Images and videos taken by drones are often processed using photogrammetry software and video editing software.
As the performance of drones and drone-mounted cameras improves, it becomes possible to acquire higher quality data, and the amount of captured data tends to increase.
To process and edit data more efficiently, it is necessary to use a machine with specifications that meet the system requirements required by the software.
This time, we will introduce the minimum and recommended specifications for OS, processor (CPU), RAM, graphics (GPU), and storage required by major software.
□Photogrammetry software ( PIX4Dmapper )
| minimum | Recommendation | |
| OS | Windows 7, 8, 10, Server 2008, Server 2012 (64-bit) | Windows 8 or 10 (64-bit) |
| CPU | Any CPU (Intel i5/i7/Xeon recommended) | 4-core or 6-core Intel i7/Intel i9/Threadripper/Xeon |
| GPU | Any GPU compatible with OpenGL 3.2 (Intel HD 4000 or better integrated graphics card) | GeForce GTX GPU (compatible with OpenGL 3.2 and 2GB RAM) |
| RAM |
Small projects (less than 100 images at 14M pixels): 4GB Medium projects (100-500 images at 14MP): 8GB Large projects (500-2000 images at 14M pixels): 16GB Very large projects (over 2000 images at 14M pixels): 16GB |
Small projects (less than 100 images at 14M pixels): 8GB Medium-sized projects (100-500 images at 14MP): 16GB Large projects (500-2000 images at 14MP): 32GB Very large projects (over 2000 images at 14M pixels): 64GB |
| Storage |
Small projects (less than 100 images at 14M pixels): 10GB of free hard drive space Medium-sized projects (100-500 images at 14M pixels): 20GB of free hard drive space Large projects (500-2000 images at 14M pixels): 40GB of free hard drive space For very large projects (over 2000 images at 14M pixels): 80GB of free HDD space |
Small projects (less than 100 images at 14MP): 15GB of SSD space Medium-sized projects (100-500 images at 14MP): 30GB of SSD space For large projects (500-2000 images at 14MP): 60GB SSD space For very large projects (over 2000 images at 14MP): 120GB of SSD space |
□Video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro)
| Windows | minimum | Recommendation |
| OS | Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit) Japanese version, version 2004 or later | Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit) Japanese version, version 2004 or later |
| CPU | Intel® 6th Generation or later CPU or AMD Ryzen™ 1000 Series or later CPU | Intel® 7th Generation or later CPU, or AMD Ryzen™ 3000 Series or later CPU |
| GPU |
2GB of GPU VRAM For a list of recommended graphics cards, go to the Adobe website. |
4GB of GPU VRAM For a list of recommended graphics cards, go to the Adobe website. |
| RAM | 8GB | For HD media: 16GB For 4K media or higher: 32GB |
| Storage |
At least 8GB of free hard disk space. However, additional free space is required during installation (do not install on removable flash memory storage). |
Built-in high-speed SSD for app installation and caching |
| macOS | minimum | Recommendation |
| OS | macOS v10.15 (Catalina) or later | macOS v10.15 (Catalina) or later |
| CPU | Intel® 6th Generation or later CPU | Intel® 6th Generation or later CPU |
| GPU | 2GB of GPU VRAM | 4GB of GPU VRAM |
| RAM | 8GB | For HD media: 16GB For 4K media or higher: 32GB |
| Storage |
At least 8 GB of free hard disk space, but additional free space is required during installation (do not install on removable flash storage) |
Built-in high-speed SSD for app installation and caching |
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