You gotta Pix4Dcatch ‘em all!
Turning Your Mobile Device into a Reality-Capture Pokédex
Long ago, trainers journeyed through fields and forests with their trusty Pokédex, striving to catch ’em all. Today, geospatial professionals embark on a similar quest not to capture mythical creatures, but to capture the built and natural world itself with precision. Armed with Pix4Dcatch and a Bad Elf GNSS, your mobile device becomes a reality-capture Pokédex, ready to transform every scan into a legendary catch.
The Trainer’s Toolkit
In the Pokémon universe, the difference between a wild Rattata and a Mewtwo is preparation. In the geospatial world, the difference between an average scan and a survey-grade 3D model is accuracy. That’s where Bad Elf GNSS steps in. By pairing with Pix4Dcatch, every capture—whether it’s a bridge, a building façade, or a construction trench—becomes survey-ready.
- Accuracy: Achieve 1-2 cm with RTK correction networks.
- Compatibility: Works seamlessly with Pix4Dcatch and dozens of other reality-capture apps.
- Form Factor: Small, lightweight, rugged.. IE the perfect travel companion for the digital explorer. With Bad Elf GNSS, your phone transforms into a scanning device that delivers reliable, professional-grade results without the legendary price tag.
The Digital Twin: Your Legendary Pokémon
In Pokémon, the ultimate prize is the legendary Pokémon—rare, powerful, and game-changing. In geospatial reality capture, that prize is the digital twin. A digital twin is a high-fidelity, 3D representation of real-world assets, continuously updated and tied to live data streams. Why does it matter?
- Design & Planning: Engineers and architects can interact with accurate 3D environments, reducing costly errors.
- Maintenance: Asset managers can monitor real-world conditions, making smarter decisions faster.
- Innovation: Digital twins unlock AR, VR, and immersive simulations that push projects into the future. With Pix4Dcatch and Bad Elf GNSS, building a digital twin is no longer a mythical feat, it’s an everyday capture!
Digital Delivery: Trading Cards for the Modern Era
Pokémon masters trade cards; geospatial professionals trade data. But instead of holographic Charizards, today’s deliverables are highly accurate point clouds, textured meshes, and BIM-ready models. Modern AEC and GIS standards demand:
- Interoperability: Deliverables must integrate seamlessly across CAD, GIS, and BIM platforms.
- Accuracy: CM-level precision is expected, not optional.
- Speed: Real-time field-to-office delivery keeps projects moving. Bad Elf GNSS + Pix4Dcatch ensures every scan isn’t just a trophy—it’s a usable, shareable dataset meeting the highest industry standards.
Affordable Accuracy: Not Pay-to-Win
Unlike legendary trainers who buy ultra-rare packs to get ahead, Bad Elf GNSS doesn’t force you into a “pay-to-win” scenario. Our receivers are designed to be:
- High Accuracy: RTK-enabled, survey-grade precision.
- Low Cost: A fraction of traditional survey equipment.
- Versatile: Compatible with a wide ecosystem of scanning, mapping, and AR apps. The result? Anyone from students to enterprise AEC firms, can field a winning lineup without burning through their Poké-coins.
Call to Action
Your quest to scan ’em all starts today. Turn your mobile device into a reality-capture Pokédex with Bad Elf GNSS + Pix4Dcatch and start collecting legendary 3D data. Contact sales@bad-elf.com or visit bad-elf.com to get your scanning solution today.
Dr. Smilovsky is the Geospatial Solutions Director for Bad Elf, a GNSS technologies company. Dr S is a faculty member at Arizona State University teaching various GIS and design classes. He is a certified Geographic Information Systems Professional, a certified Arborist, and a Part 107 certified UAV pilot. As a geospatial evangelist, custom geospatial solutions provider, and geographic researcher Dr. S is widely versed in all things geodetic. He is a proud Geoholic!