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Contents
Products4Geo Industry Guide Issue 1 - 2018 3
Pag. 4 Airborne Laser Scanning
Pag. 8 Digital Aerial Cameras
Pag. 12 GNSS Receivers
Pag. 20 Inertial Navigation Systems
Pag. 25 Mobile Mappers
Pag. 32 Photogrammetric Imagery Processing Software
Pag. 38 Point Cloud Processing Software
Pag. 46 Terrestrial Laser Scanners
Pag. 50 Tunnel Vision - A California firm blends technologies
to make short work of a tight schedule and difficult
conditions.
Pag. 54 Total Stations
Pag. 58 UAS for Mapping and 3D Modelling
Pag. 66 UAS Lidar Systems
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ComPany
ProduCt name
GeneraL
Total weight [kg]
Power requirements
Type of GNSS/INS positioning system
LaSer PuLSe CHaraCterIStICS
Wavelength [nm]
Standard pulse length [ns]
Beam divergence [mrad]
meaSurement CHaraCterIStICS
Scanning method
Scan frequency [Hz]
Max. pulse frequency [Hz]
Max. field of view [deg]
recording of intensity of return signal [bits]
oPeratIon CHaraCterIStICS
Platform
Max. flying height [m]
RIEGL
VQ-1560i
60
20 - 32VDC typ. 250W
•
•
•
0.25
rotating polygon mirror
•
2000000
58
•
Helicopter, Fixed-wing
4700
RIEGL
VUX-1LR
3.5
11-32 V DC / typ. 70W
optional
•
•
0.5
time of flight measurement
•
820000
330
16
Helicopter, Fixed-wing,
RPAS (UAV/UAS)
530
RIEGL
VQ-780i
20
18-32V DC, 140W
•
•
•
0.18
rotating polygon mirror
•
1000000
60
16
Helicopter, Fixed-wing
5000
IGI
LiteMapper 1560
60
18-32VDC 10A@24VDC
IGI AEROcontrol III - 512Hz
0
0
0.25
time-of-flight
400
800000
58
0
Fixed-wing
4700
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ComPany
ProduCt name
AIrborne LAser scAnnIng
GeneraL
Total weight [kg]
Power requirements
Type of GNSS/INS positioning system
LaSer PuLSe CHaraCterIStICS
Wavelength [nm]
Standard pulse length [ns]
Beam divergence [mrad]
meaSurement CHaraCterIStICS
Scanning method
Scan frequency [Hz]
Max. pulse frequency [Hz]
Max. field of view [deg]
recording of intensity of return signal [bits]
oPeratIon CHaraCterIStICS
Platform
Max. flying height [m]
Aeroscout
Aeroscout ALMI Tech-
nology
12
12V standard Lipo Batteries
OXTS IMU/GPS
•
•
0.5
rotating mirror, time of flight
measurement
550000
550000
330
16
Helicopter, RPAS (UAV/
UAS)
350
Teledyne Optech
Eclipse: Autonomous
Mapping System
36.6
<200 W
POSAV AP40
1550
2
0.4
Rotating polygon
140
450000
60
12
Helicopter, Fixed-wing,
Gyroplane
1000
Teledyne Optech
Titan ALTM
116
800 Watts
Applanix AP50 OEM
53210641550
3
0.35
Programmable scanner
210
900000
60
12
Fixed-wing
2000
Teledyne Optech
ALTM Pegasus
75
28V; 30A
POSAV AP50 OEM
1064
3
0.25
Scanning galvo
140
500000
75
12
Helicopter, Fixed-wing
5000
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AIrborne LAser scAnnIng
VQ-1560iThe new ultra high performance, fully inte-
grated and calibrated Dual Channel Airborne
Mapping System RIEGL VQ-1560i makes use
of the RIEGL sophisticated Waveform-LiDAR
Technology enabling excellent multiple-target
detection capability and Multiple-Time-Around (MTA) processing. The
system is capable of online waveform processing as well as full or smart
waveform recording, resulting in unsurpassed information content on
each single target. The new VQ-1560i provides a laser pulse repetition
rate of up to 2 MHz resulting in more than 1.
Aeroscout ALMI TechnologyThe ALMI technology has been developed by
Aeroscout GmbH for professional 3D airborne
laser scanning (lidar) based on an unmanned
aerial vehicle (UAV). It allows continuously mo-
nitored, accuracy controlled, vibration-isolated, and time-synchronized
airborne laser scanning from the UAV system.
LiteMapper 1560Designed as a rugged but also compact and
lightweight system, the IGI LiteMapper can
be used in a variety of aircraft, from large air-
planes and helicopters to ultra-light airplanes
and gyroplanes or even remote piloted aircraft
systems (RPAS).
VUX-1LRThe VUX-1LR Long Range is a very
lightweight, compact and rugged laser
scanner, that was especially designed for
airborne surveying missions from helicopters,
gyrocopters, and other small aircraft.
Titan ALTMAs the world’s first multispectral airborne lidar
sensor, Optech Titan is opening up a new
era in lidar survey and mapping. 3D surface
spectral response information sensitive to the
emitted wavelengths can now be derived day
or night from complex environments using a single lidar sensor.
VQ-780iThe new RIEGL VQ-780i is a high performan-
ce, rugged, lightweight, and compact airborne
mapping sensor. This versatile system is
designed for high efficient data acquisition at
low, mid, and high altitudes, covering a variety
of different airborne laser scanning applications from high density to wide
area mapping. Its high speed rotating mirror design ensures reliability,
and uniform point distribution across its entire wide field of view and at all
flying altitudes.
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iXM-RS150F-150MP Boost Your Productivity with a Wider Aerial
Coverage - The company’s fl agship full
frame ultra-high resolution aerial camera with
an image size of 150MP. Enabling increa-
sed productivity for a range of aerial image
acquisition projects with its ultra-high resolution (14204 x 10652) and the
backside-illuminated sensor, it enables perfect image quality, even in low
light conditions. As a result, more fl ying hours a day and more fl ight days
a year can be easily achieved. Available in RGB and Achromatic.
UrbanMapper-2 Based on UrbanMapper, the IGI’s well known
large format and oblique digital aerial camera,
IGI introduce the all-new UrbanMapper-2.
UrbanMapper-2 utilizes the new full frame
150 MP CMOS technology with backside-
illuminated sensor to provide ultra-high resolution images. With its latest
CMOS technology, a shutter speed up to 1/2000 second and the high
dynamic range of 83dB, the IGI UrbanMapper-2 is designed to produce
brilliant imagery even under challenging conditions. It offers outstanding
performance with 0.6 sec image repetition time.
Penta-DigiCAM The Penta-DigiCAM offers nadir and oblique
images during one fl ight. Using another
housing, the system can be used as a Large
Format Aerial Camera in the Quattro-DigiCAM
system.
iXU-RS1900 Aerial CameraPhase One 190MP Aerial Camera series is the
latest Phase One innovation to offer large format
metric camera functionality. The iXU-RS1900
dual lens aerial camera is an advanced large
format metric camera, with technology designed
specifi cally for the toughest demands of aerial imaging projects. Developed
with leading experts and engineers in the fi eld, the iXU-RS1900 offers excep-
tional imaging/aerial coverage, high accuracy and image quality, presenting
an excellent alternative to traditional large format cameras in diverse aerial
mapping applications such as: remote sensing, precision agriculture, disas-
ter management and monitoring.
UltraCam Condor Mark 1 The UltraCam Condor provides a single-sour-
ce data acquisition solution for collecting
5-band imagery for wide-area, high-altitude
mapping while still serving photogrammetric
projects. The expansive image footprint allows
it to capture large regions, or even continents, in record-time. The Ultra-
Cam Condor frame combines a high resolution RGB image capture for
ortho image generation that is consistently sharp, geometrically accurate
and of superior radiometry with a lower resolution PAN channel for the
production of highly accurate DSMs.
4-Band Multispectral Solution Phase One’s 4-Band multispectral solution
incorporates an innovative batch-processing tool
that automates and thus simplifi es the four band
aerial image generation process. Adding a fourth band of near infrared (NIR)
image data to three band colour (RGB) image data yields multispectral
information that is very useful in vegetation studies -- in applications range
from optimizing crop metrics, to vegetation health, environmental
contamination and city observations for green site monitoring. The solution is
composed of two synchronized Phase One metric aerial cameras mounted
side by side on a specially designed base plate, a Phase One iX Controller
and Phase One iX Capture software.
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Digital aerial Cameras
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UltraCam Falcon Mark 2Optimized productivity and image quality come
together in the UltraCam Falcon Mark 2 digital
aerial camera system. Featuring an image
footprint of 17,310 x 11,310 pixels across the
flight strip, the UltraCam Falcon Mark 2 is the
perfect solution for capturing large areas in a short time. Meanwhile, the
system’s 1.35 second frame interval allows the versatile camera to fly
high resolution projects at lower altitudes.
CS-10000Standalone or integrated with lidar, the Optech
CS-10000 is a complete corridor and small-
area mapping solution.
CS-6500The new compact CS-6500 has an image
footprint of 6,500 pixels across by 4,300 pixels
along the flight line, enabling a wider field of
view for more efficient flights. The CS-6500
is designed to be seamlessly integrated with
numerous Optech products to create a unique airborne imaging solution
that matches your expanding business needs.
UltraCam Eagle Mark 3An ultra-large footprint of 450 megapixels
coupled with a unique user-exchangeable lens
system makes the UltraCam Eagle Mark 3
one of the most versatile aerial systems on the
market. The exchangeable lens system offers
the option of four lens kits at focal lengths of 80mm, 100mm, 120mm
and 210mm - a groundbreaking enhancement in digital photogramme-
try. The result is an ultra-efficient, ultra-flexible, ultra-reliable camera for
streamlined image acquisition for all your mission needs.
CS-MS1920The CS-MS1920 is based on a patented
3-CCD camera design with colour-separating
optics, which work together with large-format
progressive-scan CCD sensors to maximize
image resolution, dynamic range, and field of
view.
UltraCam Osprey Mark 3 PremiumMore than a standard camera, the UltraCam
Osprey offers cutting-edge technology to
collect photogrammetry-grade nadir images
(PAN, RGB and NIR) and oblique images (80
megapixel RGB) simultaneously, supporting city mapping as well as
classical nadir applications from the same flight mission. Additionally, the
unique camera design of the UltraCam Osprey Premium enables genera-
tion of imagery based high-resolution point clouds for dense, consistent
and aligned data sets.
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PRODUCT NAME
HARDWARE
Camera unit Weight [kg]
Type of GNSS/ INS positioning system
SOFTWARE
Type of mission planning software
Type of postprocessing software
SENSOR CHARACTERISTICS
Number of lenses
Lenses: focal lengths [mm]
Type CCD
CCD along track format [mm x mm]
CCD along track format [pixel x pixel]
CCD across track format [mm x mm]
Max. shutter speed [s]
OPERATION CHARACTERISTICS
Helicopter
Fixed-wing
Min. fl ying height [m]
Max fl ying height[m]
Phase One Industrial
iXM-RS150F - 150MP
Digital Aerial Camera
1
Compatible with Applanix,
Novatel, IGI, GGS, Vector-
Nav, NMEA
iX Plan or Third Party
software
iX Capture or Third party
software
7
32, 40, 50, 70, 90, 110,
150mm
CMOS
40
10652
53.4
1/2500
Y
Y
•
•
IGI
UrbanMapper-2
77.5
Integrated GNSS/IMU
System (AEROcontrol)
IGIplan
IGI AEROoffi ce, IGI IPS
(Image Processing
Software)
8
RGB 90 & NIR 40
CMOS
52.9
14.100
129.72
1/2000
Y
Y
•
•
Vexcel Imaging
UltraCam Condor Mark 1
64
UltraNav (Applanix
POSTrack OEM)
TrackAir
UltraMap
7
RGB: 100 mm, PAN: 40
mm, NIR: 23 mm
DALSA
•
5,000
•
0.001
Y
Y
•
7000
Vexcel Imaging
UltraCam Falcon Mark
2 f100
61
UltraNav (Applanix
POSTrack OEM)
TrackAir
UltraMap
8
PAN: 100 mm, RGB/NIR:
33 mm
DALSA
67.86
11,310
103.86
0.001
Y
Y
•
7000
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COMPANY
PRODUCT NAME
DIGITAL AERIAL CAMERAS
HARDWARE
Camera unit Weight [kg]
Type of GNSS/ INS positioning system
SOFTWARE
Type of mission planning software
Type of postprocessing software
SENSOR CHARACTERISTICS
Number of lenses
Lenses: focal lengths [mm]
Type CCD
CCD along track format [mm x mm]
CCD along track format [pixel x pixel]
CCD across track format [mm x mm]
Max. shutter speed [s]
OPERATION CHARACTERISTICS
Helicopter
Fixed-wing
Min. fl ying height [m]
Max fl ying height[m]
Vexcel Imaging
UltraCam Eagle Mark 3
61
UltraNav (Applanix
POSTrack OEM)
TrackAir
UltraMap
8
80, 100, 120, 210
DALSA
68.02
17.004
105.84
0.001
Y
Y
•
•
Vexcel Imaging
UltraCam Osprey Mark 3
Premium
64
UltraNav (Applanix
POSTrack OEM)
TrackAir
UltraMap
8
Nadir: 80 (PAN) & 40 (RGB);
Oblique: 120 (RGB)
DALSA
45.08
8,670
70.04
0.001
Y
Y
•
7000
Teledyne Optech
CS-6500
1.9
compatible with any GNSS/
INS
Compatible with any
DGX ColorPhysics; Any
1
35; 50; 85; 135; 180
Interline
24 x24
4384 x 4384
36,1 x 36,1
0.001
•
•
•
•
Teledyne Optech
CS-10000
6
compatible with any GNSS/
INS
Compatible with any
Compatible with any
1
50; 70; 90; 120; 210
Full Frame
40.4 x 40.4
7760 x 7760
53.7 x 53.7
0.001
Y
Y
100
30000
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Onyx OEM GNSS Receiver NavCom’s next generation GNSS engine
provides 255 channel tracking, including multi-
constellation support for GPS and GLONASS.
It also provides patented interference rejection
and anti-jamming capabilities. Integrated Star-
Fire fi ve centimetre global accuracy makes Onyx ideal for high accuracy
surveying, control and guidance of mobile platforms. The compact form
factor offers durability and reliability for your precise positioning system
integration. StarFire is supported on 3-separate channels providing on-
board capability for tracking redundant or enhanced signals.
GR-5 With advanced Topcon technologies at the
heart of the GR-5 receiver, you can be assured
of 24/7 signal coverage and operation for your
site teams. Vanguard ensures that you are
receiving all signals, all of the time and Fence
Antenna technology makes sure the signals are processed, even in the
most adverse of locations.
HiPer SR The fi eld-rugged and fully-integrated HiPer
SR GNSS base and rover receiver delivers a
300m working base-to-rover radius through
Topcon LongLink technology, the innovative
wireless data link developed specifi cally for the
HiPer SR, providing reliable and interference-free and license-free RTK
communications.
SGR7 The SGR7 is a robust , high precision receiver,
with RTK that delivers centimetre level
real-time positioning, or go base free with
centimetre and decimetre PPP solutions using
Oceanix L-Band corrections. It’s also capable
of tracking all current and upcoming GNSS constellations including GPS,
GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS and IRNSS. It is software upgradeable
to track upcoming signals as they become available.
