Turn drone images into detailed 3D models and survey-ready maps. In this hands-on Agisoft Metashape course, you’ll learn to transform aerial data into precise point clouds, elevation models, and terrain surfaces. With real-world projects and expert guidance, you’ll build the skills to deliver CAD-ready outputs for mapping, surveying, and engineering.
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Introduction to AgiSoft Metashape
Photogrammetry has revolutionized how spatial data is captured and used. By extracting precise measurements from overlapping aerial images, it enables the creation of accurate 3D models, orthomosaics, and digital elevation maps. These tools are essential across many industries, including surveying, construction, urban planning, and environmental monitoring.
Agisoft Metashape is a leading photogrammetry software trusted by professionals worldwide. It offers a complete workflow—from photo alignment and point cloud generation to 3D mesh creation, texture mapping, and orthophoto production. Whether you’re working with drone imagery or other aerial data, Metashape delivers high-quality outputs suited for technical and analytical tasks.
What makes Metashape stand out is its powerful processing engine and user-friendly interface. It serves both beginners and advanced GIS users, making it ideal for everything from small surveys to large-scale modeling projects. Moreover, it integrates smoothly with major GIS platforms, allowing for the creation of spatially accurate deliverables.
With Metashape, you can produce DEMs, orthomosaics, textured 3D models, and precise spatial measurements. These outputs are crucial for land development, heritage documentation, environmental analysis, and emergency response planning.
If you’re looking to build or enhance your photogrammetry skills, our Agisoft Metashape course offers practical training rooted in real-world use cases. Whether you’re new to aerial data or aiming to sharpen your expertise, this course will help you manage photogrammetric projects confidently.
New to aerial data or remote sensing?
To strengthen your foundation even further, consider exploring our Remote Sensing Course and PIX4Dmapper Course, which offer excellent complementary pathways to expand your geospatial skill set.
What You Will Learn
In this hands-on two-day course, you’ll follow a complete photogrammetric workflow using Agisoft Metashape. Step by step, you’ll learn to turn raw aerial images into professional-grade outputs.
You’ll begin by mastering drone flight planning and image capture. This ensures you collect consistent, high-quality imagery every time. Then, you’ll move into processing—importing data into Metashape, aligning photo sets, and generating point clouds and 3D models.
Next, you’ll learn how to create accurate Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) and orthomosaics. These are essential tools in modern mapping and surveying. You’ll also practice extracting measurements like area, distance, and volume.
Finally, you’ll explore how to assess and validate your outputs. This prepares you to apply your results to real-world scenarios such as construction planning, infrastructure design, and environmental monitoring.
By the end of the course, you’ll be confident in using Metashape and understand the geospatial principles behind your results.
Why Choose Our Agisoft Metashape Course?
At Geo-ICT, we go beyond teaching software. We prepare you for real-world success. This course focuses on practical skills and real workflows, led by experts in drone surveying, photogrammetry, and geospatial analysis.
From day one, you’ll work with actual drone data and complete project-based tasks. Unlike theory-heavy courses, our training equips you with deliverables that meet industry standards in mapping, construction, and environmental analysis.
Completing this course opens doors to new career opportunities. The skills you develop are in demand across surveying, urban planning, archaeology, and more. Whether you want to grow in your current role or explore new paths, this course positions you to succeed.
Course structure
Day 1
The first day starts with an introduction to the fundamentals of surveying and photogrammetric principles. In the morning, you’ll cover best practices for drone flight planning, camera settings, and image acquisition—giving you the tools to capture high-quality datasets.
In the afternoon, you’ll work with Pix4D to explore initial image processing techniques, including image alignment and the creation of basic orthomosaics and elevation models. These foundational skills prepare you for more advanced processing using Metashape on day two.
Day 2
On the second day, the focus shifts fully to Agisoft Metashape. You’ll dive into generating dense point clouds, creating textured 3D models, and building high-resolution DEMs. Sessions will also cover key techniques for scaling, georeferencing, and optimizing outputs for maximum accuracy.
In the afternoon, you’ll apply your skills to real-world projects—extracting measurements, calculating volumes, and analyzing topographic features. By the end of the day, you’ll have completed a full photogrammetric project workflow, ready to showcase in your portfolio.
Learning Outcomes
- Plan and execute drone flights optimized for photogrammetric data collection
- Process aerial images using Agisoft Metashape to produce professional 3D models and survey-grade maps
- Generate Digital Elevation Models, dense point clouds, and orthomosaics with high precision
- Perform volume calculations and spatial measurements from processed data
- Apply photogrammetric outputs in surveying, construction planning, environmental monitoring, and geospatial analysis projects
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Do you have questions about the course content? Not sure if the course aligns with your learning objectives? Or would you prefer a private session or in-company training? We’re happy to assist—feel free to get in touch.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pix4DSurvey
Agisoft Metashape, formerly known as Agisoft PhotoScan, is a photogrammetry software that processes digital images to generate 3D spatial data. It is widely used in fields such as archaeology, geography, and visual effects production.
The Agisoft Metashape course is designed for professionals and enthusiasts in fields such as photogrammetry, geospatial analysis, and 3D modeling. It’s particularly beneficial for:
- Surveyors and GIS Specialists: Those looking to enhance their skills in processing aerial imagery and creating precise 3D models and maps.
- Drone Operators: Individuals interested in transforming drone-captured images into detailed 3D reconstructions and orthomosaics.
- Archaeologists and Environmental Scientists: Professionals focused on creating accurate digital representations of sites and landscapes for analysis and preservation.
- Architects and Engineers: Those wishing to integrate 3D modeling into their design and planning workflows.
The course is suitable for both beginners and those with some experience, providing hands-on training in using Agisoft Metashape for a range of applications.
An Agisoft Metashape course typically covers the following key areas:
- Introduction to Photogrammetry: Understanding the principles of photogrammetry and its applications in creating 3D models from photographs.
- Data Acquisition: Learning the best practices for capturing high-quality images using drones or cameras, including flight planning and camera settings.
- Software Proficiency: Navigating the Agisoft Metashape interface and utilizing its tools for processing images.
- Image Processing Workflow:
- Aligning photos to create a sparse point cloud.
- Generating dense point clouds, mesh models, and textured 3D models.
- Creating orthomosaics and digital elevation models (DEMs).
- Georeferencing: Incorporating Ground Control Points (GCPs) to ensure spatial accuracy in models.
- Data Export and Analysis: Exporting models and maps to use in GIS software, and performing analyses like volume calculations and contour mapping.
- Advanced Topics (varies by course):
- Processing multispectral and thermal imagery.
- Automating workflows with batch processing.
- Implementing network processing for large datasets.
These courses combine theoretical knowledge with practical exercises, enabling participants to effectively create and analyze geospatial data using Agisoft Metashape.
Agisoft Metashape and Pix4D are both leading photogrammetry software solutions, each with distinct features catering to various user needs. Agisoft Metashape is ideal for users requiring detailed 3D models with customizable processing options, while Pix4D caters to those seeking efficient, user-friendly solutions for aerial photogrammetry with streamlined workflows. The choice between the two depends on specific project requirements, user expertise, and preferred workflow flexibility.