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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

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UAS for Mapping and 3D Modelling

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UAS Lidar Systems

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Company

Product name

RIEGL

RIEGL

RIEGL

IGI

VQ-1560i

VUX-1LR

VQ-780i

LiteMapper 1560

GENERAL Total weight [kg]

60

3.5

20

60

20 - 32VDC typ. 250W

11-32 V DC / typ. 70W

18-32V DC, 140W

18-32VDC 10A@24VDC

optional

IGI AEROcontrol III - 512Hz

Wavelength [nm]

0

Standard pulse length [ns]

0

0.25

0.5

0.18

0.25

rotating polygon mirror

time of flight measurement

rotating polygon mirror

time-of-flight

Power requirements Type of GNSS/INS positioning system

LASER PULSE CHARACTERISTICS

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]

400

2000000

820000

1000000

800000

58

330

60

58

16

16

0

Helicopter, Fixed-wing

Helicopter, Fixed-wing,

Helicopter, Fixed-wing

Fixed-wing

5000

4700

OPERATION CHARACTERISTICS Platform

RPAS (UAV/UAS) Max. flying height [m]

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530

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Airborne Laser Scanning Aeroscout

Teledyne Optech

Aeroscout ALMI Tech-

Eclipse: Autonomous

nology

Teledyne Optech

Teledyne Optech

Company

Mapping System

Titan ALTM

ALTM Pegasus

Product name

12

36.6

116

75

12V standard Lipo Batteries

<200 W

800 Watts

28V; 30A

OXTS IMU/GPS

POSAV AP40

Applanix AP50 OEM

POSAV AP50 OEM

1550

53210641550

1064

2

3

3

0.5

0.4

0.35

0.25

rotating mirror, time of flight

Rotating polygon

Programmable scanner

Scanning galvo

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

measurement 550000

140

210

140

550000

450000

900000

500000

330

60

60

75

Max. field of view [deg]

16

12

12

12

recording of intensity of return signal [bits]

Helicopter, RPAS (UAV/

Helicopter, Fixed-wing,

Fixed-wing

Helicopter, Fixed-wing

UAS)

Gyroplane

350

1000

2000

5000

Scan frequency [Hz] Max. pulse frequency [Hz]

OPERATION CHARACTERISTICS

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Airborne Laser Scanning

VQ-1560i

VUX-1LR

The new ultra high performance, fully inte-

The VUX-1LR Long Range is a very

grated and calibrated Dual Channel Airborne

lightweight, compact and rugged laser

Mapping System RIEGL VQ-1560i makes use

scanner, that was especially designed for

of the RIEGL sophisticated Waveform-LiDAR

airborne surveying missions from helicopters,

Technology enabling excellent multiple-target

gyrocopters, and other small aircraft.

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.

VQ-780i

LiteMapper 1560

The new RIEGL VQ-780i is a high performan-

Designed as a rugged but also compact and

ce, rugged, lightweight, and compact airborne

lightweight system, the IGI LiteMapper can

mapping sensor. This versatile system is

be used in a variety of aircraft, from large air-

designed for high efficient data acquisition at

planes and helicopters to ultra-light airplanes

low, mid, and high altitudes, covering a variety

and gyroplanes or even remote piloted aircraft

of different airborne laser scanning applications from high density to wide

systems (RPAS).

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.

Aeroscout ALMI ­Technology

Titan ALTM

The ALMI technology has been developed by

sensor, Optech Titan is opening up a new

Aeroscout GmbH for professional 3D airborne

era in lidar survey and mapping. 3D surface

laser scanning (lidar) based on an unmanned

spectral response information sensitive to the

aerial vehicle (UAV). It allows continuously monitored, accuracy controlled, vibration-isolated, and time-synchronized

As the world’s first multispectral airborne lidar

emitted wavelengths can now be derived day or night from complex environments using a single lidar sensor.

airborne laser scanning from the UAV system.

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iXM-RS150F-150MP

iXU-RS1900 Aerial Camera

Boost Your Productivity with a Wider Aerial

Phase One 190MP Aerial Camera series is the

Coverage - The company’s flagship full

latest Phase One innovation to offer large format

frame ultra-high resolution aerial camera with

metric camera functionality. The iXU-RS1900

an image size of 150MP. Enabling increa-

dual lens aerial camera is an advanced large

sed productivity for a range of aerial image

format metric camera, with technology designed

acquisition projects with its ultra-high resolution (14204 x 10652) and the

specifically for the toughest demands of aerial imaging projects. Developed

backside-illuminated sensor, it enables perfect image quality, even in low

with leading experts and engineers in the field, the iXU-RS1900 offers excep-

light conditions. As a result, more flying hours a day and more flight days

tional imaging/aerial coverage, high accuracy and image quality, presenting

a year can be easily achieved. Available in RGB and Achromatic.

an excellent alternative to traditional large format cameras in diverse aerial mapping applications such as: remote sensing, precision agriculture, disaster management and monitoring.

4-Band Multispectral Solution Phase One’s 4-Band multispectral solution incorporates an innovative batch-processing tool that automates and thus simplifies 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

Penta-DigiCAM The Penta-DigiCAM offers nadir and oblique images during one flight. Using another housing, the system can be used as a Large Format Aerial Camera in the Quattro-DigiCAM system.

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.

UrbanMapper-2

UltraCam Condor Mark 1

Based on UrbanMapper, the IGI’s well known

The UltraCam Condor provides a single-sour-

large format and oblique digital aerial camera,

ce data acquisition solution for collecting

IGI introduce the all-new UrbanMapper-2.

5-band imagery for wide-area, high-altitude

UrbanMapper-2 utilizes the new full frame

mapping while still serving photogrammetric

150 MP CMOS technology with backside-

projects. The expansive image footprint allows

illuminated sensor to provide ultra-high resolution images. With its latest

it to capture large regions, or even continents, in record-time. The Ultra-

CMOS technology, a shutter speed up to 1/2000 second and the high

Cam Condor frame combines a high resolution RGB image capture for

dynamic range of 83dB, the IGI UrbanMapper-2 is designed to produce

ortho image generation that is consistently sharp, geometrically accurate

brilliant imagery even under challenging conditions. It offers outstanding

and of superior radiometry with a lower resolution PAN channel for the

performance with 0.6 sec image repetition time.

production of highly accurate DSMs.

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Digital Aerial Cameras

UltraCam Falcon Mark 2

UltraCam Eagle Mark 3

Optimized productivity and image quality come

An ultra-large footprint of 450 megapixels

together in the UltraCam Falcon Mark 2 digital

coupled with a unique user-exchangeable lens

aerial camera system. Featuring an image

system makes the UltraCam Eagle Mark 3

footprint of 17,310 x 11,310 pixels across the

one of the most versatile aerial systems on the

flight strip, the UltraCam Falcon Mark 2 is the

market. The exchangeable lens system offers

perfect solution for capturing large areas in a short time. Meanwhile, the

the option of four lens kits at focal lengths of 80mm, 100mm, 120mm

system’s 1.35 second frame interval allows the versatile camera to fly

and 210mm - a groundbreaking enhancement in digital photogramme-

high resolution projects at lower altitudes.

try. The result is an ultra-efficient, ultra-flexible, ultra-reliable camera for streamlined image acquisition for all your mission needs.