GCX3 GCX3 is the ideal job site base/rover RTK
(Real Time Kinematic) system or network RTK
rover - and like all of our solutions, you can
customise it to meet your needs and create
your own workfl ows.
iRTK5 GNSS RTK SYSTEM iRTK5 is the new high quality GNSS receiver of
Hi-Target, benefi ting from the next-generation
GNSS engine, supporting the PPP service.
It has full band support for cellular mobile
networks (LTE, WCDMA, EDGE,GPRS,GSM),
and supports most of the radio protocols on an internal UHF transceiver
radio. iRTK5 has an innovative design, a magnesium alloy structure and
the Linux 3.2.0 operating system. The HD OLED colour touch screen has
a better display, and operates in rain. iRTK5 is an industry-leading GNSS
RTK surveying solution.
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GNSS RECEIVERS
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GCX2 The GCX2 is the latest GNSS integrated
receiver designed for lightweight and
convenient fi eld operation exclusively created
for Sokkia. Nicknamed the bullet, the GCX2
exemplifi es a completely reimagined approach
to receiver design that offers an ultra-lightweight and ergonomic solution at
a low cost. The GCX2 may be paired with the Sokkia S-10 cellular-enabled
data-controller along with MAGNET Enterprise to provide an easy,
lightweight, effi cient, and productive rover network solution.
UM4B0 High Precision GNSS Module UM4B0 is the high precision positioning and
heading RTK module developed by Unicore
Communications, targeting intelligent driving,
lawn mowers, GIS information collection, etc.
By employing a single UC4C0 (432 channel tracking) baseband chip and
a single RF chip, using single-sided SMD packaging, UM4B0 can achie-
ve the smallest size (30x40mm) among industry high accuracy heading
and positioning output. It can simultaneously track BDS B1/B2/B3 +
GPS L1/L2/L5 + GLONASS L1/L2+Galileo E1/E5a/E5b.
F90 Smart Antenna Our new F90 tracks GPS, GLONASS, Galileo,
BeiDou and can maximize the tracking to
observe all visible GNSS satellite signals,
thereby providing maximum performance for
accuracy and real-time measurements. F90
also supports L-Band functions, and can get cm accuracy with just one
receiver even in harsh environments such as under heavy foliage. F90 is
also inserted with highly integrated Bluetooth and brand-new tilt survey
algorithms that makes the F90 calibration-free. It also provides two
connecting methods for receiver and controller, Bluetooth connection
and Wi-Fi connection.
T300 GNSS Receiver Ultra small and super light, T300 is a product
which combines lots of market proved ad-
vantages together. It can track all the working
GNSS constellations, and the strong anti-inter-
ference ability of the receiver makes it possible
to work in any environment.
OEM7600 The OEM7600 receiver board features NovAtelís
high-performance positioning solutions in an
extremely small form factor, wrapped with
protective shielding to isolate emissions from
surrounding electronics in confi ned spaces. This
new receiver integrates easily with NovAtelís SPANÆ technology to optimize
performance during extended GNSS outages. Advanced interference mitiga-
tion features maintain high performance in challenging environments. With
centimetre-level positioning utilizing TerraStar satellite-delivered correction
services, the OEM7600 ensures globally available, high-performance positio-
ning without the need for expensive network infrastructure.
Trimble R10 With the Trimble R10 GNSS System, you can
survey previously inaccessible points, reduce
occupation time, and record faster and safer
measurements than ever before. Built-in
fi rmware gives automatic compensation for up
to 15 degrees of pole tilt and RTK level precision anywhere. Collect more
accurate data faster and easier - no matter what the job or the environ-
ment, with the Trimble R10 GNSS System.
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GNSS Compass High Accuracy Version The GNSS Compass is a low cost all in one
GNSS/INS navigation and heading solution. It
provides accurate dual antenna GPS based
heading that is not subject to magnetic inter-
ference and can maintain accurate heading during GNSS outages of up
to 20 minutes. It features high accuracy RTK positioning and is plug and
play with NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000 and Ethernet interfaces.
H66/H668 The H66 static GPS receiver is charactarized
by the simply setup, ease of operation and
high performance for control surveying duties.
The H66 is built to withstand the harsh conditi-
ons that come with fi eldwork, and meets IP65
industrial standards to protect against water, dust, vibrations, shocks,
extreme temperatures and varying altitudes. Equipped with a colour LCD
screen, all necesseray information is shown to the user. Even when the
screen is dormant, the H66 informs you about the data collection status
with additional indicators.
Galaxy G6 During the Multiple constellation age, SOUTH
keep developing and optimizing the innovative
products for customers. SOUTH Galaxy G6
RTK system adopts intelligent cloud platforms
as its new engine, to lead the development or
smart RTK system.
M1 The Settop M1 is a GNSS receiver with Total
Station remote control. It makes it possible
to manage GPS data while it carries out
monitoring tasks with a Total Station via
various communication ports such as Wi-Fi,
Bluetooth, Radio, Ethernet and GSM.
SL800 The SL800 is a high-precision GNSS receiver
that performs even under the most demanding
conditions. Powered by NovAtel 729, this re-
ceiver offers precise positioning and advanced
interference mitigation which performs even in
the most remote or challenging environments. The SL900 has TerraStar
capabilities that use a global network of multi-GNSS reference stations
and advanced algorithms to generate highly precise data.
UAV PPK Solution Tersus UAV PPK Solution includes BX316R
PPK Receiver, AX3705 Helix Antenna and
Tersus GeoPix Software. BX316R PPK
Receiver supports multi-constellations and
dual-frequencies. It has in-built 4G memory
for GNSS observation data recording, and a very small and light AX3705
Helix Antenna designed for UAV applications.
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GNSS RECEIVERS
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i80 GNSS The i80 GNSS is a versatile GNSS receiver
designed for high accuracy and productivi-
ty surveying. Powered by fi eld-proven 220
channels full-GNSS core engine, the i80 GNSS
provides an outstanding solution to any sur-
veying jobs. The i80 integrates the seven most common RTK base and
rover work modes, UHF and NTRIP networks, as well as GNSS raw data
collection. Highly integrated, innovative dual hot-swappable batteries and
high-resolution LCD display make the i80 the perfect choice for deman-
ding survey applications.
UNI-GR1 Introducing the UNI line, marxact brings a
completely universal high-precision GNSS re-
ceiver to market. With its rugged design, using
four constellations and multiple frequencies,
the UNI is capable of providing you accuracy
from centimetre to sub-metre level in many environments - and on any
device. With open interfaces, the UNI lets you connect to your preferred
device of use, with a connection method you prefer.
A90 GNSS Receiver Since 1999, FOIF’s GNSS products have up-
graded from original single-star single-frequen-
cy static receivers to current multi-constellation
RTK products supporting GPS, Glonass,
Beidou and Galileo, and evolved from complex
separate connection equipment to all-in-one A90 receiver. A compact
design brings users longtime convenience and the A90 adopts magne-
sium alloy materials ensuring high strength and stability. Whats more,
fi rst-class software solutions brings a big change in user experience and
accessibility, which makes your fi eld work more productive.
SP20 Handheld The Spectra Precision SP20 handheld GNSS
receiver combines innovative, camera- enab-
led data collection workfl ow with a high level
of performance in an ergonomic, scalable
solution (from metre to cm accuracy). Rugged
and lightweight, the SP20 is easy-to-use and highly accurate. It is the
optimal tool not only for cadastral, construction, or topo surveys, but
also for a range of GIS projects, including data collection, inspection and
maintenance. The 5.3-inch screen delivers vivid visuals of the workfl ow,
which enables precise 2D handheld logging.
APX-15 UAV The Trimble APX-15 UAV is a GNSS-inertial
OEM solution designed to reduce the cost and
improve the effi ciency of mapping from small
UAVs. Comprised of a small (60mm x 67mm),
single OEM board containing a precision
GNSS receiver and inertial sensor components
plus post-mission Differential GNSS-inertial offi ce software, the Trimble
APX-15 UAV eliminates the need to survey extensive Ground Control
Points (GCP’s) and reduces the amount of sidelap required to be fl own,
thus increasing the area fl own per mission.
SP90m The Spectra Precision SP90m is a powerful,
highly versatile, ultra-rugged, and reliable
GNSS positioning solution for a wide variety
of applications in real-time and post-proces-
sing. It also comes with a variety of integrated
communications options, such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, UHF radio, cellular
modem, and two MSS L-band channels to receive Trimble RTX correcti-
on services.
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ProduCt name
GeneraL
Height [m]
Depth [m]
Width [m]
Total weight [kg]
Power
Operating power: max. [V]
Typical consumption [W]
PerFormanCe
No. channels
Max. simultaneous tracked channels
Tracked satellite signals
Reacqisition time [s]
RTK Network Compatibility
HorIZontaL unCertaInty
code: DGNSS/RTC (constant part) [m]
code: DGNSS/RTC (variable part) [ppm]
CommunICatIon: GeneraL
Communication ports
Simultaneous links
Hi-Target Surveying
iRTK5 GNSS RTK
SYSTEM
0.098
•
0.158
1.2
28
4.4
•
336
BeiDou: B1, B2, B3 GPS:
L1C/A, L2C, L2E, L5 GLO-
NASS: L1C/A, L2C/A, L3
CDMA GALILEO: E1, E5A,
E5B, E5AltBOC, E6
•
Yes
0.25
1
•
•
Topcon
HiPer SR
0.064
0.15
0.15
0.85
30
2
226
226
GPS L1/L2, GLONASS L1/
l2, QZSS, SBAS
1
Y
0.4
•
•
•
Sokkia
GCX3
0.197
0.047
0.047
0.44
•
•
•
•
GPS L1 C.A, L1C, L2P,
L2C. GLONASS L1 C/A,
L1P, L2 C/A, L2P. BeiDou
B1, B2. Galileo E1. SBAS
L1 C/A WAAS/MSAS/
EGNOS/GAGAN. QZSS L1
C/A, L1C, L2C.
•
Y
0.4
•
USB 2.0 High Speed Device
•
ComNav Technology
T300 GNSS Receiver
0.075
0.158
0.158
0.95
27
2.85
256
256
GPS: L1,L2,L2C,L5;
BeiDou: B1, B2, B3; GLO-
NASS L1, L2
2
Y
0.25
1
1 Serial Port (7pin Lemo)
Y
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ComPany
ProduCt name
GNSS RECEIVERS
GeneraL
Height [m]
Depth [m]
Width [m]
Total weight [kg]
Power
Operating power: max. [V]
Typical consumption [W]
PerFormanCe
No. channels
Max. simultaneous tracked channels
Tracked satellite signals
Reacqisition time [s]
RTK Network Compatibility
HorIZontaL unCertaInty
code: DGNSS/RTC (constant part) [m]
code: DGNSS/RTC (variable part) [ppm]
CommunICatIon: GeneraL
Communication ports
Simultaneous links
Trimble
R10
0.136
0
0.119
2.09
24
4.2
672
672
GPS (L1C/A, L2C, L2E, L5),
GLONASS (L1C/A, L1P,
L2C/A, L3), BeiDou (B1,
B2, B3), Galileo (E1, E5A,
E5B, E5 AltBOC, E6), QZSS
(L1C/A, L1-SAIF, L1C,
L2C, L5), NavIC (L5), SBAS
(L1C/A, L5)
1
Y
0.25
1
Serial, USB, TCP/IP,
Bluetooth
Y
Geneq
F90 Smart Antenna
76
•
157
1.2
•
•
336
336
GPS: L1 C/A, L2C, L2E,
L5. GLONASS: L1 C/A,
L2C, L3. BeiDou: B1, B2,
B3. Galileo: E1, E5A, E5B,
E5 AltBOC, E6. IRNSS: L5.
QZSS: L1CA, L1C, L2C,
L5. SBAS: L1, L5
1
Y
0.3
1
5 pin, 7 pin
Y
Unicore Communications
UM4B0 High Precision
GNSS Module
0.004
0.04
0.03
0.008
3.6
1.8
224
224
BDS B1/B2/B3GPS L1/L2/
L5GLONASS L1/L2Galileo
E1/E5a/E5b
1
Y
0.3
1
•
16
NovAtel
OEM7600
0.013
0.035
0.055
0.031
3.4
1.3
555
•
GPS: L1 C/A, L1C, L2C,
L2P, L5. GLONASS: L1
C/A, L2 C/A, L2P, L3, L5.
BeiDou: B1, B2. Galileo:
E1, E5 AltBOC, E5a, E5b.
NavIC (IRNSS): L5. QZSS:
L1 C/A, L1C, L2C, L5
0.5
Yes
0.4
•
5x LVCMOS: up to 460,800
bps. 2x CAN Bus: 1 Mbps.
1x USB 2.0 (device): HS.
1x USB 2.0 (host): HS. 1x
Ethernet: 10/100 Mbps.
•
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ComPany
ProduCt name
GeneraL
Height [m]
Depth [m]
Width [m]
Total weight [kg]
Power
Operating power: max. [V]
Typical consumption [W]
PerFormanCe
No. channels
Max. simultaneous tracked channels
Tracked satellite signals
Reacqisition time [s]
RTK Network Compatibility
HorIZontaL unCertaInty
code: DGNSS/RTC (constant part) [m]
code: DGNSS/RTC (variable part) [ppm]
CommunICatIon: GeneraL
Communication ports
Simultaneous links
Settop Survey
M1
0.035
0.138
0.138
0.6
•
12.8
220
220
GPS: Simultaneous L1 C/A,
L2E,L2C, L5.GLONASS:
Simultaneous L1 C/A, L1 P,
L2 C/A (GLONASS M Only),
L2 P.GIOVE-A: Simulta-
neous L1 BOC, E5A, E5B,
E5AltBOC1.GIOVE-B: Si-
multaneous L1 CBOC, E5A,
E5B, E5AltBOC1.GALILEO:
Disabled2.
•
Y
0.25
1
1 RS232/USB Host Event
port, PPS Power In/Out.
2 RS232/USB OTG port
Power In/Out. 1 TNC
connector for GPS antenna.
1 TNC connector for radio
antenna. 1 FME connector
for GSM antenna. 1 Slot
SIM card.
Y
Tersus GNSS
UAV PPK Solution
0.07
0.012
0.048
0.033
12
2
192
192
GPS L1/L2; GLONASS L1/
L2; BeiDou B1/B2
1
N
0.3
1
•
•
SOUTH
Galaxy G6
0.137
•
0.152
1.44
7.4
2
220
220
BDS B1, B2, B3GPS
L1C/A, L1C, L2C, L2E,
L5GLONASS L1C/A, L1P,
L2C/A, L2P, L3SBAS
L1C/A, L5 (Just for the
satellites supporting L5)GA-
LILEO GIOVE-A, GIOVE-B,
E1, E5A, E5BQZSS, WAAS,
MSAS, EGNOS, GAGAN,
SBAS
1
Y
0.25
1
5PIN LEMO external power
port + RS232 7PIN LEMO
RS232+external USB(OT-
G)+Ethernet 1 network
antenna interface 1 radio
antenna interface SIM card
slot
Y
SatLab
SL800
0.057
•
0.1275
0.7
28
•
555
•
GPS: L1 C/A, L1C, L2C,
L2P, L5 - GLONASS: L1
C/A, L2C, L2P, L3, L5.
