To open PointCloud file generated from a drone phogrammetry software in AutoCAD, the point cloud file must be in Autodesk ReCap (.rcp, .rcs) format as seen below.
What is Autodesk ReCap?
Autodesk ReCap is reality capture software used to transform real-world objects and environments into digital 3D models from photographs and laser scans. The software allows users to view, edit, and prepare high-quality digital assets, often as point clouds or meshes, for use in other Autodesk software, such as AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks. Its file extension is either .rcp or .rcs, hence any point cloud file that most be imported into AutoCAD must be converted into the ReCap file extension using the Autodesk ReCap software. To proceed with this tutorial, download and install the Autodesk ReCap software. You also need the Autodesk login credentials, so signup for one if you don't have it already.
Step-by-step
1) Launch the Autodesk ReCap and create a new project
2) Import all your point cloud files that are either in .laz, .las, .ply, .csv etc. If you work with webODM drone software you should be farmilier with these point cloud files.
