Day 1 Points, Vectors and Payloads Understanding Qdrant’s core data model is essential for building effective vector search applications. This lesson establishes the precise technical vocabulary and concepts you’ll use throughout the course. Points: The Core Entity Points are the central entity that Qdrant operates with. A point is a record consisting of three components: Unique ID (64-bit unsigned integer or UUID) Vector (dense, sparse, or multivector) Optional Payload (metadata)