UltraCam Osprey Mark 3 Premium

CS-6500

More than a standard camera, the UltraCam

footprint of 6,500 pixels across by 4,300 pixels

Osprey offers cutting-edge technology to

along the flight line, enabling a wider field of

collect photogrammetry-grade nadir images

view for more efficient flights. The CS-6500

(PAN, RGB and NIR) and oblique images (80

The new compact CS-6500 has an image

is designed to be seamlessly integrated with

megapixel RGB) simultaneously, supporting city mapping as well as

numerous Optech products to create a unique airborne imaging solution

classical nadir applications from the same flight mission. Additionally, the

that matches your expanding business needs.

unique camera design of the UltraCam Osprey Premium enables generation of imagery based high-resolution point clouds for dense, consistent and aligned data sets.

CS-10000

CS-MS1920

Standalone or integrated with lidar, the Optech

The CS-MS1920 is based on a patented

CS-10000 is a complete corridor and small-

3-CCD camera design with colour-separating

area mapping solution.

optics, which work together with large-format progressive-scan CCD sensors to maximize image resolution, dynamic range, and field of view.

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COMPANY

Phase One Industrial

IGI

Vexcel Imaging

UrbanMapper-2

UltraCam Condor Mark 1

iXM-RS150F - 150MP PRODUCT NAME

Digital Aerial Camera

Vexcel Imaging

UltraCam Falcon Mark 2 f100

HARDWARE Camera unit Weight [kg] Type of GNSS/ INS positioning system

1

77.5

64

61

Compatible with Applanix,

Integrated GNSS/IMU

UltraNav (Applanix

UltraNav (Applanix

Novatel, IGI, GGS, Vector-

System (AEROcontrol)

POSTrack OEM)

POSTrack OEM)

IGIplan

TrackAir

TrackAir

iX Capture or Third party

IGI AEROoffice, IGI IPS

UltraMap

UltraMap

software

(Image Processing

Nav, NMEA

SOFTWARE Type of mission planning software

iX Plan or Third Party software

Type of postprocessing software

Software)

SENSOR CHARACTERISTICS Number of lenses Lenses: focal lengths [mm]

7

8

7

8

32, 40, 50, 70, 90, 110,

RGB 90 & NIR 40

RGB: 100 mm, PAN: 40

PAN: 100 mm, RGB/NIR:

150mm Type CCD

CMOS

CMOS

mm, NIR: 23 mm

33 mm

DALSA

DALSA

CCD along track format [mm x mm]

40

52.9

67.86

CCD along track format [pixel x pixel]

10652

14.100

5,000

11,310

CCD across track format [mm x mm] Max. shutter speed [s]

53.4

129.72

103.86

1/2500

1/2000

0.001

0.001

OPERATION CHARACTERISTICS

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Helicopter

Y

Y

Y

Y

Fixed-wing

Y

Y

Y

Y

Min. flying height [m]

Max flying height[m]

7000

7000

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DIGITAL AERIAL CAMERAS Vexcel Imaging

Vexcel Imaging

Teledyne Optech

Teledyne Optech

COMPANY

UltraCam Osprey Mark 3 UltraCam Eagle Mark 3

Premium

CS-6500

CS-10000

61

64

1.9

6

UltraNav (Applanix

UltraNav (Applanix

compatible with any GNSS/

compatible with any GNSS/

POSTrack OEM)

POSTrack OEM)

INS

INS

TrackAir

TrackAir

Compatible with any

Compatible with any

Type of mission planning software

UltraMap

UltraMap

DGX ColorPhysics; Any

Compatible with any

Type of postprocessing software

8

8

1

1

80, 100, 120, 210

Nadir: 80 (PAN) & 40 (RGB);

35; 50; 85; 135; 180

50; 70; 90; 120; 210

PRODUCT NAME HARDWARE Camera unit Weight [kg] Type of GNSS/ INS positioning system

SOFTWARE

SENSOR CHARACTERISTICS Number of lenses Lenses: focal lengths [mm]

Oblique: 120 (RGB) DALSA

DALSA

Interline

Full Frame

Type CCD

68.02

45.08

24 x24

40.4 x 40.4

CCD along track format [mm x mm]

17.004

8,670

4384 x 4384

7760 x 7760

CCD along track format [pixel x pixel]

105.84

70.04

36,1 x 36,1

53.7 x 53.7

CCD across track format [mm x mm]

0.001

0.001

0.001

0.001

Y

Y

Y

Helicopter

Y

Y

Y

Fixed-wing

100

Min. flying height [m]

7000

30000

Max flying height[m]

Max. shutter speed [s]

OPERATION CHARACTERISTICS

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Onyx OEM GNSS Receiver

SGR7

NavCom’s next generation GNSS engine

The SGR7 is a robust , high precision receiver,

provides 255 channel tracking, including multi-

with RTK that delivers centimetre level

constellation support for GPS and GLONASS.

real-time positioning, or go base free with

It also provides patented interference rejection

centimetre and decimetre PPP solutions using

and anti-jamming capabilities. Integrated Star-

Oceanix L-Band corrections. It’s also capable

Fire five centimetre global accuracy makes Onyx ideal for high accuracy

of tracking all current and upcoming GNSS constellations including GPS,

surveying, control and guidance of mobile platforms. The compact form

GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS and IRNSS. It is software upgradeable

factor offers durability and reliability for your precise positioning system

to track upcoming signals as they become available.

integration. StarFire is supported on 3-separate channels providing onboard capability for tracking redundant or enhanced signals.

iRTK5 GNSS RTK SYSTEM

HiPer SR

iRTK5 is the new high quality GNSS receiver of

The field-rugged and fully-integrated HiPer

Hi-Target, benefiting from the next-generation

SR GNSS base and rover receiver delivers a

GNSS engine, supporting the PPP service.

300m working base-to-rover radius through

It has full band support for cellular mobile

Topcon LongLink technology, the innovative

networks (LTE, WCDMA, EDGE,GPRS,GSM),

wireless data link developed specifically for the

and supports most of the radio protocols on an internal UHF transceiver

HiPer SR, providing reliable and interference-free and license-free RTK

radio. iRTK5 has an innovative design, a magnesium alloy structure and

communications.

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.

GR-5

GCX3

With advanced Topcon technologies at the

GCX3 is the ideal job site base/rover RTK

heart of the GR-5 receiver, you can be assured

(Real Time Kinematic) system or network RTK

of 24/7 signal coverage and operation for your

rover - and like all of our solutions, you can

site teams. Vanguard ensures that you are

customise it to meet your needs and create

receiving all signals, all of the time and Fence

your own workflows.

Antenna technology makes sure the signals are processed, even in the most adverse of locations.

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GNSS RECEIVERS

GCX2

T300 GNSS Receiver

The GCX2 is the latest GNSS integrated

Ultra small and super light, T300 is a product

receiver designed for lightweight and

which combines lots of market proved ad-

convenient field operation exclusively created

vantages together. It can track all the working

for Sokkia. Nicknamed the bullet, the GCX2

GNSS constellations, and the strong anti-inter-

exemplifies a completely reimagined approach

ference ability of the receiver makes it possible

to receiver design that offers an ultra-lightweight and ergonomic solution at

to work in any environment.

