# AR Mapping Subscriptions The Mapping Startup 6d.ai Will Take Its Products Out of Beta Testing By Daniel Johnson | Published 2019-08-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-mapping References: [techcrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2019/08/27/ar-mapping-startup-6d-ai-expands-platform-as-it-exits-beta/) & [6d.ai](https://www.6d.ai/) 6D.ai is an AR mapping startup that has recently had its platform complete a beta testing phase. The San Francisco-based startup begun beta testing in October and is now prepared to begin releasing apps. The company will implement a pay as you go subscription model, which will cost anywhere from $20-50 per app depending on different usage options. Additionally, different pricing options will be available for users who download over 50,000 AR maps. The AR startup already has some key customers for its services, which include Autodesk, Nexus Studion and lastly, Accenture. 6D.ai will also enter into a partnership with Qualcomm, which will work towards integrating company technology for use in AR headsets. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **AR Mapping Subscriptions:** Companies can adopt the subscription-based pricing system for AR mapping technology. - **Pay-as-you-go:** Businesses can implement a pay-as-you-go model for their AR mapping apps and other technology. - **Partnerships with Tech Giants:** Collaboration with tech giants such as Qualcomm can help AR mapping startups like 6D.ai integrate their technology for use in AR headsets. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Augmented Reality:** There is major potential for AR mapping technology to disrupt the augmented reality industry. - **Mapping and GIS:** AR mapping startups can disrupt the mapping and GIS industry with its advanced technology. - **Construction and Engineering:** AR mapping technology can revolutionize the construction and engineering industries by allowing for more accurate and efficient project planning and execution. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive AR Storefronts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spotselfie-ar-meta-stores.md) - [Game-Based VR Subscriptions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-3.md) - [Metaverse-Ready GIS Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metageo.md) - [Metaverse App-Building Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appbuilding-platforms.md) - [Holographic AR Messaging Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holographic-ar-messaging-app.md) - [All-In-One Metaverse Creation Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nextech-metaverse-suite.md) - [AR-Powered Social Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mmita.md) - [Photorealistic 3D Modelling Software](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toggle3d.md) - [Developer-Targeted AR Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xreal-air-2-ultra.md)