BEIDOU: B1, B2, B3. GALI-
LEO: E1, E5 AltBOC, E5e,
E5b, E6. IRNSS: L5. QZSS:
L1 C/A, L1C, L2C, L5, L6.
•
Yes
•
•
RS232 Serial Port, USB,
NFC, Bluetooth 4.0
•
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ComPany
ProduCt name
GeneraL
Height [m]
Depth [m]
Width [m]
Total weight [kg]
Power
Operating power: max. [V]
Typical consumption [W]
PerFormanCe
No. channels
Max. simultaneous tracked channels
Tracked satellite signals
Reacqisition time [s]
RTK Network Compatibility
HorIZontaL unCertaInty
code: DGNSS/RTC (constant part) [m]
code: DGNSS/RTC (variable part) [ppm]
CommunICatIon: GeneraL
Communication ports
Simultaneous links
CHC Navigation
i80 GNSS
0.14
0.124
0.124
1.22
36
3.2
220
220
L1C/A, L1C, L2C, L2E, L5.
GLONASS: L1C/
A,L1P, L2C/A, L2P, L3.
Galileo: E1, E5A, E5B.
BeiDou: B1, B2.
1
Y
0.25
1
2 x 7 pin LEMO ports,
RS 232, Cellular, Bluetooth,
WiFi, UHF Radio
Y
Spectra Precision
SP20 Handheld
0.295
0.045
0.12
0.85
•
•
240
•
GPS: L1C/A, L1P(Y),
L2P(Y), L2C. GLONASS:
L1C/A, L2C/A. BeiDou: B1
(phase 2), B2. Galileo: E1,
E5b - QZSS L1C/A, L2C,
L1SAIF.
•
Yes
0.25
1
•
•
Suzhou FOIF
A90 GNSS Receiver
•
•
•
1
•
•
555
•
GPS(L1 C/A, L1C, L2C,L2P,
L5),GLONASS(L1 C/A, L2
C/A, L2P, L3, L5),GALILE-
O(E1, E5 AltBOC, E5a,E5b,
E6),BEIDOU(B1, B2, B3)
L1<0.5s, L2<1.0s
•
•
•
•
•
marXact
UNI-GR1
0.09
0.14
0.14
0.8
•
•
432
432
GPS (L1/L2/L5), Glonas-
s(L1/L2), Galileo (E1 / E5a /
E5b), Beidou (B1/B2/B3)
•
Yes
0.4
•
RS232, USB, Micro-USB,
CAN,
Y
GNSS RECEIVERS
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ComPany
ProduCt name
GeneraL
Height [m]
Width [m]
Length [m]
Weight [kg]
enVIronmentaL
Min. operating temperature [°C]
Max. operating temperature [°C]
Max. rotation speed [deg/s]
GnSS PoSItIonInG SenSor
Number of integrated GNSS receivers and antenna ports
No. channels p receiver
Tracked satellite signals
RTK Network Compatibility
GnSS aIded unCertaInty
Heave: constant part [m]
Heave: variable part [%]
unaIded unCertaInty
Heading [deg]
Pitch [deg]
VectorNav Technologies
VN-310 Dual Antenna
GNSS/INS
0.031
0.056
0.056
0.2
-40
85
490
2
72
GPS L1, GLONASS L1,
Galileo E1
•
•
•
2
0.05
SBG Systems
Ellipse2-D
0.031
0.067
0.087
0.18
-40
70
8
2
120
GPS L1, GPS L2, GLO-
NASS L1, GLONASS L2,
Galileo E1, Galileo E2
Y
0.5
5
•
•
iXblue
Atlans
0.113
0.16
0.16
2.6
20
55
•
1
•
GPS (L1, L2, L3, L5),
GLONASS (L1, L2, L3),
GALILEO (E1, E5a, E5b,
AltBOC, E6), BEIDOU (B1,
B2, B3),, IRNSS (L5), QZSS
(L1, L2, L3, L5, L6)
Y
•
•
0.08
0.02
Seabed
SBD-IMU-S2
0.14
0.116
0.104
1.2
-40
75
490
•
•
•
•
•
•
0.055
0.03
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ComPany
ProduCt name
InertIal navIgatIon SyStemS
GeneraL
Height [m]
Width [m]
Length [m]
Weight [kg]
enVIronmentaL
Min. operating temperature [°C]
Max. operating temperature [°C]
Max. rotation speed [deg/s]
GnSS PoSItIonInG SenSor
Number of integrated GNSS receivers and antenna ports
No. channels p receiver
Tracked satellite signals
RTK Network Compatibility
GnSS aIded unCertaInty
Heave: constant part [m]
Heave: variable part [%]
unaIded unCertaInty
Heading [deg]
Pitch [deg]
ACEINNA
INS1000
0.045
0.12
0.145
0.68
-40
85
400
3
•
GPS/QZSS L1 C/A, GLO-
NASS L10F, BeiDou B1,
Galileo E1 B/C
Y
•
•
•
•
LORD Sensing - MicroStrain
3DM-GX5-45
0.0442
0.0366
0.011
0.002
•
•
300
1
72
GGPS, GLONASS, Beidou,
Galileo
•
•
•
•
•
NovAtel
SPAN CPT7
0.09
0.06
0.06
0.45
-40
71
200
2
555
GPS L1, GLONASS L1,
BeiDou B1
Y
•
•
•
•
Advanced Navigation
Spatial
0.03
0.04
0.025
0.037
-40
85
2000
1
72
GGPS, GLONASS, Beidou,
Galileo
Y
0.05
5
0.8
0.1
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ComPany
ProduCt name
GeneraL
Height [m]
Width [m]
Length [m]
Weight [kg]
enVIronmentaL
Min. operating temperature [°C]
Max. operating temperature [°C]
Max. rotation speed [deg/s]
GnSS PoSItIonInG SenSor
Number of integrated GNSS receivers and antenna ports
No. channels p receiver
Tracked satellite signals
RTK Network Compatibility
GnSS aIded unCertaInty
Heave: constant part [m]
Heave: variable part [%]
unaIded unCertaInty
Heading [deg]
Pitch [deg]
Tersus GNSS
GNSS-Aided Inertial Na-
vigation Systems (INS)
0.073
0.047
0.033
0.145
-40
70
•
2
192
GPS L1, GPS L2, GLO-
NASS L1, GLONASS L2,
BeiDou B1, BeiDou B2
Y
20000
•
1
1
Sonardyne International
SPRINT 500 INS
0.26
•
•
18.5
-20
55
900
0
•
•
•
0.05
5
0.1
0.01
Applanix
POS LVX
0.043
0.093
0.149
0.66
-55
85
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Teledyne Marine
TOGSINS
0.306
0.182
0.182
14.5
0
55
500
•
•
•
•
•
•
0.1
0.01
InertIal navIgatIon SyStemS
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INERTIAL NAVIGATION SYSTEMS
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Ellipse2-D Ellipse2-D is a compact Inertial Navigation
System with an integrated Dual-antenna
survey-grade RTK GNSS receiver for accurate
Heading and Position. It provides Roll, Pitch,
Heading, Velocity and Position in real-time and
post-processing. The new Ellipse2-D benefi ts from major improvements
such as lower power, faster initialization, and full GNSS coverage (GPS,
GLONASS, BEIDOU, and GALILEO are used simultaneously).
The Ellipse2-D offers a very good price/performance ratio.
3DM-GX5-45 The LORD Sensing 3DM- GX5 family of high-
performance, industrial-grade inertial sensors
provides a wide range of triaxial inertial
measurements and computed attitude and
navigation solutions.
INS1000 The INS1000 is a state-of-the-art, high
performance GNSS with built-in inertial
sensors. It offers dual frequency RTK and tight
coupling between GNSS and inertial sensors
to provide cm-level accuracy, enhanced
reliability, and superior performance during GNSS outages. The
Automotive Dead Reckoning (ADR) solution delivers strong performance
in GNSS challenged urban environments.
Atlans Atlans is a high performance all-in-one Inertial
Navigation System (INS) for both land and
airborne applications.
Atlans benefi ts from smart coupling technique
between iXblue Fiber-Optic Gyroscope (FOG)
and data from the integrated latest generation Septentrio Global
Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver. In the most challenging
applications, Atlans is specially designed to provide continuous and
accurate 3D position, speed and orientation information.
SPAN CPT7 The SPAN CPT7 is a single enclosure Global
Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) + Inertial
Navigation System (INS) receiver powered
by NovAtelís OEM7 technology that can
deliver up to centimetre-level accuracy. It’s
lightweight, ultra-compact and offers a low power solution with multiple
communication interfaces for easy integration on multiple platforms.
Commercially exportable and ideal for integration into a wide variety of
applications, the high-performance SPAN CPT7 delivers assured
positioning anywhere, in a package one-quarter the size of the highly
successful SPAN-CPT.
SBD-IMU-S2 The Seabed-IMU-S2 is one of the two sub-
mersible units of Seabed. The SBD-IMU-S2 is
designed to perform with extreme stability in
the most demanding environments, including
thermal ambient conditions, with outstanding
shock and vibration performance, the high reliability of the fi ber optic
gyro, or FOG technology is a core feature that assures sustained IMU
operation and mission success.
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Spatial Spatial is a ruggedized miniature GNSS aided
INS and AHRS. It features integrated RTK
that provides position accuracy of 2cm, which
makes it a popular choice for UAVs. It is a
ruggedized miniature GPS aided inertial
navigation system and AHRS that provides accurate position, velocity,
acceleration and orientation under the most demanding conditions. It
combines temperature calibrated accelerometers, gyroscopes,
magnetometers and a pressure sensor with an advanced GNSS receiver.
TOGSINS The new TOGSINS builds on core TSS fi bre
optic gyro technology by incorporating inertial
navigation (INS) capability. As with TOGS, it is
available in three standard heading accura-
cy variants: 0.1 deg; (TOGSINS1), 0.3 deg;
(TOGSINS3) and 0.5 deg; (TOGSINS5), all rated for operational depths to
4,000m or 6,000m giving you a range for all your needs. Inertial position
data is produced using an INS algorithm, within the fi rmware framework
of TOGS, whilst attitude data is delivered via accurate roll/pitch measure-
ment of 0.01 deg; (TOGSINS1) and 0.
POS LVX With a compact footprint, ease of integration,
and fast setup, the POS LVX uses onboard
inertial sensors calibrated with the Applanix
SmartCal software for superior performance. It
meets the needs of autonomous vehicle
manufacturers in mining, trucking, mapping, and vehicle testing by
providing accurate heading information immediately and in all phases
of operation, from stop-and-go traffi c to highway speeds. Available as
a turn-key or OEM GNSS-inertial solution that supports two antenna
heading for the highest accuracy in all dynamic conditions.
GNSS-Aided Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) Tersus GNSS-Aided Inertial Navigation System
(INS-T-306) is the OEM version of the new
generation, fully-integrated, combined L1/L2
GPS, GLONASS and BDS navigation and hig-
h-performance strapdown system, that determines position, velocity and
absolute orientation (Heading, Pitch and Roll) for any device on which
it is mounted. Horizontal and Vertical Position, Velocity and Orientation
are determined with high accuracy for both motionless and dynamic
applications.
VN-310 Dual Antenna GNSS/INS The VN-310 is a high-performance dual
GNSS-Aided Inertial Navigation System that
combines MEMS inertial sensors, two high-
sensitivity GNSS receivers, and advanced Kal-
man fi ltering algorithms to provide optimal estimates of position, velocity,
and orientation for industrial applications. By utilizing two separate GNSS
receivers and antennas the VN-310 enables accurate heading measure-
ments without reliance on vehicle dynamics or magnetic sensors, providing
unmatched performance under both static and dynamic conditions.
SPRINT 500 INS SPRINT INS interfaces to aiding sensors such
as USBL, a DVL, pressure sensor and sound
speed. Power-pass through to aiding sensors
is supported to ease integration. SPRINT
INS can be operated without external time
synchronisation and aided with manual positions and DVL for relative
navigation. SPRINT has a proven track record spanning 10 years in the
fi eld in diverse applications from vehicle gyrocompass to demanding
applications such as ROV guidance and mid water station keeping.
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MOBILE MAPPERS
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HiScan-C Mobile Mapping System The HiScan-C is a fully integrated mobile map-
ping system with the HI-TARGET advanced
3D laser and geo-referenced digital imagery
which proved to be a perfect solution when a
massive amount of asset data needs to be collected in a short time.
By combining leading-edge technology with a deep understanding of
surveyors’workfl ows, data integration and maintenance across the
lifecycle of projects, the HiScan-C enables surveyors to improve
workfl ows for fi eld data collection and productivity.
SABRE-SCAN mobile mapping The SABRE-SCAN mobile mapping is a highly
portable system enabling the FARO Focus
laser scanners to be utilized for mobile
mapping large-scale survey operations, while
supporting quick-detachment of the laser scanners for conventional
static spherical laser scans when mounted on a tripod. To enhance the
collected survey data, users can also add a Ladybug 5 camera to
simultaneously create georeferenced imagery. The SABRE-SCAN
processing workfl ow supports colour rendering of the mobile mapped 3D
point cloud from the captured georeferenced imagery.
IP-S2 Compact+ The IP-S2 Compact+ gives a high density
point cloud with colourful image overlay for the
ultimate in feature recognition and mapping
detail.
VMX-2HA The RIEGL VMX-2HA is a High Speed, High
Performance Dual Scanner Mobile Mapping
System which provides dense, accurate, and
feature-rich data at highway speeds. With 2
million measurements and 500 scan lines per
second, this turnkey solution is ideally suited for survey-grade mobile
mapping applications. This powerful technology comprises two RIEGL
VUX-1HA High Accuracy LiDAR sensors and a high performance INS/
GNSS unit, housed in an aerodynamically-shaped protective cover.
LLR-E Level-Lift Roof with extensible pole Lifting extensible system for vehicle roofs to
be used with Level Plane 16R (the multi-axis
automatic levelling platform). It is composed
of 4 pneumatic extensible segments (max
3m height), a support plate for Level-Plane and a solid frame that allows
mounting on the roof rack of any vehicle. The systems is made from
anodized aluminium.
IP-S3 HD1 The IP-S3 mobile mapping system offers high
density, high precision, point clouds combined
with high resolution panoramas from a system
that is smaller, lighter and easier to handle.
IP-S3 positioning system is an integration of
an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), GNSS receiver (GPS and GLONASS)
and a vehicle odometer. It provides precise positioning and attitude in a
dynamic environment.
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imajbox® - Compact mobile mapping system Imajing, a wordwide leader of mobile mapping
solutions, presents its 3rd generation of imaj-
box. With its new design, resolution of images
at 9 M Pixels, bigger HoV & integrated GNSS
antenna, imajbox V3 is always extremely portable and effi cient to survey
long linear networks and collect massive geo-referenced data.
Available in versions S for road vehicules and T for trains, the imajbox
3TX version will be the fi rst ever mobile mapping system capable of
surveying railway infrastructures at speeds up to 300 km onboard a train.
MX9 The Trimble MX9 is a complete fi eld-to-fi nish
mobile mapping solution combining state-of-
the-art, advanced hardware with intuitive fi eld
software and a reliable, effi cient offi ce software
workfl ow. The MX9 mounts on top of a vehicle
and rapidly captures dense point clouds and images—both panoramic
and multi-angle. Rich corridor data can be collected at highway speeds,
signifi cantly improving data collection on busy highways and avoiding
costly lane closures. It is the next-generation solution for your needs
today.