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, efficient, and productive rover network solution.

Trimble R10

F90 Smart Antenna

With the Trimble R10 GNSS System, you can

Our new F90 tracks GPS, GLONASS, Galileo,

survey previously inaccessible points, reduce

BeiDou and can maximize the tracking to

occupation time, and record faster and safer

observe all visible GNSS satellite signals,

measurements than ever before. Built-in

thereby providing maximum performance for

firmware gives automatic compensation for up

accuracy and real-time measurements. F90

to 15 degrees of pole tilt and RTK level precision anywhere. Collect more

also supports L-Band functions, and can get cm accuracy with just one

accurate data faster and easier - no matter what the job or the environ-

receiver even in harsh environments such as under heavy foliage. F90 is

ment, with the Trimble R10 GNSS System.

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.

UM4B0 High Precision GNSS Module

OEM7600

UM4B0 is the high precision positioning and

high-performance positioning solutions in an

heading RTK module developed by Unicore

extremely small form factor, wrapped with

Communications, targeting intelligent driving,

protective shielding to isolate emissions from

lawn mowers, GIS information collection, etc.

The OEM7600 receiver board features NovAtelís

surrounding electronics in confined spaces. This

By employing a single UC4C0 (432 channel tracking) baseband chip and

new receiver integrates easily with NovAtelís SPANÆ technology to optimize

a single RF chip, using single-sided SMD packaging, UM4B0 can achie-

performance during extended GNSS outages. Advanced interference mitiga-

ve the smallest size (30x40mm) among industry high accuracy heading

tion features maintain high performance in challenging environments. With

and positioning output. It can simultaneously track BDS B1/B2/B3 +

centimetre-level positioning utilizing TerraStar satellite-delivered correction

GPS L1/L2/L5 + GLONASS L1/L2+Galileo E1/E5a/E5b.

services, the OEM7600 ensures globally available, high-performance positioning without the need for expensive network infrastructure.

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GNSS Compass High Accuracy Version

M1

The GNSS Compass is a low cost all in one

Station remote control. It makes it possible

GNSS/INS navigation and heading solution. It

to manage GPS data while it carries out

provides accurate dual antenna GPS based

monitoring tasks with a Total Station via

heading that is not subject to magnetic inter-

various communication ports such as Wi-Fi,

ference and can maintain accurate heading during GNSS outages of up

The Settop M1 is a GNSS receiver with Total

Bluetooth, Radio, Ethernet and GSM.

to 20 minutes. It features high accuracy RTK positioning and is plug and play with NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000 and Ethernet interfaces.

UAV PPK Solution

Galaxy G6

Tersus UAV PPK Solution includes BX316R

During the Multiple constellation age, SOUTH

PPK Receiver, AX3705 Helix Antenna and

keep developing and optimizing the innovative

Tersus GeoPix Software. BX316R PPK

products for customers. SOUTH Galaxy G6

Receiver supports multi-constellations and

RTK system adopts intelligent cloud platforms

dual-frequencies. It has in-built 4G memory

as its new engine, to lead the development or

for GNSS observation data recording, and a very small and light AX3705

smart RTK system.

Helix Antenna designed for UAV applications.

H66/H668

SL800

The H66 static GPS receiver is charactarized

The SL800 is a high-precision GNSS receiver

by the simply setup, ease of operation and

that performs even under the most demanding

high performance for control surveying duties.

conditions. Powered by NovAtel 729, this re-

The H66 is built to withstand the harsh conditi-

ceiver offers precise positioning and advanced

ons that come with fieldwork, and meets IP65

interference mitigation which performs even in

industrial standards to protect against water, dust, vibrations, shocks,

the most remote or challenging environments. The SL900 has TerraStar

extreme temperatures and varying altitudes. Equipped with a colour LCD

capabilities that use a global network of multi-GNSS reference stations

screen, all necesseray information is shown to the user. Even when the

and advanced algorithms to generate highly precise data.

screen is dormant, the H66 informs you about the data collection status with additional indicators.

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GNSS RECEIVERS

i80 GNSS

SP20 Handheld

The i80 GNSS is a versatile GNSS receiver

The Spectra Precision SP20 handheld GNSS

designed for high accuracy and productivi-

receiver combines innovative, camera- enab-

ty surveying. Powered by field-proven 220

led data collection workflow with a high level

channels full-GNSS core engine, the i80 GNSS

of performance in an ergonomic, scalable

provides an outstanding solution to any sur-

solution (from metre to cm accuracy). Rugged

veying jobs. The i80 integrates the seven most common RTK base and

and lightweight, the SP20 is easy-to-use and highly accurate. It is the

rover work modes, UHF and NTRIP networks, as well as GNSS raw data

optimal tool not only for cadastral, construction, or topo surveys, but

collection. Highly integrated, innovative dual hot-swappable batteries and

also for a range of GIS projects, including data collection, inspection and

high-resolution LCD display make the i80 the perfect choice for deman-

maintenance. The 5.3-inch screen delivers vivid visuals of the workflow,

ding survey applications.

which enables precise 2D handheld logging.

SP90m

A90 GNSS Receiver

The Spectra Precision SP90m is a powerful,

Since 1999, FOIF’s GNSS products have up-

highly versatile, ultra-rugged, and reliable

graded from original single-star single-frequen-

GNSS positioning solution for a wide variety

cy static receivers to current multi-constellation

of applications in real-time and post-proces-

RTK products supporting GPS, Glonass,

sing. It also comes with a variety of integrated

Beidou and Galileo, and evolved from complex

communications options, such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, UHF radio, cellular

separate connection equipment to all-in-one A90 receiver. A compact

modem, and two MSS L-band channels to receive Trimble RTX correcti-

design brings users longtime convenience and the A90 adopts magne-

on services.

sium alloy materials ensuring high strength and stability. Whats more, first-class software solutions brings a big change in user experience and accessibility, which makes your field work more productive.

UNI-GR1 Introducing the UNI line, marxact brings a completely universal high-precision GNSS receiver 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.

APX-15 UAV The Trimble APX-15 UAV is a GNSS-inertial OEM solution designed to reduce the cost and improve the efficiency 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 office 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 flown, thus increasing the area flown per mission.

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Topcon

Sokkia

ComNav Technology

SYSTEM

HiPer SR

GCX3

T300 GNSS Receiver

Height [m]

0.098

0.064

0.197

0.075

Depth [m]

0.15

0.047

0.158

Width [m]

0.158

0.15

0.047

0.158

1.2

0.85

0.44

0.95

Operating power: max. [V]

28

30

27

Typical consumption [W]

4.4

2

2.85

256

Company

Hi-Target Surveying

iRTK5 GNSS RTK Product name GENERAL

Total weight [kg]

POWER

PERFORMANCE No. channels Max. simultaneous tracked channels Tracked satellite signals

226

336

226

256

BeiDou: B1, B2, B3 GPS:

GPS L1/L2, GLONASS L1/

GPS L1 C.A, L1C, L2P,

GPS: L1,L2,L2C,L5;

L1C/A, L2C, L2E, L5 GLO-

l2, QZSS, SBAS

L2C. GLONASS L1 C/A,

BeiDou: B1, B2, B3; GLO-

NASS: L1C/A, L2C/A, L3

L1P, L2 C/A, L2P. BeiDou

NASS L1, L2

CDMA GALILEO: E1, E5A,

B1, B2. Galileo E1. SBAS

E5B, E5AltBOC, E6

L1 C/A WAAS/MSAS/ EGNOS/GAGAN. QZSS L1 C/A, L1C, L2C.

