4 Types Of Import In AVAG

AVAG supports a wide range of data types, covering everything from raw drone photos to pre-processed outputs, 360° tours, and design files. All imports start the same way – click + New dataset in the left sidebar and select the appropriate product type.

Photogrammetric Images (JPG)

This is the most common import type. Upload your raw drone photos in JPG or JPEG format and AVAG will process them into a full dataset including an orthophoto, DSM, slope model, and point cloud.

With GPS in EXIF – AVAG reads the coordinate system automatically from your photos’ EXIF data. Select your WMS Region when creating the dataset, leave the No GCPs checkbox checked, and upload your photos. Processing is free and fully automated.

With GCPs – Uncheck the No GCPs box when creating the dataset, then upload your photos together with your GCP file (.txt) in the upload screen. This triggers Expert processing. Make sure you have credits available before submitting (99€ per 500-photo dataset).

Note: The WMS Region must always be selected when creating a new dataset, regardless of whether your photos have GPS coordinates or not.

Processed outputs (GeoTIFF, LAS/LAZ)

If you already have processed outputs from another photogrammetry software such as Agisoft Metashape, Pix4D, or DJI Terra, you can import them directly into AVAG without reprocessing. Select Import GeoTIFF (ORTHO, DSM), LAS (POINTCLOUD) as the product type.

Each dataset can include any combination of the following file types, uploaded into their respective drop zones:

DSM – Digital Surface Model (.tif / .tiff)
Orthophoto – georeferenced aerial image (.tif / .tiff)
Point Cloud – 3D point cloud data (.las / .laz)
Mesh – 3D mesh model (.zip containing .obj, .mtl, .jpg)

You don’t need to upload all four, import only the outputs you have. Once uploaded, click Process Data to add the data to your map as a new layer.

360° panoramic photos

Import pre-stitched 360° panoramic images to create an interactive ground-level tour linked to your map. Select Import 360° Tour (JPG and Metadata) as the product type.

When creating the dataset, select your camera device from the supported device list. Currently supported devices include:

CHC RS10
FARO BLINK_SCENE
FARO FOCUS_SCENE
FARO ORBIS 1.0 (Connect & Scene)
FARO ORBIS Premium (Connect & Scene)
Flir Ladybug 5+ (RiPROCESS)
GeoSLAM (Connect & Scene)
Mosaic X

On the upload screen, add both your photos (.jpg / .jpeg) and a metadata file (.txt, .csv, or similar) containing the following fields for each image: GPSTime, ImageFileName, X, Y, Z, Roll, Pitch, Heading. The number of photos must match the number of rows in the metadata file.

Once uploaded, click Process Data to submit.

CAD Overlays & Design Files (XML / LandXML)

Import 3D design surfaces in LandXML format to overlay construction designs directly on your survey data. Select XML as the product type.

Upload a single .xml design file. The following requirements must be met:

The file must use the correct coordinate reference system matching your project
The surface must be triangulated
The file must be saved in LandXML format

Once processed, the design surface appears as a layer on your map and can be used for cut/fill analysis, volume calculations between design and survey, and terrain profile comparisons.