Knowledge Base
Find answers to frequently asked questions about our services, products, and processes.
How accurate are the room measurements in interactive 3D floor plans?
Measurement accuracy depends on the capture technology. Professional Lidar scanners like the Matterport Pro3 achieve accuracy within 1% (roughly ±1 inch per 10 feet). Smartphone-based solutions using Lidar (iPhone Pro models) are slightly less precise but still reliable for general spatial understanding. Consumer 360 cameras without Lidar provide approximations useful for layout comprehension but shouldn't be relied upon for renovation planning or furniture purchases requiring exact dimensions.
Is the Matterport Pro3 camera absolutely necessary for outdoor real estate 3D scanning?
Not absolutely necessary but highly recommended for outdoor scans. The Matterport Pro3's Lidar performs better than smartphone-based alternatives in bright sunlight, which can confuse optical-only depth sensors. However, drone photogrammetry using DJI platforms with software like Pix4D or RealityCapture produces superior outdoor 3D models for large properties and land parcels where ground-level scanning is impractical.