
Revolutionize the way you verify the progress of your site

Automated mapping
Rely on our trouble-free solution to capture and process site images automatically without human resources or interference with site operations.

Daily as-built surveys
Rely on our trouble-free solution to capture and process site images automatically without human resources or interference with site operations.

Measurable data
Rely on our trouble-free solution to capture and process site images automatically without human resources or interference with site operations.
How does the Crane Camera solution work?

Connected camera system mounted on crane jibs
Installed easily and powered by the crane.
Weatherproofed, designed to resist crane vibrations.
Integrating a professional photogrammetric camera, mini-computer and GPS/IMU navigation sensors for remote control.

Daily automated workflow
Automatic image capture during normal crane operations. No human intervention, no site disruption. Collection time and frequency set up remotely.
Automatic image transfer to Pix4Dbim Cloud via a 4G connection.
Automatic image processing on Pix4Dbim Cloud.

Online results with built-in measurement tools
Daily planned or on-demand 2D and 3D deliverables.
Outputs available on the Pix4D Cloud platform to be visualized in a timeline, measured, annotated and compared with CAD drawings.
Sharing and download options for seamless integration with CAD or BIM software.
The Crane Camera delivers the outputs you need
Original high-res images
Raw images are stored and referenced to the 3D model, and can be used for inspection
Export formats:
.jpeg
Software integrations:
All documentation applications that store and analyze images

2D Map
Georeferenced and scaled 2D orthophotos in high resolution, ideal for site visualization, planning and measurements
Export formats:
.tiff, .kml, .html
Software integrations:
All software applications that work with 2D drawings for project documentation

3D Point cloud
Densified 3D point clouds to get the most accurate 3D representation of your site
Export formats:
.las, .laz, .xyz, .ply
Software integrations:
All applications which utilize point clouds for design and construction verification

3D Mesh models
Highly visual 3D textured mesh perfect for communication and client updates
Export formats:
.obj, .ply, .dxf, .fbx, .pdf, .osgb, .slpk
Software integrations:
All surveying and earthworks applications, for both the design and construction phase


Read customer use cases

Paving the way with automated as-built reports
Barnhill Contracting Company needed a way to daily monitor concrete work and get complete as-built reports of all the structural components. They found the solution in Pix4D's Crane Camera.

Crane Camera: maximizing space in a constricted area
Planning and monitoring construction projects in tight urban areas is a challenge. That’s why The Beck Group relies on the Crane Camera.

Collect and verify as-built data automatically
Pix4D’s Crane Camera allowed one team to get as-built data automatically on a day-to-day basis, without allocating more resources or impacting budget.