1

2

Yes

Y

Y

Y

0.25

0.4

0.4

0.25

1

1

Communication ports

USB 2.0 High Speed Device

1 Serial Port (7pin Lemo)

Simultaneous links

Y

Reacqisition time [s] RTK Network Compatibility

HORIZONTAL UNCERTAINTY code: DGNSS/RTC (constant part) [m] code: DGNSS/RTC (variable part) [ppm]

COMMUNICATION: GENERAL

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GNSS RECEIVERS Trimble

Geneq

R10

F90 Smart Antenna

GNSS Module

OEM7600

0.136

76

0.004

0.013

Height [m]

0

0.04

0.035

Depth [m]

0.119

157

0.03

0.055

Width [m]

2.09

1.2

0.008

0.031

Total weight [kg]

24

3.6

3.4

Operating power: max. [V]

4.2

1.8

1.3

Typical consumption [W]

672

336

224

555

672

336

224

GPS (L1C/A, L2C, L2E, L5),

GPS: L1 C/A, L2C, L2E,

BDS B1/B2/B3GPS L1/L2/

GPS: L1 C/A, L1C, L2C,

GLONASS (L1C/A, L1P,

L5. GLONASS: L1 C/A,

L5GLONASS L1/L2Galileo

L2P, L5. GLONASS: L1

E1/E5a/E5b

C/A, L2 C/A, L2P, L3, L5.

Unicore Communications

NovAtel

ComPany

UM4B0 High Precision ProduCt name GeneraL

Power

PerFormanCe

L2C/A, L3), BeiDou (B1,

L2C, L3. BeiDou: B1, B2,

B2, B3), Galileo (E1, E5A,

B3. Galileo: E1, E5A, E5B,

BeiDou: B1, B2. Galileo:

E5B, E5 AltBOC, E6), QZSS

E5 AltBOC, E6. IRNSS: L5.

E1, E5 AltBOC, E5a, E5b.

(L1C/A, L1-SAIF, L1C,

QZSS: L1CA, L1C, L2C,

NavIC (IRNSS): L5. QZSS:

L2C, L5), NavIC (L5), SBAS

L5. SBAS: L1, L5

L1 C/A, L1C, L2C, L5

No. channels Max. simultaneous tracked channels Tracked satellite signals

(L1C/A, L5) 1

1

1

0.5

Reacqisition time [s]

Y

Y

Y

Yes

RTK Network Compatibility

0.25

0.3

0.3

0.4

1

1

1

Serial, USB, TCP/IP,

5 pin, 7 pin

5x LVCMOS: up to 460,800

HorIZontaL unCertaInty code: DGNSS/RTC (constant part) [m] code: DGNSS/RTC (variable part) [ppm]

CommunICatIon: GeneraL Bluetooth

Communication ports

bps. 2x CAN Bus: 1 Mbps. 1x USB 2.0 (device): HS. 1x USB 2.0 (host): HS. 1x Ethernet: 10/100 Mbps.

Y

Y

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Powered by:

Company

Product name

Settop Survey

Tersus GNSS

SOUTH

SatLab

M1

UAV PPK Solution

Galaxy G6

SL800

0.057

GENERAL Height [m]

0.035

0.07

0.137

Depth [m]

0.138

0.012

Width [m]

0.138

0.048

0.152

0.1275

0.6

0.033

1.44

0.7

Total weight [kg]

POWER Operating power: max. [V]

12

7.4

28

12.8

2

2

No. channels

220

192

220

555

Max. simultaneous tracked channels

220

192

220

GPS: Simultaneous L1 C/A,

GPS L1/L2; GLONASS L1/

BDS B1, B2, B3GPS

GPS: L1 C/A, L1C, L2C,

L2E,L2C, L5.GLONASS:

L2; BeiDou B1/B2

L1C/A, L1C, L2C, L2E,

L2P, L5 - GLONASS: L1

Typical consumption [W]

PERFORMANCE

Tracked satellite signals

Simultaneous L1 C/A, L1 P,

L5GLONASS L1C/A, L1P,

C/A, L2C, L2P, L3, L5.

L2 C/A (GLONASS M Only),

L2C/A, L2P, L3SBAS

BEIDOU: B1, B2, B3. GALI-

L2 P.GIOVE-A: Simulta-

L1C/A, L5 (Just for the

LEO: E1, E5 AltBOC, E5e,

neous L1 BOC, E5A, E5B,

satellites supporting L5)GA-

E5b, E6. IRNSS: L5. QZSS: L1 C/A, L1C, L2C, L5, L6.

E5AltBOC1.GIOVE-B: Si-

LILEO GIOVE-A, GIOVE-B,

multaneous L1 CBOC, E5A,

E1, E5A, E5BQZSS, WAAS,

E5B, E5AltBOC1.GALILEO:

MSAS, EGNOS, GAGAN,

Disabled2.

SBAS

Reacqisition time [s]

1

1

RTK Network Compatibility

Y

N

Y

Yes

0.25

0.3

0.25

1

1

1

1 RS232/USB Host Event

HORIZONTAL UNCERTAINTY code: DGNSS/RTC (constant part) [m] code: DGNSS/RTC (variable part) [ppm]

COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Communication ports

5PIN LEMO external power

RS232 Serial Port, USB,

port, PPS Power In/Out.

port + RS232 7PIN LEMO

NFC, Bluetooth 4.0

2 RS232/USB OTG port

RS232+external USB(OT-

Power In/Out. 1 TNC

G)+Ethernet 1 network

connector for GPS antenna.

antenna interface 1 radio

1 TNC connector for radio

antenna interface SIM card

antenna. 1 FME connector

slot

for GSM antenna. 1 Slot SIM card. Simultaneous links

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Y

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Spectra Precision

Suzhou FOIF

marXact

i80 GNSS

SP20 Handheld

A90 GNSS Receiver

UNI-GR1

0.14

0.295

0.09

Height [m]

0.124

0.045

0.14

Depth [m]

0.124

0.12

0.14

Width [m]

1.22

0.85

1

0.8

Total weight [kg]

36

Operating power: max. [V]

3.2

Typical consumption [W]

220

240

555

432

No. channels

220

432

Max. simultaneous tracked channels

L1C/A, L1C, L2C, L2E, L5.

GPS: L1C/A, L1P(Y),

GPS(L1 C/A, L1C, L2C,L2P,

GPS (L1/L2/L5), Glonas-

GLONASS: L1C/

L2P(Y), L2C. GLONASS:

L5),GLONASS(L1 C/A, L2

s(L1/L2), Galileo (E1 / E5a /

A,L1P, L2C/A, L2P, L3.

L1C/A, L2C/A. BeiDou: B1

C/A, L2P, L3, L5),GALILE-

E5b), Beidou (B1/B2/B3)

Galileo: E1, E5A, E5B.