PAVE-Scanner The integrated system for laser mapping and
pavement inspection. The Siteco Road-S-
canner platform fully integrated with the
Pavemetrics LCMS vision system technology
represents the most cost effective, state-of-
the-art high performance infrastructure and pavement surface inspection
system. The system collects asset and pavement databases in a single
survey campaign, providing big advantages for their contextual
management.
Road-Scanner C SITECO Informatica introduces their Mobile
Mapping System Road-Scanner C (compact),
promoted in collaboration with FARO, a world
leading manufacturer of 3D-Technologies. Applied
for mapping/high-grade Surveying, inventories, fa-
cility/infrastructure management, RS-C is powerful, portable, and self-calibra-
ting. Suitable to any company that wants to increase productivity 10-20 times.
Equipment: Faro laser scanners, high accuracy INS, spherical camera. The
FARO laser-scanners can be detached and used as stand-alone 3D scanners.
RS-C is delivered with a Road-SIT Survey software for feature extraction and
imagery/point cloud management.
Trimble Indoor TIMMS Mobile Mapping System TIMMS provides both LiDAR and spherical
video, enabling the creation of accurate, real-
life representations (maps, models) of interior
spaces and all of its contents; every object in
the interior space - including desks, chairs, stairs, and doors - appears in
the plan. The maps are geo-located, meaning that the real world
positions of each area of the building and its contents are known.
Road-Scanner 4 The 4th generation high-performance Mobile
Mapping System. Road-Scanner is the
fi rst-class Mobile Mapping and Scanning
System developed by Siteco. It comes from
the consolidated technical competence of
Siteco in the fi eld of mapping and surveying applied to road inventories,
infrastructure monitoring, as-built surveys, Pavement Management
Systems for roads and airports and any other service connected to
Engineering and Constructions.
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Lynx HS-600 Equipped with the fastest scanner in the
industry, the Optech Lynx HS-600 is the best
single-head mobile solution for survey-grade
projects on high-speed roads. At 600 scan
lines per second, the Lynx HS-600 delivers
high-resolution, evenly distributed data at posted vehicle speeds.
UltraCam Panther Take advantage of the industry-fi rst capabilities
of the UltraCam Panther with its unrivaled
fl exibility and versatility. The system combines
different complementary sensors into one
unique portable platform enabling capture of
full-spherical imagery, dense 3D LiDAR point clouds as well as precise
trajectory information both in indoor and outdoor environments.
Application areas span from mobile mapping, building infrastructure
management to construction applications.
UltraCam Mustang
With over 5 million linear kilometres on the
road collected and a history of more than nine
years, the UltraCam Mustang has proven itself
as the state-of-the-art system for capturing
geo-positioned panoramic imagery and 3D
data of street-level scenery.
Lynx SG-S Mobile Survey System The Optech Lynx SG-S delivers survey-grade
accuracy with a single, light-weight lidar/
camera installation, making it the best solution
on the market when accuracy, precision
and overall cost-effectiveness are paramount. Equipped with Teledyne
Optech’s world-class lidar technology, the Lynx SG-S sensor makes
600,000 measurements per second with uncompromising accuracy and
spreads them over a 360 degree view at 300 lines per second to enable
uniform point distribution even at highway speeds.
SUL1 Offering fl exibility without compromising on
quality, Satlab LiDar system has high density
point clouds for general purpose mapping that
can be used in multiple applications for terrain
mapping in any environments.
Lynx MG Mobile Mapper Generate rich mapping-grade lidar and image
data from a vehicle at cruising speeds. The
Lynx Mobile Mapper MG has a single 500-kHz
sensor head, and is designed as a lower cost
solution for projects requiring lower absolute
accuracy than design engineering projects. For highly effi cient image
capture, the system control software enables you to select the camera
image frame size.
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Interview
5 Questions to… Thomas Stuiver and Peter Tapken, Geo-matchingSurveying and mapping projects require tailor-made approaches.
Every application demands its own specific solutions. All the
necessary geospatial solutions are available in a single place:
Geo-matching.com. We asked Thomas Stuiver and Peter Tapken,
the driving forces behind this geospatial product platform, to
explain the role of Geo-matching.com.
How would you describe Geo-matching?
Geo-matching is the world’s largest product platform
for surveying, positioning and machine guidance,
listing more than 2,000 products from 500 manufactu-
rers and attracting more than 250,000 users in 2017.
With our product platform, we provide an overview
of all the products and solutions in the geospatial
market. On Geo-matching, users can make detailed
product comparisons and view the latest videos, case
studies and helpful articles.
What is the role of your platform in the geospa-
tial industry?
Our mission is to inspire our users about geospatial
technology and connect them with product manu-
facturers worldwide. Staying up to date on the latest
geospatial product developments is difficult and time-
consuming. Every day, new products and applications
emerge that can help geospatial professionals do
their jobs even better and faster. By centralising all
the product information on one platform, we have
become the linking pin between users and manufac-
turers worldwide.
Can you give us an idea how Geo-matching.com
is being used?
Many manufacturers perceive us mainly as a lead
generation tool, but getting in touch with manufactu-
rers directly is not the key functionality for our users.
User surveys show that Geo-matching is primarily
used for product research and for inspiration/educa-
tion about geospatial technology. Various users have
mentioned that, for product research purposes, they
need to create spreadsheets with product information
from multiple manufacturers’ websites. Geo-matching
saves geospatial professionals valuable research time
and helps them find better product solutions faster
for their upcoming projects. With over 250,000 users
researching products, our platform certainly plays a
key role in the product evaluation and decision-ma-
king stages.
If you zoom in on the behaviour of your website
visitors, what are the main trends?
One important trend is the strong increase in website
traffic and enquiries from fast-growing regions such
as the Asia-Pacific region, Eastern Europe, various
African regions and South America. Furthermore, we
have seen that applications for geospatial products
have become more diverse. Enquiries have come
from infrastructure companies (e.g. road survey, cor-
ridor mapping, etc.), maritime companies (monitoring
of harbour walls), forensics (crime mapping and traffic
accident investigation), mining (open-pit survey, etc.)
and even some surprising sources such as New York
City’s Metropolitan Opera House (indoor mapping for
maintenance and monitoring purposes).
Geo-matching.com has already developed into
the largest product platform for mapping and
surveying professionals. How do you expect it to
evolve in the coming years?
Over 500 manufacturers are now involved in the Geo-
matching platform, but products are constantly evol-
ving and new types of products are being introduced.
For the UAV market, for example, things are moving
so fast that we need to update our specification list
every six months to keep the information relevant. We
are also constantly adding new product categories.
We are currently looking at adding BIM and virtual
reality, for example, because these technologies are
becoming increasingly important for the geospatial
sector. Also, with so many new users entering the
geospatial market, inspiring and educating professio-
nals will play a crucial role. This means that we need
to better explain how the technology works and how
it can be used. We will continue to be guided by our
mission: to inspire our users about geospatial techno-
logy and connect them with product manufacturers
worldwide. Our goal is not only to provide product
information but also to help geospatial professionals
when searching for products. So far we have received
lots of positive feedback and are very eager to further
expand the Geo-matching platform!
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Company
produCt name
MobIle Mappers
dImenSIonS & enVIronment
Size with case
Weight [kg]
Max. Operation temp. [°C]
poSItIonInG
GNSS receiver: Brand and model
Number of antennas
Tracked GNSS signals
IMU: Brand and model
Camera SyStem
Brand and model
Number of cameras
CCD size [.. x .. pixels]
LIdar SenSor
Brand
Number of laser scanners
Min. Range [m]
Max Range [m]
Max. measurement rate [kHz]
Hi-Target Surveying
HiScan-C Mobile
Mapping System
•
15
45
NovAtel OEM 617
•
Tactical Grade” Inertial
System with tightly coupled
GNSS integration Accuracy
KVH 1750
Ladybug5
6
•
•
•
•
•
•
RIEGL
VMX-2HA
•
•
40
•
•
•
•
RIEGL CS, FLIR Lady-
bug5+, Nikon
9
•
RIEGL VUX-1HA
2
1.2
420
2000
Topcon
IP-S3 HD1
260 x 160 x 121
18
45
Topcon
1
•
•
•
6
8000 x 4000
•
1
•
100
•
SABRE Advanced 3D
Surveying Systems
SABRE-SCAN mobile
mapping
0.5 x 0.32 x 0.28
7.6
•
Applanix – Trimble
2
•
Applanix – Trimble
FLIR - Point Grey Research
- Ladybug5 Video Camera
6
2048 x 2448
FARO Focus
2
0.6
•
976
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produCt name
Siteco Informatica
Road-Scanner C
60 x 60 x 60
45
45
Trimble BD920
2
GPS, GLONASS, EGNOS,
WAAS, BEIDOU...
Applanix AP Series
Point Grey LadyBug 5
6
•
Faro Focus
2
1
330
960
Trimble
MX9
806 x 716 x 634 mm.
37
40
Tallysman
2
•
Trimble AP60
Flir 360° and Matrix Vision
4
•
Riegl
2
1.2
•
2000
Applanix
TIMMS
•
•
55
Applanix POS LV
1
•
Various. See Applanix.
See Applanix.
6
2
See Applanix.
1
•
130
•
Teledyne Optech
Lynx HS-600
84 x 74.9 x 115
42
40
Trimble Applanix
2
•
LN-200
Point Grey Ladybug
6
2448 x 2048
Optech
1
•
130
800
dImenSIonS & enVIronment
Size with case
Weight [kg]
Max. Operation temp. [°C]
poSItIonInG
GNSS receiver: Brand and model
Number of antennas
Tracked GNSS signals
IMU: Brand and model
Camera SyStem
Brand and model
Number of cameras
CCD size [.. x .. pixels]
LIdar SenSor
Brand
Number of laser scanners
Min. Range [m]
Max Range [m]
Max. measurement rate [kHz]
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Company
produCt name
dImenSIonS & enVIronment
Size with case
Weight [kg]
Max. Operation temp. [°C]
poSItIonInG
GNSS receiver: Brand and model
Number of antennas
Tracked GNSS signals
IMU: Brand and model
Camera SyStem
Brand and model
Number of cameras
CCD size [.. x .. pixels]
LIdar SenSor
Brand
Number of laser scanners
Min. Range [m]
Max Range [m]
Max. measurement rate [kHz]
MobIle Mappers
Teledyne Optech
Lynx SG-S Mobile Survey
System
84 x 74.9 x 115
42
40
Trimble Applanix
2
•
LN-200
Point Grey Ladybug
6
2448 x 2048
Optech
1
2
250
600
Vexcel Imaging
UltraCam Mustang
•
49
40
•
1
GPS and GLONASS
Novatel SPAN-CPT
Vexcel Imaging
9
2752 x 2200
Velodyne HDL-32E
1
•
70
0.01
imajing
imajbox® - Compact
mobile mapping system
33x28x15
2.5
55
imajing
1
•
imajing
imajing
1
2050x2448
•
•
•
•
•
SatLab
SLS-1
304mm×191mm×169mm
6.1
45
NovAtel OEM 617
1
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo,
BeiDou
KVH 1750
Ladybug 5
1
6 x 5MP
Satlab SL-650
1
1.5
650
500
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Pix4Dmapper Pix4Dmapper is the leading photogrammetry
software automatically converting images
taken by any drone, by hand, or by plane
into precise, georeferenced 2D maps and 3D
models.
Available for desktop and cloud processing, all outputs are
customizable, easy to share and complement a wide range of
applications and software.
Correlator3D SimActive’s Correlator3D software is a
patented end-to-end photogrammetry solution
for the generation of high-quality geospatial
data from satellite and aerial imagery, including
UAVs. Correlator3D performs aerial
triangulation (AT) and produces dense digital surface models (DSM),
digital terrain models (DTM), orthomosaics and vectorized 3D features.
Powered by GPU technology and multi-core CPUs, Correlator3D ensures
matchless processing power to support rapid production of large
datasets.
Inpho Inpho® offi ce software is designed to precisely
transform aerial images into consistent and
accurate point clouds and surface models,
orthophoto mosaics and digitized 3D features
using state-of-the-art photogrammetry and
remote sensing techniques. Its modules can be used as a complete system
or as individual components which integrate easily into any photogrammetric
production workfl ow using third party products. The portfolio also includes
point-cloud and terrain modeling for massive data as well as airborne LiDAR
scanning processing completed by automated city-modeling software.
DatuSurvey DatuSurvey (formerly DatuGram3D) turns
drone and camera based images to accurate,
georeferenced 2D maps and 3D models,
saving the need for expensive and risky fi eld
work and expediting deliveries. DatuSurvey
is applicable for a multitude of construction, surveying, infrastructure
and inspection projects, such as as-built surveys, volumetric analysis of
stockpiles, geodetic mapping of buildings, roads, tunnels, intersections,
piping, bridges, building facades, engineering structures, mines, utilities
infrastructure and much more.
SkyPhoto SkyPhoto is a professional package solution
designed for transforming low-altitude aerial
images into consistent and accurate point
clouds, DEM (Digitized Elevation Mode-
ling), DOM (Digitized Orthophoto Modeling)
mosaics, etc. The software features sharply in not only one-key
processing for workfl ow automation but also advanced settings and
editable output options, specifi cally engineered to meet the demand of
both specialists and beginners.
DatuSite DatuSite™ turns drone and ground based
images of construction sites into accurate
geo-referenced models and/or precisely
calculated stockpile volumes.
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PHOTOGRAMMETRIC IMAGERY PROCESSING SOFTWARE
Products4Geo Industry Guide Issue 1 - 2018 33
PHOTOMOD The PHOTOMOD software family comprises a
wide range of products for the remote sensing
data photogrammetric processing. This
state-of-the-art software allows the extraction
of geometrically accurate spatial information
from almost all commercially available types of imagery, whether obtained
by fi lm or digital cameras, UAS, high resolution satellite scanners or
synthetic aperture radars. PHOTOMOD is the most popular digital
photogrammetric software in Russia and is also used in 80 countries all
over the world.
SURE Aerial SURE Aerial transforms massive amounts of
imagery into highly detailed 2.5D/3D models,
point clouds, textured meshes and seamless
true orthophotos in a streamlined process. Mesh
formats (e.g. OBJ/Cesium/Collada) for guaran-
teed compatibility. Modularity, stop & continue, external point cloud support
e.g. LiDAR and polygon region defi nitions (AOI/water) offer full fl exibility.
SURE perfectly scales with data volume and available hardware through
elastic distributed processing. Rental licenses can be added anytime during
ongoing processing. SURE technology is also available for integrators.
PhotoModeler PhotoModeler is cost-effective, general-pur-
pose, desktop photogrammetry software for
Windows. PhotoModeler UAS can be used in
construction, mining, road work, rock faces,
bridge and road inspection, and accident scene
mapping. Produce accurate diagrams, volumes, contours, profi le curves,
triangulated surface models, DEMs, and ortho-photos. It has full support
for geographic and local coordinate systems. Export data in many different
CAD and RAW formats. All processing is local, and data remains private
on your PC. It also loads imagery and GPS data from many drones and
PPK/RTK units.
