DJI Modify v1.6.0 Update Brings Major 3D Modelling Upgrades

The DJI Modify v1.6.0 update landed on 9 April 2026, bringing a long list of upgrades for survey teams, mapping professionals, and 3D reconstruction workflows. The release strengthens DJI Modify in two key areas, 3D mesh editing and point cloud handling, with new export formats, smarter merging, and meaningful performance gains for everyday post-processing tasks.

What's New in DJI Modify v1.6.0

The headline additions in DJI Modify v1.6.0 sit firmly in the post-processing pipeline that turns raw drone capture into deliverable models. Survey, construction, and inspection teams that already rely on DJI Modify for hole filling, texture editing, and orthophoto generation now have a wider toolset to work with. The update also brings the software closer in feature parity with the broader DJI Terra ecosystem.

DJI has confirmed the release date as 9 April 2026, and the new version is available now from the official DJI Modify download page on enterprise.dji.com.

Major 3D Mesh Improvements

The v1.6.0 release places clear emphasis on 3D mesh editing. Users can now switch between perspective and orthographic projection inside any 3D mesh model, which speeds up technical inspection and measurement work where parallel lines need to read true.

Mesh decimation has also arrived. The new ratio-based reduction tool lets operators downsize triangular faces and texture detail to a chosen ratio, producing lighter export files that load faster in downstream software such as CAD packages and BIM tools. This is a welcome addition for anyone who has wrestled with unwieldy meshes from large survey jobs.

Other 3D mesh upgrades include:

• Drawing cubes inside a 3D mesh model and exporting orthophotos of a custom plane, useful for façade studies and elevation outputs
• Block merging across 3D mesh models in PLY, OBJ, and FBX formats, which removes the need for third-party stitching steps
• A new on-screen display of the coordinate system and position of any 3D mesh model, giving surveyors immediate confidence in the spatial reference

Point Cloud Workflow Upgrades

Point cloud handling has also taken a clear step forward in DJI Modify v1.6.0. The headline feature for LiDAR teams is full support for importing and exporting LAZ files in point cloud projects, which slots neatly into industry workflows that already centre on the LAS family of formats.

The release adds the ability to merge and export multiple point clouds into a single output file, which simplifies the handover of large multi-flight surveys to clients and downstream contractors. There is also a new option to switch the display unit between feet and metres for both point cloud and 3D mesh projects, useful for teams working across UK, US, and EU specifications.

Field teams and analysts gain two further quality-of-life improvements. Profile measurement markers can now sit alongside the main window in point cloud projects, so cross-sections and overhead context stay visible at the same time. Selection inversion is also now possible inside both the main window and the profile view, making targeted point removal and clean-up far quicker.

Performance and Stability Improvements

Beyond the new features, DJI Modify v1.6.0 introduces practical performance gains in the editing pipeline. DJI has optimised the efficiency of mesh flattening, mesh deletion, and texture editing in 3D mesh models, which translates to less waiting around when working through detailed touch-ups on large reconstructions.

The display of the coordinate system and positions in point cloud projects has also been tightened, giving cleaner read-outs in the project view.

On the bug fix side, DJI has resolved an issue where render cracks appeared after importing a DJI Terra reconstructed 3D mesh model into Modify for hole filling. The root cause was missing coordinate system file information, and the v1.6.0 release closes that gap so Terra to Modify handoffs render cleanly.

FAQs

What is DJI Modify used for?

DJI Modify is a desktop application from DJI for editing 3D mesh models and point clouds produced by drone surveys. Common uses include hole filling, texture editing, mesh decimation, orthophoto export, and preparing models for delivery in CAD or BIM software.

What is the latest version of DJI Modify?

The latest version of DJI Modify is v1.6.0, released on 9 April 2026. It adds LAZ support, ratio-based mesh reduction, block merging, custom-plane orthophoto export, and several other 3D mesh and point cloud upgrades.

How do I update DJI Modify?

Open the DJI Modify application and check for updates from the in-app menu, or download the latest installer from the official DJI Modify product page on enterprise.dji.com. Existing projects remain compatible after the upgrade to v1.6.0.

Does DJI Modify support LAZ files?

Yes, from v1.6.0 onwards DJI Modify supports both importing and exporting LAZ files in point cloud projects. This brings the software in line with mainstream LiDAR processing pipelines that rely on the LAS and LAZ formats.

Can DJI Modify reduce mesh size for export?

Yes, the v1.6.0 release introduces ratio-based reduction of triangular faces and texture detail. Operators can specify the target ratio, which produces lighter export files that load faster in downstream CAD, BIM, and 3D viewing tools.

Does DJI Modify work with DJI Terra outputs?

Yes, DJI Modify is designed to work hand in hand with DJI Terra. The v1.6.0 release also fixes a previous issue where Terra-reconstructed meshes could show render cracks during hole filling in Modify, so the Terra to Modify pipeline is now smoother.

Conclusion

The DJI Modify v1.6.0 update is a strong all-round release for survey and mapping professionals, with mesh decimation, LAZ point cloud support, block merging, and a useful coordinate system display all landing in a single drop. Combined with the performance gains across mesh editing and the Terra hole filling fix, this is a release that earns an immediate install across most professional drone workflows.

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