(phase 2), B2. Galileo: E1,

O(E1, E5 AltBOC, E5a,E5b,

BeiDou: B1, B2.

E5b - QZSS L1C/A, L2C,

E6),BEIDOU(B1, B2, B3)

ComPany

ProduCt name GeneraL

Power

PerFormanCe

Tracked satellite signals

L1SAIF.

1

L1<0.5s, L2<1.0s

Y

Yes

Yes

0.25

0.25

0.4

1

1

2 x 7 pin LEMO ports,

RS232, USB, Micro-USB,

Reacqisition time [s] RTK Network Compatibility

HorIZontaL unCertaInty code: DGNSS/RTC (constant part) [m] code: DGNSS/RTC (variable part) [ppm]

CommunICatIon: GeneraL Communication ports

CAN,

RS232, Cellular, Bluetooth, WiFi, UHF Radio

Y

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VectorNav Technologies

SBG Systems

iXblue

Seabed

GNSS/INS

Ellipse2-D

Atlans

SBD-IMU-S2

Height [m]

0.031

0.031

0.113

0.14

Width [m]

0.056

0.067

0.16

0.116

Length [m]

0.056

0.087

0.16

0.104

Weight [kg]

0.2

0.18

2.6

1.2

Min. operating temperature [°C]

-40

-40

20

-40

Max. operating temperature [°C]

85

70

55

75

Max. rotation speed [deg/s]

490

8

490

Company

VN-310 Dual Antenna Product name GENERAL

ENVIRONMENTAL

GNSS POSITIONING SENSOR Number of integrated GNSS receivers and antenna ports

2

2

1

No. channels p receiver

72

120

Tracked satellite signals

GPS L1, GLONASS L1,

GPS L1, GPS L2, GLO-

GPS (L1, L2, L3, L5),

Galileo E1

NASS L1, GLONASS L2,

GLONASS (L1, L2, L3),

Galileo E1, Galileo E2

GALILEO (E1, E5a, E5b, AltBOC, E6), BEIDOU (B1, B2, B3),, IRNSS (L5), QZSS (L1, L2, L3, L5, L6)

Y

Y

Heave: constant part [m]

0.5

Heave: variable part [%]

5

2

0.08

0.055

0.05

0.02

0.03

RTK Network Compatibility

GNSS AIDED UNCERTAINTY

UNAIDED UNCERTAINTY Heading [deg] Pitch [deg]

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Inertial Navigation Systems ACEINNA

LORD Sensing - MicroStrain

NovAtel

Advanced Navigation

INS1000

3DM-GX5-45

SPAN CPT7

Spatial

0.045

0.0442

0.09

0.03

Height [m]

0.12

0.0366

0.06

0.04

Width [m]

0.145

0.011

0.06

0.025

Length [m]

0.68

0.002

0.45

0.037

Weight [kg]

-40

-40

-40

Min. operating temperature [°C]

85

71

85

Max. operating temperature [°C]

400

300

200

2000

3

1

2

1

Number of integrated GNSS receivers and antenna ports

72

555

72

No. channels p receiver

GPS/QZSS L1 C/A, GLO-

GGPS, GLONASS, Beidou,

GPS L1, GLONASS L1,

GGPS, GLONASS, Beidou,

Tracked satellite signals

NASS L10F, BeiDou B1,

Galileo

BeiDou B1

Galileo

Y

Y

Y

0.05

Heave: constant part [m]

5

Heave: variable part [%]

0.8

Heading [deg]

0.1

Pitch [deg]

Company

Product name GENERAL

ENVIRONMENTAL

Max. rotation speed [deg/s]

GNSS POSITIONING SENSOR

Galileo E1 B/C

RTK Network Compatibility

GNSS AIDED UNCERTAINTY

UNAIDED UNCERTAINTY

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Inertial Navigation Systems Tersus GNSS

Sonardyne International

Applanix

Teledyne Marine

vigation Systems (INS)

SPRINT 500 INS

POS LVX

TOGSINS

Height [m]

0.073

0.26

0.043

0.306

Width [m]

0.047

0.093

0.182

Length [m]

0.033

0.149

0.182

Weight [kg]

0.145

18.5

0.66

14.5

Min. operating temperature [°C]

-40

-20

-55

0

Max. operating temperature [°C]

70

55

85

55

900

500

Company

GNSS-Aided Inertial NaProduct name GENERAL

ENVIRONMENTAL

Max. rotation speed [deg/s]

GNSS POSITIONING SENSOR Number of integrated GNSS receivers and antenna ports

2

0

No. channels p receiver

192

Tracked satellite signals

GPS L1, GPS L2, GLO-

Y

Heave: constant part [m]

20000

0.05

Heave: variable part [%]

5

NASS L1, GLONASS L2, BeiDou B1, BeiDou B2 RTK Network Compatibility

GNSS AIDED UNCERTAINTY

UNAIDED UNCERTAINTY

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Heading [deg]

1

0.1

0.1

Pitch [deg]

1

0.01

0.01

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POWERED BY:

INERTIAL NAVIGATION SYSTEMS

Ellipse2-D

Atlans

Ellipse2-D is a compact Inertial Navigation

Atlans is a high performance all-in-one Inertial

System with an integrated Dual-antenna

Navigation System (INS) for both land and

survey-grade RTK GNSS receiver for accurate

airborne applications.

Heading and Position. It provides Roll, Pitch,

Atlans benefits from smart coupling technique

Heading, Velocity and Position in real-time and

between iXblue Fiber-Optic Gyroscope (FOG)

post-processing. The new Ellipse2-D benefits from major improvements

and data from the integrated latest generation Septentrio Global

such as lower power, faster initialization, and full GNSS coverage (GPS,

Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver. In the most challenging

GLONASS, BEIDOU, and GALILEO are used simultaneously).

applications, Atlans is specially designed to provide continuous and

The Ellipse2-D offers a very good price/performance ratio.

accurate 3D position, speed and orientation information.

SBD-IMU-S2

INS1000

The Seabed-IMU-S2 is one of the two sub-

The INS1000 is a state-of-the-art, high

mersible units of Seabed. The SBD-IMU-S2 is

performance GNSS with built-in inertial

designed to perform with extreme stability in

sensors. It offers dual frequency RTK and tight

the most demanding environments, including

coupling between GNSS and inertial sensors

thermal ambient conditions, with outstanding

to provide cm-level accuracy, enhanced

shock and vibration performance, the high reliability of the fiber optic

reliability, and superior performance during GNSS outages. The

gyro, or FOG technology is a core feature that assures sustained IMU

Automotive Dead Reckoning (ADR) solution delivers strong performance

operation and mission success.

in GNSS challenged urban environments.

3DM-GX5-45

SPAN CPT7

The LORD Sensing 3DM- GX5 family of high-

The SPAN CPT7 is a single enclosure Global

performance, industrial-grade inertial sensors

Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) + Inertial

provides a wide range of triaxial inertial

Navigation System (INS) receiver powered

measurements and computed attitude and

by NovAtelĂ­s OEM7 technology that can

navigation solutions.

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.