TcpStereo This system allows stereo plotting in CAD
platforms over aerial photographs with
previously defi ned orientations. It’s specially
useful for photogrammetric surveys made with
drones, but can also be used by/for public
administrations, mining companies, landslide, hydrology, environment,
town planning, etc.
Carlson PhotoCapture Aerial surveying is rapidly becoming a vital part
of any surveyor’s toolkit. Thousands of people
use drone site fl yovers every day to help boost
effi ciency and lower costs.
With Carlson Photo Capture processing, you
can use fl yover data to quickly generate interactive 3D maps of sites,
capture highly accurate 3D site data from any camera, share site maps
with customers and save man-hours in the fi eld.
UltraMap UltraMap is the state-of-the-art
photogrammetric workfl ow system that
provides highly automated processing
capabilities allowing organizations to rapidly
generate quality data products from an
UltraCam fl ight. It is designed to process huge amounts of UltraCam
data in the shortest possible time with the highest degree of
automatization, supported by guided manual interaction, quality control
tools and powerful visualization.
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ComPany
ProduCt name
reQuIred ComPuter SyStem
System includes hardware
Preferred RAM memory [Mb]
ImaGeS and data
Input image formats
Digital Aerial Nadir Frames
Oblique Images
Optical Satellite Images
UAS Images
Radar Images
orIentatIon and trIanGuLatIon
Automatic aerotriangulation
Automated blunder detection
demS & ortHoImaGeS
Mosaicing of orthoimages
Dense DSM creating capability
DSM to DTM fi ltering
Automatic seam line creation
Pix4D
Pix4Dmapper
N
16000
JPG / TIFF, RGB / NIR /
Thermal / single or multi
band / MP4 video )
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Datumate
DatuSurvey
N
16000
JPG
N
Y
N
Y
N
Y
N
N
N
N
N
Datumate
DatuSite
N
32000
JPG
Y
Y
N
Y
N
Y
N
Y
N
N
N
Trimble
Inpho
N
16000
TIFF;JPEG
TIFF; TIFF/JPEG; others
•
•
•
•
•
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
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ComPany
ProduCt name
PhotogrammetrIc Imagery ProcessIng software
reQuIred ComPuter SyStem
System includes hardware
Preferred RAM memory [Mb]
ImaGeS and data
Input image formats
Digital Aerial Nadir Frames
Oblique Images
Optical Satellite Images
UAS Images
Radar Images
orIentatIon and trIanGuLatIon
Automatic aerotriangulation
Automated blunder detection
demS & ortHoImaGeS
Mosaicing of orthoimages
Dense DSM creating capability
DSM to DTM fi ltering
Automatic seam line creation
SimActive
Correlator3D
N
12000
.tif, .jpg, .bmp
•
•
•
•
•
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
SOUTH
SkyPhoto
N
16384
.tif/.dxf/.dat/.xyz/.las/.obj/.
wrl and many more
•
•
•
Y
•
•
•
Y
Y
Y
•
Racurs
PHOTOMOD
N
8000
TIFF; BMP; RSW; SIT; IMG;
NITF; JPEG; GIF; PNG; PIX;
JPEG2000;
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
APLITOP
TcpStereo
N
4096
TIFF
Y
N
N
Y
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
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Powered by:
ComPany
ProduCt name
reQuIred ComPuter SyStem
System includes hardware
Preferred RAM memory [Mb]
ImaGeS and data
Input image formats
Digital Aerial Nadir Frames
Oblique Images
Optical Satellite Images
UAS Images
Radar Images
orIentatIon and trIanGuLatIon
Automatic aerotriangulation
Automated blunder detection
demS & ortHoImaGeS
Mosaicing of orthoimages
Dense DSM creating capability
DSM to DTM filtering
Automatic seam line creation
Vexcel Imaging
UltraMap
N
•
Raw UltraCam imagery
Y
Y
N
N
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
PhotoModeler Technologies
PhotoModeler
N
32768
JPEG, TIFF, BMP, Targa
(.tga), PNG, PSD, Jpeg2000
(.jp2/.jpx), MOV, MP4 (mpeg
4), AVI, WMV, 3GP, MPEG
Y
Y
N
Y
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
nFrames GmbH
SURE Aerial
N
64000
TIF (8 & 16 Bit, up to four
channels, also tiled and
pyramids), PNG (8 & 16 Bit),
JPG (8 Bit)
Y
Y
N
Y
N
N
N
Y
Y
N
Y
Carlson Software
Carlson PhotoCapture
N
•
•
Y
Y
•
•
•
•
•
Y
•
•
•
PhotogrammetrIc Imagery ProcessIng software
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COMPANY
PRODUCT NAME
GENERAL
Source of Point Clouds
Supported Systems
HARDWARE/SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
HD [GB]
Stand-alone
FILES AND REGISTERING
Input formats
Output formats
Geo-referencing
Stitching multiple scans
VISUALISATION AND EDITING
Zoom, pan and rotate
Fly-throughs
AUTOMATICALLY GENERATED PRODUCTS
Cross sections
Break lines
Building roofs
3D City modelling
Pointfuse
Pointfuse
Outdoor TLS, Airborne
Lidar, Indoor TLS, Photo-
grammetric, Radar
•
500
Yes
LAS, PTS, XYZ, E57, DP,
PFC
DAE, OBJ, FBX, SKP, DXF,
IFC, STL
N
N
•
•
Y
Y
N
•
RIEGL
RiSOLVE
Indoor TLS, Outdoor TLS
RIEGL Laser Scanner
100
Yes
ASCII,LAS,jpg,tif,bmp,rx-
p,rdd,3dd,vtp
ASCII,dfx,ptc,LAS,WR-
L,pts,ptx,dm,po
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
No
Pythagoras
CAD & Point Cloud
Software
Airborne Lidar, Indoor TLS,
Outdoor TLS, Photogram-
metric, Radar
Lidar,TLS,UAV,Indoor
250
Yes
LAS,LAZ,PTS,XYZ,ASCI-
I,PPC
PPC,DXF,DWG,PTS,-
LandXML
Y
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
No
Geo-Plus
VisionLiDAR 2019 and
VisionLidar 365
Airborne Lidar, Indoor TLS,
Outdoor TLS, Photogram-
metric, Radar
ALS, MLS, TLS
100
Yes
txt, pts, ptx, E57, LAS, LAZ
dwg, E57, PTS, LandXML
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
BIM
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COMPANY
PRODUCT NAME
POINT CLOUD PROCESSING SOFTWARE
GENERAL
Source of Point Clouds
Supported Systems
HARDWARE/SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
HD [GB]
Stand-alone
FILES AND REGISTERING
Input formats
Output formats
Geo-referencing
Stitching multiple scans
VISUALISATION AND EDITING
Zoom, pan and rotate
Fly-throughs
AUTOMATICALLY GENERATED PRODUCTS
Cross sections
Break lines
Building roofs
3D City modelling
Teledyne CARIS
CARIS BASE Editor
Airborne Lidar, Indoor TLS,
Outdoor TLS
Kongsberg, Reson, R2So-
nic, Optech, LADS, AHAB,
RIEGL, Renishaw, Leica
1
Yes
ASCII,C&C,CRS,GSF,HO-
B,HTF,HYD93,LAS/LA-
Z,Raster,etc
ASCII,DXF,GML,Sha-
pe,CSAR,BAG,ESRI ASCII
Grid,etc.
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
N
Adtollo
Topocad
irborne Lidar, Indoor TLS,
Outdoor TLS, Photogram-
metric, Radar
Imports following fi les: -
LAS- ESRI Ascii Grid- Coor-
dinate fi les- Generic import
1
Yes
LAS, ESRI Ascii Grid, Coor-
dinate fi les, Gener
TPC, TOP, DTM
Y
N
Y
Y
Y
N
N
No
Trimble
RealWorks
Airborne Lidar, Indoor TLS,
Outdoor TLS, Photogram-
metric
Virtually any point cloud
source. See supported
import formats.
256
•
ASCII, LAS, e57, fl s, zfs,
rsp, ptx, pts, dp, fbx,
ASCII, dfx, dwg, pod, pts,
fbx, dgn, e57, LAS, LAZ
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
•
EIVA
NaviModel
Airborne Lidar, Indoor TLS,
Outdoor TLS, Photogram-
metric
Many systems supported.
Drivers for unsupported
Laser/LiDAR and sonar
products will be included for
free on request.
5
•
Many, including XYZ, LAS
and LAZ
Many, including customer-
defi ned outputs/exports
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
No
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HYPACK
HYPACK MAX
Airborne Lidar
Multibeam, Lidar, Single
Beam
500
•
XYZ, HSX,HS2, LAS, LAZ
XYZ, HS2, LAS, LAZ
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
•
Gexcel
JRC 3D Reconstructor
Airborne Lidar, Indoor TLS,
Outdoor TLS
DotProduct, Faro, Isurestar,
Riegl, Siteco, Stonex,
Teledyne-Optech, Topcon,
Trimble, Zoller+Frölich
10
•
All common scanner
formats
point clouds, meshes, cross
sections, edges, polilines,
maps, orthofoto, spherical
and cylindrical views
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
•
Gexcel
PointR3
Airborne Lidar, Indoor TLS,
Outdoor TLS, Photogram-
metric, Radar
Raw data from the most
common laser scanner.s
500
•
lidar data, raw data from
the most common laser
scanners, digital surface
models
ortophotos and solid
images (with direct export
to CAD) - elevations plans
- 3D models - fl y-through
videos with large dataset
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
•
Y
•
HYPACK
OFFICE
Airborne Lidar
•
200
•
HYPACK RAW and HSX
fi les, 3rd party fi le from
manufactures
XYZ, HS2, DXF, DWG, TIF,
LAS
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
•
GENERAL
Source of Point Clouds
Supported Systems
HARDWARE/SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
HD [GB]
Stand-alone
FILES AND REGISTERING
Input formats
Output formats
Geo-referencing
Stitching multiple scans
VISUALISATION AND EDITING
Zoom, pan and rotate
Fly-throughs
AUTOMATICALLY GENERATED PRODUCTS
Cross sections
Break lines
Building roofs
3D City modelling
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COMPANY
PRODUCT NAME
SimActive
Correlator3D
Photogrammetric
Aerial (medium, large
format, scanned fi lms,
pushbroom)UAV (any
non-metric camera)Satellite
(through RPCs)
512
•
.tif, .jpg, .bmp
.asc, geotiff, .las
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
N
Y
No
QPS
Fledermaus
Airborne Lidar, Indoor TLS,
Outdoor TLS
OPTECH SHOALS, C&C,
ASCII, LAS/LAZ
500
Yes
OPTECH SHOALS, C&C,
ASCII, LAS/LAZ
OPTECH SHOALS, C&C,
ASCII, LAS/LAZ
Y
N
Y
Y
Y
N
N
•
Teledyne Marine
Teledyne PDS
Airborne Lidar, Indoor TLS,
Outdoor TLS
Multibeam, Singlebeam,
Laserscanner, Motion, Hea-
ding, Position, Heave, Tide,
SV, SVP, Depth, ...
500
Yes
PDS, XYZ, XTF, S7k, All,
RDF, SON, JSF, MST, ...
PDS, XLS, All, CSV, ASCII,
XTF, S7k, SDS, GSF, ...
Y
N
•
•
Y
Y
N
No
Teledyne CARIS
CARIS BASE Editor
Airborne Lidar, Indoor TLS,
Outdoor TLS
Kongsberg, Reson, R2So-
nic, Optech, LADS, AHAB,
RIEGL, Renishaw, Leica
1
Yes
ASCII,C&C,CRS,GSF,HO-
B,HTF,HYD93,LAS/LA-
Z,Raster,etc
ASCII,DXF,GML,Sha-
pe,CSAR,BAG,ESRI ASCII
Grid,etc.
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
N
GENERAL
Source of Point Clouds
Supported Systems
HARDWARE/SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
HD [GB]
Stand-alone
FILES AND REGISTERING
Input formats
Output formats
Geo-referencing
Stitching multiple scans
VISUALISATION AND EDITING
Zoom, pan and rotate
Fly-throughs
AUTOMATICALLY GENERATED PRODUCTS
Cross sections
Break lines
Building roofs
3D City modelling
POINT CLOUD PROCESSING SOFTWARE
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PRODUCT NAME
Technodigit
3DReshaper
Airborne Lidar, Indoor TLS,
Outdoor TLS, Photogram-
metric, Radar
Any system providing point
clouds.
1
Yes
ASC,PTS,SDB,DXF,DW-
G,ZFS,E57,LAS,FLS,STL,-
OBJ ...
STL, OBJ, VRML, DXF,
IGES, STEP, ...
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
No
APLITOP
MDT PointCloud
Airborne Lidar, Indoor TLS,
Outdoor TLS, Photogram-
metric
Formats:- Generic: text
(TXT, XYZ), ArcView (ASC)
- Scanner Point Cloud:
Leica (PTS,PTX), Faro (FLS),
ASTM E57 (E57) - LIDAR
Point Cloud (LAS)
4
•
TXT,PTS,PTX,FLS,E57,LAS
TXT,DXF,SUP,MDE,LNS
N
N
Y
N
Y
N
N
No
APLITOP
TcpScancyr for Tunnels
Airborne Lidar, Indoor TLS,
Outdoor TLS, Photogram-
metric
It can process tunnel point
cloud fi les from terrestrial
scanners in the supported
formats.
10
•
TXT,PTS,P-
TX,FZS,FLS,E57,LAS,LA-
Z,XCF
DXF,PDF
N
N
Y
Y
Y
N
N
No
Siteco Informatica
Road-SIT Survey
Airborne Lidar, Indoor TLS,
Outdoor TLS, Photogram-
metric, Radar
FARO, ZF, OPTECH, TOP-
CON, RIEGL, VELODYNE,
LADYBUG
1.5
•
SQL, MDB, txt, pts,bmp,
E57, LAS, LAZ, FLS, Octree
SQL, MDB, txt, pts,bmp,
E57, LAS, LAZ, FLS, Octree
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
No
GENERAL
Source of Point Clouds
Supported Systems
HARDWARE/SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
HD [GB]
Stand-alone
FILES AND REGISTERING
Input formats
Output formats
Geo-referencing
Stitching multiple scans
VISUALISATION AND EDITING
Zoom, pan and rotate
Fly-throughs
AUTOMATICALLY GENERATED PRODUCTS
Cross sections
Break lines
Building roofs
3D City modelling
POINT CLOUD PROCESSING SOFTWARE
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Pointfuse Pointfuse bridges the gap between reality
capture and digital construction. It
automatically converts point cloud data from
laser scanners or photogrammetry into
intelligent as-built mesh models. These models
can be classifi ed by feature or trade, unlocking effi ciencies in renovation,
pre-construction, construction and facilities management workfl ows.
CARIS BASE Editor The future of data management and analysis,
BASE Editor is powerful software which can
be used in shoreline mapping and coastal
management, harbour and channel inspection,
shallow seafl oor classifi cation, and
environmental monitoring. It offers terrain modelling and point cloud
manipulation for analyses, classifi cation, visualization and product
creation. BASE Editor is scalable technology which supports tens of
billions of points in multi-attributed grids and acts as a valuable tool for
analyzing processed sensor data in coastal and inland water
environments.
VisionLiDAR 2019 and VisionLidar 365 VisionLidar is a complete point cloud software.
