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3DFlow has released Zephyr 3.2, a new version of the image-based modeling software. The company now also offers a free limited version of the tool that you can use for private projects—commercial use is not permitted for the time being. Zephyr Free is intended as an introduction to 3DFlow’s photogrammetry techniques and is limited to 50 images. You can download it here.
New Zephyr 3.2 Features
- Increased accuracy for creating structures from motion (SfM)
- Mesh optimization with multi-GPU support
- Reduced memory requirements and increased speed for SfM processes
- Improved pivot-orbit camera
- Improved cloud merging / structuring / management (Pro and Aerial only)
You can read about all the new features here.
Zephyr Versions & Price
In addition to the new free version, 3DFlow offers three other versions: Zephyr Lite, Pro and Aerial. The Lite version starts at 133 euros and raises the photo limit to 500. The Pro version adds editing tools and laser-scan support. You can view a comparison table of the functions and prices here.
More at www.3dflow.net