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POWERED BY:

INERTIAL NAVIGATION SYSTEMS

Spatial Spatial is a ruggedized miniature GNSS aided

GNSS-Aided Inertial Navigation Systems (INS)

INS and AHRS. It features integrated RTK

Tersus GNSS-Aided Inertial Navigation System

that provides position accuracy of 2cm, which

(INS-T-306) is the OEM version of the new

makes it a popular choice for UAVs. It is a

generation, fully-integrated, combined L1/L2

ruggedized miniature GPS aided inertial

GPS, GLONASS and BDS navigation and hig-

navigation system and AHRS that provides accurate position, velocity,

h-performance strapdown system, that determines position, velocity and

acceleration and orientation under the most demanding conditions. It

absolute orientation (Heading, Pitch and Roll) for any device on which

combines temperature calibrated accelerometers, gyroscopes,

it is mounted. Horizontal and Vertical Position, Velocity and Orientation

magnetometers and a pressure sensor with an advanced GNSS receiver.

are determined with high accuracy for both motionless and dynamic applications.

SPRINT 500 INS

POS LVX

SPRINT INS interfaces to aiding sensors such

With a compact footprint, ease of integration,

as USBL, a DVL, pressure sensor and sound

and fast setup, the POS LVX uses onboard

speed. Power-pass through to aiding sensors

inertial sensors calibrated with the Applanix

is supported to ease integration. SPRINT

SmartCal software for superior performance. It

INS can be operated without external time

meets the needs of autonomous vehicle

synchronisation and aided with manual positions and DVL for relative

manufacturers in mining, trucking, mapping, and vehicle testing by

navigation. SPRINT has a proven track record spanning 10 years in the

providing accurate heading information immediately and in all phases

field in diverse applications from vehicle gyrocompass to demanding

of operation, from stop-and-go traffic to highway speeds. Available as

applications such as ROV guidance and mid water station keeping.

a turn-key or OEM GNSS-inertial solution that supports two antenna heading for the highest accuracy in all dynamic conditions.

TOGSINS The new TOGSINS builds on core TSS fibre

VN-310 Dual Antenna GNSS/INS

optic gyro technology by incorporating inertial

The VN-310 is a high-performance dual

navigation (INS) capability. As with TOGS, it is

GNSS-Aided Inertial Navigation System that

available in three standard heading accura-

combines MEMS inertial sensors, two high-

cy variants: 0.1 deg; (TOGSINS1), 0.3 deg;

sensitivity GNSS receivers, and advanced Kal-

(TOGSINS3) and 0.5 deg; (TOGSINS5), all rated for operational depths to

man filtering algorithms to provide optimal estimates of position, velocity,

4,000m or 6,000m giving you a range for all your needs. Inertial position

and orientation for industrial applications. By utilizing two separate GNSS

data is produced using an INS algorithm, within the firmware framework

receivers and antennas the VN-310 enables accurate heading measure-

of TOGS, whilst attitude data is delivered via accurate roll/pitch measure-

ments without reliance on vehicle dynamics or magnetic sensors, providing

ment of 0.01 deg; (TOGSINS1) and 0.

unmatched performance under both static and dynamic conditions.

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POWERED BY:

MOBILE MAPPERS

HiScan-C Mobile Mapping System

VMX-2HA

The HiScan-C is a fully integrated mobile map-

Performance Dual Scanner Mobile Mapping

ping system with the HI-TARGET advanced

System which provides dense, accurate, and

3D laser and geo-referenced digital imagery

feature-rich data at highway speeds. With 2

The RIEGL VMX-2HA is a High Speed, High

million measurements and 500 scan lines per

which proved to be a perfect solution when a massive amount of asset data needs to be collected in a short time.

second, this turnkey solution is ideally suited for survey-grade mobile

By combining leading-edge technology with a deep understanding of

mapping applications. This powerful technology comprises two RIEGL

surveyors’workflows, data integration and maintenance across the

VUX-1HA High Accuracy LiDAR sensors and a high performance INS/

lifecycle of projects, the HiScan-C enables surveyors to improve

GNSS unit, housed in an aerodynamically-shaped protective cover.

workflows for field data collection and productivity.

IP-S3 HD1

IP-S2 Compact+

The IP-S3 mobile mapping system offers high

The IP-S2 Compact+ gives a high density

density, high precision, point clouds combined

point cloud with colourful image overlay for the

with high resolution panoramas from a system

ultimate in feature recognition and mapping

that is smaller, lighter and easier to handle.

detail.

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.

SABRE-SCAN mobile mapping

LLR-E Level-Lift Roof with extensible pole

The SABRE-SCAN mobile mapping is a highly

Lifting extensible system for vehicle roofs to

portable system enabling the FARO Focus

be used with Level Plane 16R (the multi-axis

laser scanners to be utilized for mobile

automatic levelling platform). It is composed

mapping large-scale survey operations, while

of 4 pneumatic extensible segments (max

supporting quick-detachment of the laser scanners for conventional

3m height), a support plate for Level-Plane and a solid frame that allows

static spherical laser scans when mounted on a tripod. To enhance the

mounting on the roof rack of any vehicle. The systems is made from

collected survey data, users can also add a Ladybug 5 camera to

anodized aluminium.

simultaneously create georeferenced imagery. The SABRE-SCAN processing workflow supports colour rendering of the mobile mapped 3D point cloud from the captured georeferenced imagery.

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POWERED BY:

imajboxÂŽ - Compact mobile mapping system

Road-Scanner C

Imajing, a wordwide leader of mobile mapping

Mapping System Road-Scanner C (compact),

solutions, presents its 3rd generation of imaj-

promoted in collaboration with FARO, a world

box. With its new design, resolution of images

leading manufacturer of 3D-Technologies. Applied

SITECO Informatica introduces their Mobile

for mapping/high-grade Surveying, inventories, fa-

at 9 M Pixels, bigger HoV & integrated GNSS antenna, imajbox V3 is always extremely portable and efficient to survey

cility/infrastructure management, RS-C is powerful, portable, and self-calibra-

long linear networks and collect massive geo-referenced data.

ting. Suitable to any company that wants to increase productivity 10-20 times.

Available in versions S for road vehicules and T for trains, the imajbox

Equipment: Faro laser scanners, high accuracy INS, spherical camera. The

3TX version will be the first ever mobile mapping system capable of

FARO laser-scanners can be detached and used as stand-alone 3D scanners.

surveying railway infrastructures at speeds up to 300 km onboard a train.

RS-C is delivered with a Road-SIT Survey software for feature extraction and imagery/point cloud management.

Road-Scanner 4

PAVE-Scanner

The 4th generation high-performance Mobile

The integrated system for laser mapping and

Mapping System. Road-Scanner is the

pavement inspection. The Siteco Road-S-

first-class Mobile Mapping and Scanning

canner platform fully integrated with the

System developed by Siteco. It comes from

Pavemetrics LCMS vision system technology

the consolidated technical competence of

represents the most cost effective, state-of-

Siteco in the field of mapping and surveying applied to road inventories,

the-art high performance infrastructure and pavement surface inspection

infrastructure monitoring, as-built surveys, Pavement Management

system. The system collects asset and pavement databases in a single

Systems for roads and airports and any other service connected to

survey campaign, providing big advantages for their contextual

Engineering and Constructions.

management.