It allows users to visualize, process, classify,
segment, animate, and edit Point Clouds. In
addition, it has no restriction based on a
maximum number of points because VisionLiDAR can read and process
an infi nite number of points. One of our latest developments in this
software is VisionLidar 365. The perfect way to securely share the Point
Cloud Projects with the clients and co-workers. It is a 100% online &
secure sharing platform suitable for Land surveyors, civul engineers &
architects.
RiSOLVE RiSOLVE takes the complexity out of the
registration process by utilizing positioning
information provided by sensors integrated
into RIEGL VZ-Line scanners. Combining
position estimation utilizing this onboard
sensor data along with a new algorithm for aligning scans without
refl ectors or precise positioning enables a fi ne adjustment of all scans to
produce seamless fully registered point clouds.
Topocad Topocad is easy to use and provides a
powerful 3D CAD system for all requirements
when it comes to technical survey calculations
integrated with data import, CAD, BIM, design,
engineering, net adjustment, point cloud etc.
Whether you are a civil engineer or a landscape architect, a surveyor, a
tunnel designer or a database manager, Topocad has the right
application for your job. A modern product which, since its inception in
1994, has reached more than 23,000 users around the world, it is
installed in over 100 countries and translated into 17 languages.
Pythagoras CAD & Point
Cloud Software Indoor mapping is getting upgraded with new
methods and workfl ows! Static laser scanners
and mobile scanning systems are creating
large point clouds that replace the traditional
survey. Pythagoras helps indoor mapping companies to automatically
fi lter fl oor plans and sections from these large data sets. Maps with
annotated lengths and areas are quickly generated from the point cloud
and can be complemented with total station data and other maps to
produce your personalised layouts.
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RealWorks Trimble RealWorks is a powerful offi ce soft-
ware that transforms laser scanning data into
compelling 3D deliverables. As the desktop
component of Trimble’s suite of 3D laser
scanning solutions, it provides the capability
to effi ciently manage, process, and analyze large complex data sets with
confi dence. The highly automated software offers industry leading point
cloud registration features and supports data collected with virtually any
manufacturer’s laser scanning instrument. It simplifi es data manipulation
and modeling tasks to quickly produce accurate, reliable results.
Correlator3D SimActive’s Correlator3D software is a
patented end-to-end photogrammetry solution
for the generation of high-quality geospatial
data from satellite and aerial imagery, including
UAVs. Correlator3D performs aerial
triangulation (AT) and produces dense digital surface models (DSM),
digital terrain models (DTM), orthomosaics and vectorized 3D features.
Powered by GPU technology and multi-core CPUs, Correlator3D ensures
matchless processing power to support rapid production of large
datasets.
LiveStation - LiDAR for UAV YellowScan LiveStation provides LiDAR
system operators with the immediate and
relevant information in the fi eld to ensure a
smooth acquisition. It renders a real-time,
three-dimensional representation of the point cloud during fl ight, with
ability to zoom, translate or rotate. The transect view easily allows the
operator to check in real-time YellowScan LiDAR systems ability to
penetrate the canopy and sample the ground. Missions can later be
replayed to analyze fl ight conditions and data.
NaviModel NaviModel is EIVA’s NaviSuite product
dedicated to 3D/4D modelling and
visualisation of subsea and above-water
sensor data in 2D, 3D and 4D (comparison
over time). Features include point cloud
stitching, generation of point clouds from XYZ or any other supported
data, automatic cleaning, and the possibility of working with unlimited
model sizes, just to mention a few. NaviModel comes in three variants,
allowing you to choose the variant that fi ts your needs and budget best.
Fledermaus Fledermaus is the industry leading interactive
4D geo-spatial processing and analysis tool.
JRC 3D Reconstructor JRC 3D Reconstructor is the well known
multi-platform and multi-resolution software to
manage point clouds and images coming from
different lidar and imaging platforms. Perfect
to combine lidar data coming from terrestrial,
mobile and airborne sensors, with UAV and 3D imaging data. JRC 3D
Reconstructor technology gives you the best for your scans automatic
registrations and geo-referencing thanks to the unique and powerful
LineUp tool.
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POINT CLOUD PROCESSING SOFTWARE
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POSPac MMS 8, with Trimble PP-RTX POSPac MMS 8 is Applanix’ next generation of
industry leading GNSS-aided inertial post-
processing software for georeferencing data
collected from cameras, LIDAR, multi-beam sonar,
and other sensors on mobile platforms. Using
Trimble RTX technology, POSPac MMS 8 now
delivers signifi cant new benefi ts for mobile mapping from land, air, marine, and
UAV platforms.
Teledyne PDS Teledyne PDS is a multipurpose, off-the- shelf
software developed to solve the variety of
challenges that arise from each specifi c task
in the main business segments served by
Teledyne Marine. It interfaces with a wide
range of survey instruments such as Lidar, Multibeam and Singlebeam
Echosounders, and is an optimal tool for interfacing to a variety of
periphery sensors, including dredge and construction, sensors, sound
velocity measurements, positioning, motion systems and most other
devices that output data.
Road-SIT Survey Road-SIT Survey is the Feature Extraction
Application developed by SITECO to manage
mobile mapping and road-side assets data,
and edit high-grade maps. The new user in-
terface, connected with the most widespread
web-GIS servers (e.g. Google Maps, OpenStreetMap) is enriched with
many features. Road-SIT Survey is part of a suite that includes also a
module for the inspection/management of the pavements (PMS-SIT)
providing status indicators like IRI and PCI, and a module dedicated to
railway and tunnel inspection (interference check, cylindrical views, etc).
MDT PointCloud The PointCloud management application
enables the users to view and process point
clouds created by LIDAR technology, scanners
or photogrammetry software. It is possible to
manage millions of points imported from fi les
in common formats. Points can be viewed in natural colour, intensity or
category. The point cloud can also be viewed in stereoscopic mode with
active or passive systems. MDT Point Cloud generates profi les and cross
sections from a polyline or alignment as well as digital terrain model, and
they can be exported to CAD.
CARIS BASE Editor Software for the unlimited management of
3D point clouds from LiDAR surveys! Perfect
for airborne, UAV, mobile and bathymetric
applications, ideal for construction,
architecture, heritage, mine, forensic, sonar
and geophysical surveys.
3DReshaper 3DReshaper is the easy-to-use and versatile
software solution dedicated to processing
any type of point clouds in a wide array of
applications. From point cloud to deliverables,
from engineering to heritage, from surveying
to manufacturing, 3DReshaper is the complete toolbox to meet your 3D
modeling and inspection needs.
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VZ-400iThe RIEGL VZ-400i is a cutting-edge 3D
Laser Scanning System which combines a
future-oriented, innovative new processing
architecture and internet connectivity with
RIEGL’s latest waveform processing LiDAR
technology. This real-time data flow is enabled through dual processing
platforms: a dedicated processing system for data acquisition, waveform
processing and system operations, and a second processing platform
which enables automatic on-board data registration, geo-referencing,
and analysis to be executed simultaneously.
TX8The Trimble TX8 3D laser scanner sets new
standards for performance and ease of use
in high-speed collection of 3D data. Using a
state-of-the-art blend of speed, long range
and precision, the Trimble TX8 delivers high
quality results in civil survey, industrial measurement, engineering and
construction. It’s the scanner of choice for high levels of productivity,
accuracy and flexibility.
GLS-2000Our user-selectable dual laser GLS-2000 can
be utilised on any job site, switching between
Class 3R and Class 1 lasers according to
circumstances.
VZ-2000iBased on a future-oriented, innovative new
processing architecture, internet connectivity,
and RIEGL’s latest waveform processing
LiDAR technology, the RIEGL VZ-2000i Long
Range 3D Laser Scanning System combines
proven user friendliness in the field with fast and highly accurate data
acquisition. Its new processing architecture enables execution of different
background tasks (such as point cloud registration, geo-referencing,
orientation via integrated Inertial Measurement Unit, etc.) on-board in
parallel to the acquisition of scan data.
TX6The Trimble TX86 laser scanner is a cost
effective solution for high speed collection
of 3D data. It sets new standards for
performance and ease of use. With its state-
of-the-art blend of speed, range and precision,
the Trimble TX6 delivers high quality results in building MEP, BIM,
engineering, construction and other applications that require high levels
of accuracy and flexibility.
VZ-6000The high speed, high resolution terrestrial 3D
Laser Scanner VZ-6000 offers an extremely
long measurement range of more than 6000m
for topographic (static) applications. Being the
Laser Class 3B companion to the VZ-4000,
it is, due to its laser wavelength, exceptionally well suited for measuring
snowy and icy terrain in glacier mapping and monitoring applications in
mountainous regions.
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TERRESTRIAL LASER SCANNERS
Products4Geo Industry Guide Issue 1 - 2018 47
Pro2 Scanner
The Matterport Pro2 Camera and 3D Reality
Capture Solution allow you to create immersi-
ve walkthroughs of existing conditions that
can be annotated, edited, and shared across
engineering groups and key stakeholders.
Matterport Spaces are real 3D representations of your job site that let
you virtually walk a job site at every stage of development. Replace
thousands of site photos with a single set of immersive 3D Spaces for
complete, effi cient communication and long-term record keeping.
Z+F IMAGER® 5010X
The Z+F IMAGER 5010X comes with a unique
navigation system. It will estimate the scanner
position and orientation in order to support the
registration algorithms in automatically fi nding
the correct solution. The Z+F IMAGER 5010X
unfolds its full potential together with the software Z+F LaserControl-
Scout.
Z+F IMAGER® 5016
The Z+F IMAGER 5016 is equipped with an
integrated HDR camera, internal lighting as
well as an indoor/outdoor positioning system
for automatic, targetless registration - already
proven from Z+F IMAGER 5010X and Z+F
IMAGER5010C. It combines a compact and lightweight design with
state-of-the-art laser scanning technology - allowing the user to reach
new levels. However, all components have been further developed and
adjusted to the new design, resulting in even better scanning results and
a more effi cient workfl ow.
Polaris
The Optech Polaris TLS delivers accurate,
precise data faster than ever before, bridging
the gap between small, lightweight, short-
range sensors and large, long-range, pulsed
time-of-fl ight scanners. Built with surveyors in
mind, the Polaris TLS has a user-friendly on-board operator interface with
menu-driven operations, plus all the built-in features needed for quickly
collecting and referencing data.
Z+F IMAGER® 5010
The need for high resolution 3D data in all
fi elds makes intensive demands on today’s
modern laser scanners. The Z+F IMAGER
5010 is a high-end device which gives the
best fl exibility without any compromise. Due
to its future orientated features, it is suitable for close- and mid-range
applications and therefore combines two devices in one single laser
scanner.
ILRIS-LR
ILRIS is a fully portable, laser-based ranging
and imaging system for the commercial survey,
engineering, mining and industrial markets.
A compact and highly integrated instrument
with digital image capture and sophisticated
software tools, ILRIS is an industry-leading solution that addresses the
needs of commercial users.
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ProduCt name
GeneraL
Total weight [kg]
LaSer ranGer
Range measurement principle
Wavelength [nm]
Max. Range [m]
Range uncertainty (constant part) [mm]
Range uncertainty (variable part) [ppm]
Beam diameter at exit [mm]
SCannInG CHaraCterIStICS
Max. vertical field of view [deg]
Max. horizontal field of view [deg]
Min. horizontal step size [deg]
Min. vertical step size [deg]
Max. measurement rate [kHz]
oPeratIon CHaraCterIStICS
Operating temperature: min. [°C]
Operating temperature: max. [°C]
IP Rating
RIEGL
VZ-400i
9.7
pulse
•
800
5
•
6.5
100
360
0.0015
0.0007
1200
-20
40
64
RIEGL
VZ-2000i
9.8
pulse
•
2500
3
•
•
100
360
0.0015
0.0007
1200
-20
40
64
Topcon
GLS-2000
10
phrase and pulse
1064
350
3.5
•
4
270
360
•
•
120
-5
45
•
Trimble
TX6
11
pulse
1500
340
2
•
•
317
360
•
•
1000
0
40
54
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ComPany
ProduCt name
TERRESTRIAL LASER SCANNERS
GeneraL
Total weight [kg]
LaSer ranGer
Range measurement principle
Wavelength [nm]
Max. Range [m]
Range uncertainty (constant part) [mm]
Range uncertainty (variable part) [ppm]
Beam diameter at exit [mm]
SCannInG CHaraCterIStICS
Max. vertical fi eld of view [deg]
Max. horizontal fi eld of view [deg]
Min. horizontal step size [deg]
Min. vertical step size [deg]
Max. measurement rate [kHz]
oPeratIon CHaraCterIStICS
Operating temperature: min. [°C]
Operating temperature: max. [°C]
IP Rating
Teledyne Optech
Polaris
11.2
pulse
1550
2000
5
7
10
120
360
0.0017
0.0007
500
-10
50
IP 64
Zoller + Fröhlich
Z+F IMAGER® 5016
6.5
phase
1500
365
1
10
3.5
320
360
0.00018
0.00026
1100
•
•
•
Zoller + Fröhlich
Z+F IMAGER® 5010X
9.8
phase
1500
187.3
•
1
3.5
320
360
0.0002
0.0004
1016
-10
45
IP53
Zoller + Fröhlich
Z+F IMAGER® 5010
9.8
phase
1500
187.3
1
10
3.5
320
360
0.0002
0.0004
1016
-10
45
IP53
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CASE STUDY
50 Products4Geo Industry Guide Issue 1 - 2018
Tunnel Vision A California firm blends technologies to make short work of a tight schedule and difficult conditions.
Towill surveyor James LaBasco makes the tight descent into the pipe. They used special safety equipment
and procedures throughout the project.
John May is accustomed to taking on challenging projects.
But even he soon recognized that this one would be different.
Meeting the project requirements would involve multiple
technologies, advanced software and a team of dedicated and—
quite literally—flexible surveyors that would spend days working
in a cramped underground pipe built to carry water, not humans.
By John Stenmark
The work originated from a utility owner in Northern
California who needed to rehabilitate a 90-year-old
buried water pipeline. Over the years, the 54-inch (137
cm) diameter steel pipe had received periodic main-
tenance, retrofits and repairs, including a concrete
lining that would introduce significant challenges as
the project proceeded. The most recent inspection
revealed the need for more extensive work. Because
the pipeline lies close to major traffic arteries and a
water treatment plant, excavation to repair or replace
it would be prohibitively expensive and disruptive.
The client’s engineers decided to use a process called
“slip lining” to install a new pipe inside the existing
water main. The approach would eliminate the need
for extensive excavation and greatly reduce the time
and cost of upgrading the old infrastructure. In order
to design the slip lining and installation process, the
engineers needed precise information on the existing
pipeline.
The work fell to May, a project manager at California-
based Towill, Inc. He and his colleagues were called
on to survey the interior of roughly 1,800 ft (550m) of
the active, pressurized waterline.
In addition to determining the horizontal and vertical
alignment of the pipe, they needed to provide data
on the pipe’s ovality, or deformation from its original
circular shape caused by external loading at the
surface. May explained that the waterline had been
installed as two semicircular sections. The sections
were welded together using lock bar joints to form a
continuous pipe. Over time, the top of the pipe had
deflected downward in some areas, limiting the space
available for the new slip lining. The engineers also
asked for information on bends and vertical deflecti-
ons in the alignment, the ends of visible lock bars, and
the locations where transmission and distribution lines
connected to the main.
