An Evaluation of DUSt3R/MASt3R/VGGT 3D Reconstruction on Photogrammetric Aerial Blocks

arXiv — cs.CV•Monday, October 27, 2025 at 4:00:00 AM

Recent advancements in 3D reconstruction technology, particularly with models like DUSt3R, MASt3R, and VGGT, are making waves in the field of computer vision. These models excel at processing sparse and unordered image sets, which is crucial for applications in photogrammetry and beyond. Their ability to reconstruct detailed 3D environments from minimal data not only enhances accuracy but also opens up new possibilities for industries relying on precise visual data. This progress is significant as it pushes the boundaries of what can be achieved in 3D modeling.

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