MX9 The Trimble MX9 is a complete field-to-finish

Trimble Indoor TIMMS Mobile Mapping System

mobile mapping solution combining state-of-

TIMMS provides both LiDAR and spherical

the-art, advanced hardware with intuitive field

video, enabling the creation of accurate, real-

software and a reliable, efficient office software

life representations (maps, models) of interior

workflow. The MX9 mounts on top of a vehicle

spaces and all of its contents; every object in

and rapidly captures dense point clouds and images—both panoramic

the interior space - including desks, chairs, stairs, and doors - appears in

and multi-angle. Rich corridor data can be collected at highway speeds,

the plan. The maps are geo-located, meaning that the real world

significantly improving data collection on busy highways and avoiding

positions of each area of the building and its contents are known.

costly lane closures. It is the next-generation solution for your needs today.

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MOBILE MAPPERS

Lynx HS-600 Equipped with the fastest scanner in the

Lynx SG-S Mobile Survey System

industry, the Optech Lynx HS-600 is the best

The Optech Lynx SG-S delivers survey-grade

single-head mobile solution for survey-grade

accuracy with a single, light-weight lidar/

projects on high-speed roads. At 600 scan

camera installation, making it the best solution

lines per second, the Lynx HS-600 delivers high-resolution, evenly distributed data at posted vehicle speeds.

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.

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 efficient image capture, the system control software enables you to select the camera

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.

image frame size.

UltraCam Panther

SUL1

Take advantage of the industry-first capabilities

Offering flexibility without compromising on

of the UltraCam Panther with its unrivaled

quality, Satlab LiDar system has high density

flexibility and versatility. The system combines

point clouds for general purpose mapping that

different complementary sensors into one

can be used in multiple applications for terrain

unique portable platform enabling capture of

mapping in any environments.

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Interview

5 Questions to… Thomas Stuiver and Peter Tapken, Geo-matching Surveying 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

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?

explain the role of Geo-matching.com.

Over 500 manufacturers are now involved in the Geomatching platform, but products are constantly evolving and new types of products are being introduced. For the UAV market, for example, things are moving

How would you describe Geo-matching?

from multiple manufacturers’ websites. Geo-matching

so fast that we need to update our specification list

Geo-matching is the world’s largest product platform

saves geospatial professionals valuable research time

every six months to keep the information relevant. We

for surveying, positioning and machine guidance,

and helps them find better product solutions faster

are also constantly adding new product categories.

listing more than 2,000 products from 500 manufactu-

for their upcoming projects. With over 250,000 users

We are currently looking at adding BIM and virtual

rers and attracting more than 250,000 users in 2017.

researching products, our platform certainly plays a

reality, for example, because these technologies are

With our product platform, we provide an overview

key role in the product evaluation and decision-ma-

becoming increasingly important for the geospatial

of all the products and solutions in the geospatial

king stages.

sector. Also, with so many new users entering the geospatial market, inspiring and educating professio-

market. On Geo-matching, users can make detailed product comparisons and view the latest videos, case

If you zoom in on the behaviour of your website

nals will play a crucial role. This means that we need

studies and helpful articles.

visitors, what are the main trends?

to better explain how the technology works and how

One important trend is the strong increase in website

it can be used. We will continue to be guided by our

What is the role of your platform in the geospa-

traffic and enquiries from fast-growing regions such

mission: to inspire our users about geospatial techno-

tial industry?

as the Asia-Pacific region, Eastern Europe, various

logy and connect them with product manufacturers

Our mission is to inspire our users about geospatial

African regions and South America. Furthermore, we

worldwide. Our goal is not only to provide product

technology and connect them with product manu-

have seen that applications for geospatial products

information but also to help geospatial professionals

facturers worldwide. Staying up to date on the latest

have become more diverse. Enquiries have come

when searching for products. So far we have received

geospatial product developments is difficult and time-

from infrastructure companies (e.g. road survey, cor-

lots of positive feedback and are very eager to further

consuming. Every day, new products and applications

ridor mapping, etc.), maritime companies (monitoring

expand the Geo-matching platform!

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 manufacturers 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 manufacturers directly is not the key functionality for our users. User surveys show that Geo-matching is primarily used for product research and for inspiration/education about geospatial technology. Various users have mentioned that, for product research purposes, they need to create spreadsheets with product information

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SatLab

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mobile mapping system

SLS-1

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Max. Operation temp. [°C]

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Teledyne Optech

Lynx SG-S Mobile Survey

imajbox® - Compact

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DatuSite

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N

N

N

N

16000

16000

32000

16000

JPG / TIFF, RGB / NIR /

JPG

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Y

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Oblique Images

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UAS Images

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N

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.tif, .jpg, .bmp

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Y

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Digital Aerial Nadir Frames

Y

N

Oblique Images

Y

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Optical Satellite Images

Y

Y

Y

UAS Images

Y

N

Radar Images

Y

Y

N

Automatic aerotriangulation

Y

Y

N

Automated blunder detection

Y

Y

Y

N

Mosaicing of orthoimages

Y

Y

Y

N

Dense DSM creating capability

Y

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Y

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N

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N

N

N

N

Preferred RAM memory [Mb]

32768

64000

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JPEG, TIFF, BMP, Targa

TIF (8 & 16 Bit, up to four

(.tga), PNG, PSD, Jpeg2000

channels, also tiled and

(.jp2/.jpx), MOV, MP4 (mpeg

pyramids), PNG (8 & 16 Bit),

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JPG (8 Bit)

Digital Aerial Nadir Frames

Y

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Y

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Y

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N

Y

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Y

Y

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Y

Y

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Y

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Cross sections

Y

Y

Y

Y

Break lines

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Y

Y

Building roofs

N

N

Y

Y

3D City modelling

No

No

BIM

Supported Systems

HARDWARE/SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

FILES AND REGISTERING Input formats

Output formats

dwg, E57, PTS, LandXML

VISUALISATION AND EDITING

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metric

Kongsberg, Reson, R2So-

Imports following files: -

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Many systems supported.

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256

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Yes

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Fly-throughs

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Cross sections

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Building roofs

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Stitching multiple scans

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Y

Y

Fly-throughs

Y

Y

Y

Y

Cross sections

Y

Y

Y

Y

Break lines

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Y

Y

Building roofs

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N

Y

N

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AUTOMATICALLY GENERATED PRODUCTS

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Photogrammetric

Airborne Lidar, Indoor TLS,

Airborne Lidar, Indoor TLS,

Airborne Lidar, Indoor TLS,

Aerial (medium, large

Outdoor TLS

Outdoor TLS

Outdoor TLS

format, scanned films,

OPTECH SHOALS, C&C,

Multibeam, Singlebeam,

Kongsberg, Reson, R2So-

pushbroom)UAV (any

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Laserscanner, Motion, Hea-

nic, Optech, LADS, AHAB,

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500

500

1

Yes

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OPTECH SHOALS, C&C,

PDS, XYZ, XTF, S7k, All,

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RDF, SON, JSF, MST, ...