The Towill team knew that the only way to gather
such dense, detailed data was from inside the pipe. It
would not be a fun place to work.
BarrIerS To enTry“It was difficult going from the very beginning,” said
JR Gregory, a geospatial specialist at Towill who led
the pipe survey as well as data processing. Because
the pipe served as an active water main, the client
was determined to minimize the time it could be shut
down and drained for the survey. “Our original plan
called for 10 days of work inside the pipe,” Gregory
recalled. “But that was shortened to eight.” In addition
to the unforgiving schedule, the survey data needed
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Towill surveyor Jared McNeil operates the Trimble SX10 during the pipe survey. The instrument provided
scanning along with precise survey measurements.
to be accurate and complete. There would be no
possibility to return to the site to collect any missing or
questionable data.
May explained that in the “old days” the interior of
the pipe would be measured using a wooden cross
frame that could adjust to find the size of the pipe.
The process is very slow, labor intensive and prone
to inaccurate or incomplete data. It can’t accurately
locate bends and other aspects that are important in
making the slip line fit.
3D scanning was proposed, but it also came with
some concerns. “We often use a blend of systems
to maximize the value and efficiency of our services,
but this project really put us to the test. There was a
suggestion to use a remotely operated transporter
called a “pig” to move through the pipe carrying a lidar
scanner. But we determined that approach couldn’t
produce the needed accuracy.”
Drawing on their broad experience in laser scanning, the
Towill team decided to use both a 3D scanner and total
station. They selected a Trimble S7 total station and a
Trimble SX10 scanning total station, both controlled using
Trimble Access software running on a Trimble Tablet. To-
will also owned a Faro Focus X330, which could handle
the short-range measurements needed for the work. In
places, concrete lining reduced the interior diameter to as
little as 48 inches (1.2m) and the scanning setups were
as little as 24 inches (60 cm) from the pipe walls.
Prior to the field work, the team tested their methods
and targets in a corridor at their office. The poor
lighting inside the pipe raised concerns. “We were
aware that in this environment some of the intensity
values might bleed out on the checkerboard targets,”
Gregory said. “To guard against that we used a mixed
approach of spheres and checkerboard targets.”
The team initially planned to use magnetic mounts
to attach the spherical and checkerboard targets to
the pipe interior. But the concrete lining was several
inches thick in places and the magnets couldn’t hold
tightly. They ended up using epoxy to attach many
of the targets to the lining. In other locations, targets
were mounted on tripods.
Because the surveying needed to relate only to the
pipe itself, the Towill team could reduce costs for
their client by using a simple coordinate system. They
developed a plan to establish local coordinates for the
scanning targets in the pipeline. They used the Trimble
S7 to conduct an open traverse though the pipe,
measuring multiple angle sets at each setup. This was
followed by the SX10, which provided an independent
check on the traverse and also produced scanning
data on every sphere. Both instruments performed
well in the dank, low-light conditions.
“Our concerns regarding the target bleed-out came
true,” Gregory said. “A large number were not visible
in the scanner’s point cloud. However, the SX10
saved the day by providing control values on every
sphere without having to revisit them. Because we
had problems with the targets staying fixed to the
walls, we wanted to stay clear of them and avoid
any activities that could affect the accuracy of our
data.”
Towill selected a four-person survey team for the
field work. The surveyors were put through extensive
safety training to qualify for access to the confined
spaces. Just getting into the pipe required special
harnesses and climbing through access portals as
small as 18” (45cm) in diameter. The client provi-
ded additional staffing for safety and aboveground
support.
“It was not a pleasant environment,” Gregory said.
“The access ports got smaller as the work progressed
and the instrument cases wouldn’t fit through the
manholes. We put the instruments into old GPS
Point cloud with control network nearing a bend in the pipe. The ghost images of the surveyors were remo-
ved during processing.
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backpacks to carry and protect them. The pipe
was shut down, but water remained in many
places.”
Accessing the pipe from three different locations,
the teams completed the traverse and scanning in
eight days. The traverse stations were roughly 150 to
200 ft (45 to 60 m) apart. The team completed a total
of 130 scanning setups at intervals of 15 feet (5 m).
When the surveyors were done, the pipe was sealed
and water flow resumed. There would be no going
back.
TIGhT SPaceS and TIGhT SPecSGregory processed the data from the S7 and SX10
using Trimble Business Center software (TBC). Once
final control values were determined, he processed
the SX10 scans and converted them into a project in
Trimble RealWorks software (TRW). To provide additio-
nal quality analysis he compared the checkerboard
target locations to values obtained from the S7 data.
“The results were well within our project tolerances
except where a target was accidentally bumped,”
Gregory said. “This redundant parallel traverse provi-
ded an additional QA/QC benefit of the work. It saved
time, as we had unknowingly bumped several targets
during work in the restrictive environment.” He used a
semi-automatic process in TRW to extract coordina-
tes and elevations for the spheres. In many places
those values would be used to compute the location
of the scanner.
With the control established, Gregory next imported
the scanner data into TRW and registered the scans
into a single point cloud. He made additional quality
checks and confirmed the maximum residual for all
scanner locations was 0.03 ft (9 mm). The point cloud
was then cleaned to remove noise and unwanted
objects captured in the scans. Due to the confined
space, the surveyors and their equipment were often
captured in the raw data and needed to be removed
from the point cloud. From the clean, fully-registered
point cloud, Gregory created a best-fit horizontal and
vertical alignment along the center of the pipe. When
the team analyzed the alignment, they found multiple
horizontal and vertical angle points that were not
shown on any earlier plans or as-built drawings.
To model the proposed slip line, Towill technicians
used TRW to create a design cylinder inside the point
cloud. The cylinder was extruded along the best-fit
alignment and the software automatically compared
the cylinder to the point cloud at 0.25 ft (8 cm) inter-
vals. This clash detection analysis enabled Towill to
recommend the optimal size for the slip line and also
to identify areas of potential problems. For example,
bends or constrictions in the existing pipe could cause
binding during installation of the new lining. To avoid
this, Towill recommended shorter segments of lining
be used in certain areas.
In addition to technical reports, Towill exported the
results in AutoCAD Civil3D and LAS formats. The
combination of TBC, TRW and Civil3D enabled the
team to visualize and analyze the data for sharing with
the client’s engineers.
The Value of a well-Planned SurVeyMay and Gregory emphasized that the success of
the project was a result of planning and collaboration.
They took the time to understand what was needed
and develop workflows to suit the environment and
project. Old tripods were cut down to fit in the space
and Gregory joked about “picking short guys” to
perform the field work.
The survey has more than paid for itself. Using the
Towill data, the client could install the largest possible
Plan view of part of the point cloud shows scanning setups. The colors indicate variations in scan intensities.
Towill surveyor Tony Gaytan works next to spherical and checkerboard targets. The team spent eight days
collecting traverse and scanning data.
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liner to maximize the pipe capacity and do it without
major excavation in two major roads and industrial
zones. They avoided millions of dollars of costs for
excavation, traffic delays and economic distress to
local businesses.
“Things are on track with their construction schedule,”
May said. The survey and analysis exposed areas of
conflict and enabled engineers to adjust for problems
before they occurred. “Our work will greatly reduce
changes in the field that the client might have encoun-
tered if forced to use less accurate and comprehensi-
ve data.”
Project teams mobilize at one of three access points to the waterline. The work was done in segments ranging from 450 to more than 700 feet.
Part of the network of targets, traverse stations and
scanner locations produced using the S7 and SX10.
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HTS-420R Total Station This scanner is a dual-axis refl ectorless total
station with 2” accuracy and 350m range. It
has wireless bluetooth communication, big
storage that can be extended up to 32GB,
and a USB port for convenient data import
and export.
DX Series Measure easily and accurately in any environ-
ment with the new DX featuring Direct Aiming
technology. The DX series is ideally suited for
jobs that require the highest accuracy with
simple operation. Its Direct Aiming technology,
featuring a new intelligent algorithm that automatically aims to the prisms,
ensures precision readings and layout are achieved.
DSi Series Featuring new XPointing technology, the DS
rapidly seeks out prisms even in dark
conditions. Tailor-made for survey or
construction, it also features advanced topo,
setting-out and mesh scan capabilities via
onboard MAGNET software and our TSshield security solution.
RTS010A Robotic Total Station Upgrading from the common total station
with refl ectorless technology to current high-
precision robotic total station RTS010A, FOIF
always moves towards the frontier. RTS010A
adopts up-to-date automatic target recognition and positioning
technology, which makes your fi eld work more cost-effective. It supports
SDK and external control protocol for software developing, so you can
customise richer applications. RTS010A can be applied to high precision
surveying, such as rail traffi c monitoring, and dam monitoring.
CX Series Easy-to-use, high precision, rugged and
reliable. Those are Sokkia traditions. Now with
the CX, we have added innovation. The CX
incorporates many new technologies while still
maintaining Sokkia’s easy-to-use functionality.
ES Series The compact, lightweight design of the ES
series has all the functionality you need for day
to day tasks. With a 300m working radius you
can drive this entry level total station from the
handheld fi eld controller, and focus on the task
at hand.
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SX10 Scanning Total Station The Trimble SX10 scanning total station
redefi nes the capabilities of everyday survey
equipment by providing the world’s most
innovative solution for surveying, engineering,
and scanning professionals. The Trimble SX10 will change the way you
work. This new, versatile solution is capable of collecting any
combination of high-density 3D scan data, enhanced Trimble VISION
imaging, and high-accuracy total station data, allowing you to capture
exactly what you need, saving you time and money on every job.
FOCUS 35 The Spectra Precision FOCUS 35 is a motori-
sed total station providing high speed, accuracy
and precision in measurement. The speed
of observation and precise positioning of the
FOCUS 35 is provided by patented StepDrive
motion technology, which controls the horizontal and vertical motion of the
motors, eliminating the need for traditional motion locks. FOCUS 35 inclu-
des a tracking sensor that uses LockNGo FastTrack tracking technology,
enabling the instrument to constantly lock onto the prism. The FOCUS 35
RX extended operation models feature market-leading battery life.
N6 Up to 600m refl ectorless range and 5km single
prism range.
S9 The Trimble S9 total stations integrate the best
fi eld technologies plus our highest level of
accuracy and specialised engineering features
for the ultimate in performance and precision.
You can combine scanning, imaging and
surveying into one solution, or focus on the highest level of accuracy with
options such as long-range FineLock and our Trimble DR High Precision
(HP) EDM for applications where precision is priority. Back in the offi ce,
trust our powerful Trimble Business Center and Trimble 4D offi ce
software to help you process and analyse your data.
Nikon XF Mechanical Total Station The Nikon XF mechanical total station is pack-
ed with new features that make survey work
easier and faster, including an 800m range
non-prism EDM, time-saving autofocus and
dual full displays. With the Nikon XF, fi eldwork is always accurate and
effi cient thanks to proven workfl ows and an array of features.
CTS-112R4 CTS-112R4 is one of the fastest total stations
in its class, with a distance measurement
speed of 0.3 seconds. This high-speed EDM
allows you to perform routine operations much
faster, saving time. The CTS-112R4 also
features dual-axis compensation, 32GB SD memory, dual face key-
boards and an integrated laser plummet for centering at known points.
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ProduCt name
GeneraL
Height [m]
Width [m]
Depth [m]
Weight [kg]
dIStanCe meaSurement wItH PrISm
Standard deviation: variable part [ppm}
Division [mm]
Maximum range with 1 standard prism [m]
dIStanCe meaSurement wItHout PrISm
Standard deviation: constant part [mm]
Standard deviation: variable part [ppm]
Maximum range on Kodak gray [m]
automatIC traCKInG and LoCKInG
Maximum Range [m]
Range Standard deviation: constant part [mm]
Range Standard deviation: variable part [ppm]
Automatic aiming uncertainty in autolock mode
[arcsec]
Tracking and recovery of moving prism
Hi-Target Surveying
HTS-420R Total Station
0.185
0.19
0.345
5.5
2
•
3000
3
2
•
•
•
•
•
N
Suzhou FOIF
RTS010A Robotic Total
Station
•
•
•
7.95
1
•
3000
3
2
1000
1000
•
•
•
Y
Topcon
ES Series
0.348
0.191
0.181
5.6
2
1
5000
3
2
500
•
•
•
•
•
Sokkia
DX Series
0.372
0.207
0.19
6.1
2
1
6000
2
2
800
1000
•
•
2.5
•
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ComPany
ProduCt name
ToTal STaTIonS
GeneraL
Height [m]
Width [m]
Depth [m]
Weight [kg]
dIStanCe meaSurement wItH PrISm
Standard deviation: variable part [ppm}
Division [mm]
Maximum range with 1 standard prism [m]
dIStanCe meaSurement wItHout PrISm
Standard deviation: constant part [mm]
Standard deviation: variable part [ppm]
Maximum range on Kodak gray [m]
automatIC traCKInG and LoCKInG
Maximum Range [m]
Range Standard deviation: constant part [mm]
Range Standard deviation: variable part [ppm]
Automatic aiming uncertainty in autolock mode
[arcsec]
Tracking and recovery of moving prism
Trimble
SX10 Scanning Total
Station
•
•
•
7.5
1.5
0.1
5500
2
1.5
450
800
2
1
1
N
CHC Navigation
CTS-112R4
0.33
150
160
5.2
2
•
5000
400
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
SOUTH
N6
0.33
0.15
0.16
5.2
2
0.1
5000
5
2
180
•
•
•
•
•
Spectra Precision
FOCUS 35
0.37
0.19
0.19
10.5
2
0.1
4000
3
2
400
800
•
•
2
•
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ProduCt name
PLatForm
Platform
Max. payload [kg]
Max. speed [km/h]
Max. height above ground [m]
dImenSIonS
ø / wingspan [cm]
Weight [kg]
enVIronment
Min. operation temperature [°C]
Max. operation temperature [°C]
Max. wind speed [m/sec]
ImaGInG/SCannInG deVICeS
Onboard imaging/scanning devices
Build-in Stablilsation
Type of Lidar
InCLuded SoFtware and automatICaLLy
Generated
Photogrammetric software
Point could processing software
Additional information on software or automatically
generated products
Hi-Target Surveying
iFLY U0 UAV
Fixed-wing
4.5
80
6000
110
4.5
-20
60
10
Additional sensors
Y
•
•
•
•
RIEGL
RiCOPTER with VUX-SYS
Copter
14
60
•
192
11
-5
40
8
Lidar
N
RIEGL VUX-1UAV
•
RiPROCESS
•
Topcon
SIRIUS PRO
Aircraft
0.55
65
2600
163
2.73
-20
45
13.9
•
Y
•
ImageMaster for UAV
ImageMaster for UAV
•
Phase One Industrial
iXM 100MP
Copter
•
•
•
•
0.63
-10
40
•
RGB Camera
N
•
•
•
•
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ComPany
ProduCt name
UAS for MAppIng And 3d ModellIng
PLatForm
Platform
Max. payload [kg]
Max. speed [km/h]
Max. height above ground [m]
dImenSIonS
ø / wingspan [cm]
Weight [kg]
enVIronment
Min. operation temperature [°C]
Max. operation temperature [°C]
Max. wind speed [m/sec]
ImaGInG/SCannInG deVICeS
Onboard imaging/scanning devices
Build-in Stablilsation
Type of Lidar
InCLuded SoFtware and automatICaLLy
Generated
Photogrammetric software
Point could processing software
Additional information on software or automatically
generated products
FlyTech UAV Ltd.
