Carlson PhotoCapture is photogrammetry software that converts aerial images from drones, UAVs, or cameras into precise 3D site maps, surface models, orthomosaics, and point clouds. It is available both as a cloud-based service and as a standalone desktop application, supporting surveyors, engineers, and construction professionals in processing, analyzing, and sharing georeferenced spatial data efficiently. The solution offers high accuracy, scalability, and flexible storage options, with features tailored for local processing or secure cloud collaboration.

Key Features

3D Site Mapping & Modeling Transforms aerial images into interactive 3D maps, orthomosaics, and surface models.

• Generates dense or sparse point clouds, meshes, and digital elevation models (DEMs)
• Supports high-accuracy outputs with centimeter-level precision

Flexible Deployment Available as both cloud-based and standalone (offline) software.

• Cloud version for infinite scalability and remote access
• Standalone version for local processing and enhanced data security

Advanced Survey Tools Includes tools for survey-specific tasks and reporting.

• Survey Canvas for virtual drafting, linework, and volume calculations
• Ground Control Point (GCP) import, validation, and supervised machine learning for accuracy

Comprehensive Output Formats Exports data in multiple industry-standard formats.

• Orthomosaics (GeoTIFF, JPG, PNG), DEMs, 3D point clouds (.las, .xyz, .ply), meshes (.obj, .ply, .glb), contours (.dxf, GeoTIFF)

Project Management & Collaboration Facilitates sharing and collaboration on projects.

• Project splitting, polygon selection, and removal of unwanted images
• Online sharing and collaboration tools for cloud users

Scalability & Performance Handles projects of all sizes efficiently.

• Unlimited storage in cloud plans, scalable processing power
• Fast processing speeds and adaptive computing for large datasets

Data Security & Local Control Ensures data privacy for sensitive projects.

• Standalone version keeps all data local, suitable for secure or remote environments

Customer Support & Usability Designed for ease of use with expert support.

• Simple installation, intuitive interface, and 24/7 expert help for troubleshooting

Benefits

Improved Productivity Speeds up site documentation and analysis.

• Reduces field time with rapid data processing
• Automates generation of deliverables for survey and construction workflows

High Accuracy & Reliability Delivers survey-grade results.

• Achieves centimeter-level accuracy with robust GCP tools and detailed reporting
• Supports compliance with industry standards

Flexible Workflows Adapts to various project requirements and environments.

• Choose between cloud and local processing based on connectivity or security needs
• Scalable from small projects to large, multi-site operations

Enhanced Collaboration & Data Sharing Facilitates communication among stakeholders.

• Share interactive maps and models online
• Supports collaborative review and decision-making