Cost

When considering photogrammetry, you need to consider the needs, the budget,and the management of the program that you’re using. Considering whether not photogrammetry is the best option for the research is important and what the relevant applications of photogrammetry are. Your budget and what is reasonable for a particular survey are also important to take into account. We have seen that photogrammetry as possible using smart phones, installing photogrammetry programs like Topcon IS-03 Robotic Imaging Total Station. So it’s not always necessary to invest in a multi thousand dollar piece of equipment, but there are limitations and considering those limitations and choosing the software when choosing the equipment is important to consider.

Below is a comprehensive list of some of the most common photogrammetry equipment and their price points to provide a general idea of what you might expect when purchasing your equipment.