UAV BIRDIE GEO+
Aircraft
0.6
90
2500
140
2.4
-10
50
15
•
N
•
3D Survey | Agisoft Photo-
scan | Pix4D
•
Datumate
Site Survey Solution
Copter
0
50
500
35
0.92
0
40
10
RGB Camera, Gimbal
Y
•
DatuSurvey™, DatuSite™
DatuSurvey™, DatuSite™
DatuFly™ is ideal for
professional surveying
applications
Siteco Informatica
Sky-Scanner
Copter
2.5
30
100
25
2.5
-40
50
100
RGB Camera, Lidar
Y
Velodyne VLP-16
•
Siteco RS-SyncVelodyne
•
HYPACK
NEXUS 800 UAS System
Copter
8
•
100
120
8.16
•
•
•
RGB Camera, Lidar, Gim-
bal, NIR Camera
Y
Velodyne Puck Lite
•
HYPACK MAX -HYSWEEP
software (version 2017)
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Trigger Composites
MasterFly - High Perfor-
mance Mapping UAS
Aircraft
1
90
2000
120
2.9
-20
50
12
Additional sensors
N
•
Pix4D Mapper
Pix4D Mapper
•
senseFly
eBee X
Aircraft
1.4
110
2500
116
1.1
-10
40
12.8
RGB Camera, Additional
sensors, Gimbal, NIR
Camera
Y
•
Pix4D Mapper or Photo-
scan Agisoft or Trimble
Business Center
•
Automatic upload to Drone-
logbook
senseFly
eBee Plus
Aircraft
0.3
110
2500
110
0.8
-10
40
12.5
•
N
•
Optional: Pix4D or Agisoft
Optional: Pix4D or Agisoft
•
senseFly
eBee SQ
Aircraft
0.15
110
1000
110
1.1
-15
40
12
RGB Camera, Additional
sensors
N
•
Pix4Dmapper Ag
Pix4Dmapper Ag
•
PLatForm
Platform
Max. payload [kg]
Max. speed [km/h]
Max. height above ground [m]
dImenSIonS
ø / wingspan [cm]
Weight [kg]
enVIronment
Min. operation temperature [°C]
Max. operation temperature [°C]
Max. wind speed [m/sec]
ImaGInG/SCannInG deVICeS
Onboard imaging/scanning devices
Build-in Stablilsation
Type of Lidar
InCLuded SoFtware and automatICaLLy
Generated
Photogrammetric software
Point could processing software
Additional information on software or automatically
generated products
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ComPany
ProduCt name
Delair
UX11
Aircraft
1.4
54
6000
110
1.4
-20
45
12.5
RGB Camera
Y
•
Pix4D
Pix4D
•
Delair
DT26X LIDAR
Aircraft
2
110
4000
330
14
-10
55
20
Lidar
Y
RIEGL miniVUX-1DL
•
•
•
SOUTH
SkyCruiser AS1200
Aircraft
1.5
72
3000
123
0.9
•
•
11.94
RGB Camera, Additional
sensors
•
•
•
•
The Powerful Flight Control
software-Ground Control
Station
SOUTH
SkyCruiser A22 Plus
Fixed-wing
•
72
4000
150
1.55
-10
45
10
RGB Camera
•
•
Y
Y
Other output products:
DSM, Point Cloud, Ortho-
mosaic
PLatForm
Platform
Max. payload [kg]
Max. speed [km/h]
Max. height above ground [m]
dImenSIonS
ø / wingspan [cm]
Weight [kg]
enVIronment
Min. operation temperature [°C]
Max. operation temperature [°C]
Max. wind speed [m/sec]
ImaGInG/SCannInG deVICeS
Onboard imaging/scanning devices
Build-in Stablilsation
Type of Lidar
InCLuded SoFtware and automatICaLLy
Generated
Photogrammetric software
Point could processing software
Additional information on software or automatically
generated products
UAS for MAppIng And 3d ModellIng
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iFLY U0 UAV Benefi tting from over a decade of fl ight control
research and development technology and
over two decades of high precision RTK re-
search and development technology, iFLY U0
can provide results of high effi ciency and high
accuracy. Thanks to the modular design of EPO+ carbon fi ber composite
material, iFLY U0 realises tool-free installation as well as being portable
and easy to maintain. With professional and customised ground station
software, the UAV is able to seamlessly connect with the ground station
in an easy-to-operate and effi cient way.
UAV BIRDIE GEO+ BIRDIE UAV is the complete mapping solution,
with absolute accuracy up to 3cm, and a
maximum ground resolution up to 1cm.
Simple hand launch and precise landing of
BIRDIE make it a perfect match even for
beginners. Managing your fl ight will be extremely easy thanks to the
intuitive all-in-one fl ight controller. 4G LTE connectivity and ADS-B
receivers ensure the highest level of safety and prepare the platform to
conduct BVLOS fl ights. Meet the tailor-made UAV BIRDIE, the drone
adjusted to your needs.
iXM 100MP A Revolution in UAV and Drones Cameras -
Phase One Industrial developed the iXM series
revolutionary and uniquely designed cameras
for UAV-based aerial imagery that redefi ne the
boundaries of technological innovation. The
iXM 100MP metric camera incorporates the fi rst medium-format sensor
with backside-illumination technology, enabling high light sensitivity and
extended dynamic range. Fast, highly responsive, robust, and weather-
proof (IP53 compliant), the iXM 100MP delivers superior quality aerial
imaging and fl exible operation to satisfy diverse mapping, surveying, and
inspection applications.
RiCOPTER with VUX-SYS To use the RiCOPTER for acquisition of
high-accuracy, high-resolution laser scan and
image data, the UAS is equipped with the
RIEGL VUX-SYS.
The RIEGL VUX-SYS is a complete miniaturi-
sed airborne laser scanning system solution of low weight and compact
size for fl exible use in UAS/UAV/RPAS, helicopter, gyrocopter and ultra-
light aircraft installations. The system consists of the RIEGL VUX-1UAV
laser scanner, an IMU/GNSS system, a control unit and up to 2 optional
cameras.
Site Survey Solution Site survey solution is a professional surveying
suite for civil engineering, construction and
infrastructure mapping. The comprehensive
set of professional imaging and mapping tools
has everything you need to boost productivity
and grow your business.
SIRIUS PRO No need for ground control point establish-
ment or positioning can save up to 50% on
project times. Sirius PROs onboard GNSS
RTK provides accurate real time positioning,
giving instant image capture location. Intuitive
desktop software completes the package.
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Sky-Scanner Sky-Scanner is a high performance airborne
data collection system that fi lls the gap
between the low-cost low-altitude
photogrammetry approach of current UAV
systems, and the more complex and
expensive lidar systems typically deployed on manned fi xed and rotary
wing aircraft. The system is delivered as a compact and light
confi guration with up to 5 hours data collection time, with independent
batteries. The absolute accuracies achieved are ±5cm on regular
surfaces (road, walls) and ±8cm on natural vegetation ground.
eBee Plus A large coverage photogrammetric mapping
system featuring RTK/PPK upgradeability for
survey-grade accuracy on demand.
eBee X The eBee X is the fi xed-wing drone for all your
mapping needs. It suits every job thanks to its
range of groundbreaking cameras. The eBee
X can meet the exacting requirements of every
projects, too. Its unique Endurance Extension
unlocks a fl ight time of up to 90 minutes—for vast coverage of up to
500ha (1,235 ac) at 122m (400 ft)—while its High-Precision on Demand
RTK/PPK helps you achieve absolute accuracy of down to 3cm (1.2 in),
without GCPs.
NEXUS 800 UAS System The new NEXUS 800 powered by HYPACK
is a full end-to-end solution that represents
a new paradigm in UAV data collection by
seamlessly harmonising LiDAR data with
photogrammetry. The Nexus 800 is a turnkey
system that tightly integrates hardware and software to provide a
cutting-edge solution for LiDAR survey planning, data acquisition, post
processing and analysis, and product creation.
eBee SQ The eBee SQ is an advanced agricultural
drone that takes professionals such as crop
consultants, growers and researchers from
drone to action, simply and effi ciently. The
eBee SQ can fl y for up to 55 minutes on a
single battery charge. This performance enables it to cover up to 500
acres in a single fl ight at 400ft above ground level, and cover up to 10
times more ground than small quadcopter drones for extremely effi cient
crop monitoring and analysis. The result is fewer fl ights per project, for
less time spent collecting data and more time acting on it.
MasterFly - High Performance Mapping UAS MasterFly is a universal unmanned
aerial vehicle that will perform both very
demanding photogrammetric missions and
reconnaissance missions. It was developed from EasyMap UAV, which is
a hit all over the world. MasteFly has the same assets as EasyMap UAV:
it’s robust, fast and easy to use. But it can fl y longer and takes bigger
payload, meaning it can take a better and wider range of sensors.These
qualities make MasterFly a truly irreplaceable tool during your mapping
projects.
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UX11 Discover the smartest fl ying camera for
mapping! A photogrammetric professional
mapping drone solution capable of onboard
data processing, PPK-as-you-go, and both
wireless and cellular communications to
ensure survey-grade results anywhere.
SLM-2 Satlab SLM-2 is a Heavy Lift photogrammetry
Multirotor UAS delivering high accuracy point
cloud and orthophoto. SLM-2 airframe is high-
ly optimised, built by easy to attach/detach
pieces for easy transportation and operation.
An Advanced Autopilot System ensures easy and safe operation.
SkyCruiser A22 Plus SkyCruiser A22 is one of the fi xed wing drones
produced by SOUTH SURVEY, which is
particularly designed for surveyors without any
aerial survey experience. Easy launch by hand,
stable, reliable and highly effi cient, when
compared with traditional surveying methods. All features make it
suitable for 1:1000, 1:2000 aerial mapping projects within 300 square
kilometers.
DT26X LIDAR The only professional LiDAR UAV capable of
accurately surveying infrastructures (eg. poles,
powerlines) or ground under vegetation at an
altitude of 120m and a speed of 17m/s.
Bramor ppX UAV The BRAMOR ppX (GNSS Post Processing)
UAS is ideally suited for surveying and remote
sensing applications that need a quick and
industry leading high precision set of results
down to sub-centimetre level also in the
absence of a grid of ground control points.
SkyCruiser AS1200 This fi xed-wing drone is built for aerial map-
ping and terrain modelling of larger areas, in-
cluding mine sites, stockpiles, and undertaking
topographic survey.
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Bramor ppX - gEO UAV The industry leading BRAMOR ppX - gEO UAS
is suited for surveying and remote sensing
applications in areas where replacement of the
standard surveying methods is needed. It is
capable of measuring precise results down to
1cm with a Ground Sampling Distance that starts at 0.9cm.
WingtraOne The Vertical Take-Off and Landing capability
allows the VTOL mapping drone WingtraOne
to ascend and move like a helicopter. For the
mapping mission it transitions into forward
cruise fl ight and matches the endurance and
speed of fi xed-wing airplanes. In order to land, the WingtraOne switches
back to hover fl ight and descends vertically.
GPR drone integrated system A Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) mounted
on a drone enables to see through the surface
of ground, ice, rocks, freshwater, and buildings
in unsafe and hazardous environments without
compromising the safety of staff. The drone onboard computer operates
as a link between GPR, the drone control unit and ground control
software UgCS. The radar data is recorded automatically the moment
the drone takes off and up until landing, and the fl ight and radar status is
monitored using the UgCS.
Aeroscout Scout B-330 UAV Helicopter The Scout B-330 UAV helicopter is designed
to carry 30kg (66lbs) payloads for at least
three hours. This includes a fully autonomous
take-off sequence, a mission fl ight at variable
speed, and a landing sequence. The Scout B-330 UAV helicopter is fully
boarded and sealed to operate under dusty, rainy and humid conditions.
The extremely stable fl ight behaviour in strong wind is crucial for perfect
data acquisition of many sensor applications.
UASMaster SoftwareCreate powerful deliverables from images
collected with UAS aerial mapping and
surveying systems. With TrimbleÆ UASMaster
you can generate imaging point clouds as a
cost-effective alternative to laser scans, benefi t
from detailed images to acquire GIS data, and
transfer most of your survey work to the convenience of your offi ce. It
combines ease of use with the full power of a photogrammetric
workstation and bridges the gap between simple near black-box
workfl ows for non-photogrammetrists and photogrammetry expert
workfl ows.
VTOL HP Mapping Drone: Marlyn Meet Marlyn, the land surveying tool that will
make geospatial data collection effortless and
precise. Marlyn is the fi rst VTOL drone that
combines the fl exibility of a multirotor with the
effi ciency and speed of a fi xed-wing. Thanks to our in-house developed
technology and her unique design, Marlyn is built to safely perform
surveying & mapping projects in any terrain, even under windy
conditions. That’s why she is the number one choice for those seeking
both high accuracy and ease of use.
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UAS LIDAR SYSTEMS
Vx Lidar Systems YellowScan Vx is a LiDAR product line
designed for long range and high precision
UAV projects. Vx-15 and Vx-20 are integrated
systems with the RIEGL mini-VUX scanner,
Applanix GNSS inertial systems, embedded
computer, storage and battery. They are delivered with YellowScan soft-
ware for trajectory post-processing and georeferenced LAS point cloud
generation. You can couple LiDAR data with orthophoto. A dual camera
is possible.
APX-18 UAV The Trimble APX-18 UAV is an OEM GNSS-
inertial solution with dual GNSS antenna input,
designed to geo-reference LiDAR and other
imaging data when collected from UAVs at
low speeds or when hovering. Comprised of a
small, single OEM board containing a precision GNSS receiver with two
antenna headings and inertial sensor components, plus POSPac UAV
Differential GNSS-inertial offi ce software, the Trimble APX-18 UAV
produces a highly accurate position and orientation solution for directly
geo-referencing LiDAR point clouds and imagery.
NEXUS 800 LiDAR System The new NEXUS 800 powered by HYPACK
is a full end-to-end solution that represents
a new paradigm in UAV data collection by
seamlessly harmonising LiDAR data with
photogrammetry. The Nexus 800 is a turnkey
system that tightly integrates hardware and software to provide a
cutting-edge solution for LiDAR survey planning, data acquisition, post
processing and analysis, and product creation.
miniVUX-1UAV The RIEGL miniVUX-1UAV is an extremely
lightweight airborne laser scanner, designed
specifi cally for integration with UAS/UAV/
RPAS. The small and sophisticated design of
the stable aluminium housing enables integra-
tion with platforms that offer restricted space or payload capabilities. The
360 degree fi eld of view allows complete acquisition of the environment.
SABRE SKY-3D UAV LiDAR This drone is well suited to jobs requiring the
ability to penetrate vegetation and forest/
tree canopy. The SABRE Sky-3D S80, with a
payload and batteries, weighs 5.4kg and can
be fi tted to the DJI Matrice (model: M600) UAV/drone platform. SABRE
Sky-3D comes with FARO Focus for high-resolution laser scanning. Scan
in high defi nition for infrastructure and other applications requiring point
cloud data with a high level of detail.
VUX-1UAV The RIEGL VUX-1UAV is a very lightweight
and compact laser scanner, meeting the
challenges of emerging survey solutions by
UAS/UAV/RPAS both in measurement
performance as well as in system integration.
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