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LiDAR and photogrammetry point clouds, formats, viewing, and delivery.
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A practical workflow for reviewing an exported LAS or LAZ point cloud before client delivery, including orientation, attributes, coordinates, a distance check, and keeping the original file.
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Read articleCompare point clouds, 3D meshes, and Gaussian splats for drone mapping and reality capture, including measurement, visualization, file formats, accuracy, client delivery, and when to use each.
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Read articleLearn the difference between LAS and LAZ point cloud files, including compression, file size, metadata, classification, compatibility, and when each format is useful in drone mapping, LiDAR, and reality capture workflows.
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Read articleA plain-language guide to point clouds: how they are captured, what LAS and LAZ files contain, and why they are difficult to share as ordinary downloads.
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When capture and processing are done, SpearAtlas is the workspace for organizing, viewing, and sharing mapping project files with the people who need them.