comparison and reporting tools with a map created in another compatible PIX4D workflow.
Depending on the required handoff, export a GeoTIFF, high-resolution JPEG or PNG, customizable PDF report, compatible marker file or complete P4R project. Teams can also upload supported outputs to PIX4Dcloud when online collaboration is appropriate.
Yes. MAXSUR can provide software, drone and mapping-workflow guidance, online or instructor-led training, field-computer recommendations and assistance building a repeatable agency program. Training can connect flight planning, data management, rapid processing, USNG use, map briefing and operational handoff into one practical workflow.
More than a software license
MAXSUR can help your agency select the software license, drone, camera, field computer, training and operating workflow needed to move from image capture to a useful command product. We support public-safety teams that need more than a download link - they need a repeatable operational capability.
Important: Product features, compatibility, system requirements, licensing and cloud-service availability may change. Drone operations remain subject to applicable regulations and agency policy. Accuracy statements depend on the complete capture, control, processing and validation workflow. MAXSUR will confirm current specifications and licensing before quotation.