Is Photogrammetry as Good as Lidar?

By on 2 June, 2025

The two primary technologies for mapping are photogrammetry and lidar. While lidar mapping is the newer of the two, does it necessarily mean it is better? The complexity of lidar lies in all the ancillary technology required to create a viable output, whereas photogrammetry needs no additional technology remaining the simpler of the two. This prompts the question of whether established technologies like photogrammetry remain a practical solution for many mapping scenarios.

View this webinar recording on the subject, and learn about the following:

•           Choosing the right sensor

•           Preparing the project for processing

•           Measuring accuracy

•           Merging technologies to improve results

About SimActive

SimActive is the developer of Correlator3D™ software, a patented end-to-end photogrammetry solution for the generation of high-quality geospatial data from satellite and aerial imagery, including drones. Correlator3D™ performs aerial triangulation (AT) and produces dense digital surface models (DSM), digital terrain models (DTM), point clouds, orthomosaics, 3D models and vectorized 3D features. Powered by GPU technology and multi-core CPUs, Correlator3D™ ensures matchless processing speed to support rapid production of large datasets. SimActive has been selling Correlator3D™ to leading mapping firms and government organizations around the world, offering cutting-edge photogrammetry software backed by exceptional customer support. For more information, visit www.simactive.com.

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