B,HTF,HYD93,LAS/LA-

OPTECH SHOALS, C&C,

PDS, XLS, All, CSV, ASCII,

ASCII,DXF,GML,Sha-

ASCII, LAS/LAZ

XTF, S7k, SDS, GSF, ...

pe,CSAR,BAG,ESRI ASCII

HD [GB] Stand-alone

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Z,Raster,etc .asc, geotiff, .las

Output formats

Grid,etc.

Y

Y

Y

Y

Geo-referencing

Y

N

N

Y

Stitching multiple scans

Y

Y

Y

Zoom, pan and rotate

Y

Y

Y

Fly-throughs

N

Y

Y

Y

Cross sections

N

N

Y

Y

Break lines

Y

N

N

N

Building roofs

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No

N

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VISUALISATION AND EDITING

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PRODUCT NAME

Technodigit

APLITOP

APLITOP

Siteco Informatica

3DReshaper

MDT PointCloud

TcpScancyr for Tunnels

Road-SIT Survey

Airborne Lidar, Indoor TLS,

Airborne Lidar, Indoor TLS,

Airborne Lidar, Indoor TLS,

Airborne Lidar, Indoor TLS,

Outdoor TLS, Photogram-

Outdoor TLS, Photogram-

Outdoor TLS, Photogram-

Outdoor TLS, Photogram-

metric, Radar

metric

metric

metric, Radar

Any system providing point

Formats:- Generic: text

It can process tunnel point

FARO, ZF, OPTECH, TOP-

clouds.

(TXT, XYZ), ArcView (ASC)

cloud files from terrestrial

CON, RIEGL, VELODYNE,

- Scanner Point Cloud:

scanners in the supported

LADYBUG

Leica (PTS,PTX), Faro (FLS),

formats.

GENERAL Source of Point Clouds

Supported Systems

ASTM E57 (E57) - LIDAR Point Cloud (LAS)

HARDWARE/SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS HD [GB] Stand-alone

1

4

10

1.5

Yes

ASC,PTS,SDB,DXF,DW-

TXT,PTS,PTX,FLS,E57,LAS

FILES AND REGISTERING Input formats

G,ZFS,E57,LAS,FLS,STL,STL, OBJ, VRML, DXF,

SQL, MDB, txt, pts,bmp, E57, LAS, LAZ, FLS, Octree

Z,XCF

OBJ ... Output formats

TXT,PTS,PTX,FZS,FLS,E57,LAS,LA-

TXT,DXF,SUP,MDE,LNS

DXF,PDF

IGES, STEP, ...

SQL, MDB, txt, pts,bmp, E57, LAS, LAZ, FLS, Octree

Geo-referencing

Y

N

N

Y

Stitching multiple scans

Y

N

N

Y

VISUALISATION AND EDITING Zoom, pan and rotate

Y

Y

Y

Y

Fly-throughs

Y

N

Y

Y

AUTOMATICALLY GENERATED PRODUCTS

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Cross sections

Y

Y

Y

Y

Break lines

Y

N

N

N

Building roofs

N

N

N

Y

3D City modelling

No

No

No

No

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POWERED BY:

POINT CLOUD PROCESSING SOFTWARE

Pointfuse

RiSOLVE

Pointfuse bridges the gap between reality

RiSOLVE takes the complexity out of the

capture and digital construction. It

registration process by utilizing positioning

automatically converts point cloud data from

information provided by sensors integrated

laser scanners or photogrammetry into

into RIEGL VZ-Line scanners. Combining

intelligent as-built mesh models. These models

position estimation utilizing this onboard

can be classified by feature or trade, unlocking efficiencies in renovation,

sensor data along with a new algorithm for aligning scans without

pre-construction, construction and facilities management workflows.

reflectors or precise positioning enables a fine adjustment of all scans to produce seamless fully registered point clouds.

VisionLiDAR 2019 and VisionLidar 365

Pythagoras CAD & Point Cloud Software

VisionLidar is a complete point cloud software.

Indoor mapping is getting upgraded with new

It allows users to visualize, process, classify,

methods and workflows! Static laser scanners

segment, animate, and edit Point Clouds. In

and mobile scanning systems are creating large point clouds that replace the traditional survey. Pythagoras helps indoor mapping companies to automatically filter floor 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.

addition, it has no restriction based on a maximum number of points because VisionLiDAR can read and process an infinite 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.

CARIS BASE Editor

Topocad

The future of data management and analysis,

Topocad is easy to use and provides a

BASE Editor is powerful software which can

powerful 3D CAD system for all requirements

be used in shoreline mapping and coastal

when it comes to technical survey calculations

management, harbour and channel inspection,

integrated with data import, CAD, BIM, design,

shallow seafloor classification, and

engineering, net adjustment, point cloud etc.

environmental monitoring. It offers terrain modelling and point cloud

Whether you are a civil engineer or a landscape architect, a surveyor, a

manipulation for analyses, classification, visualization and product

tunnel designer or a database manager, Topocad has the right

creation. BASE Editor is scalable technology which supports tens of

application for your job. A modern product which, since its inception in

billions of points in multi-attributed grids and acts as a valuable tool for

1994, has reached more than 23,000 users around the world, it is

analyzing processed sensor data in coastal and inland water

installed in over 100 countries and translated into 17 languages.

environments.

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POWERED BY:

RealWorks

NaviModel

Trimble RealWorks is a powerful office soft-

NaviModel is EIVA’s NaviSuite product

ware that transforms laser scanning data into

dedicated to 3D/4D modelling and

compelling 3D deliverables. As the desktop

visualisation of subsea and above-water

component of Trimble’s suite of 3D laser

sensor data in 2D, 3D and 4D (comparison

scanning solutions, it provides the capability

over time). Features include point cloud

to efficiently manage, process, and analyze large complex data sets with

stitching, generation of point clouds from XYZ or any other supported

confidence. The highly automated software offers industry leading point

data, automatic cleaning, and the possibility of working with unlimited

cloud registration features and supports data collected with virtually any

model sizes, just to mention a few. NaviModel comes in three variants,

manufacturer’s laser scanning instrument. It simplifies data manipulation

allowing you to choose the variant that fits your needs and budget best.

and modeling tasks to quickly produce accurate, reliable results.

JRC 3D Reconstructor JRC 3D Reconstructor is the well known

LiveStation LiDAR for UAV

multi-platform and multi-resolution software to

YellowScan LiveStation provides LiDAR

manage point clouds and images coming from

system operators with the immediate and

different lidar and imaging platforms. Perfect

relevant information in the field to ensure a

to combine lidar data coming from terrestrial,

smooth acquisition. It renders a real-time,

mobile and airborne sensors, with UAV and 3D imaging data. JRC 3D

three-dimensional representation of the point cloud during flight, with

Reconstructor technology gives you the best for your scans automatic

ability to zoom, translate or rotate. The transect view easily allows the

registrations and geo-referencing thanks to the unique and powerful

operator to check in real-time YellowScan LiDAR systems ability to

LineUp tool.

penetrate the canopy and sample the ground. Missions can later be replayed to analyze flight conditions and data.

Correlator3D

Fledermaus

SimActive’s Correlator3D software is a

Fledermaus is the industry leading interactive

patented end-to-end photogrammetry solution

4D geo-spatial processing and analysis tool.

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.

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POINT CLOUD PROCESSING SOFTWARE

Teledyne PDS

CARIS BASE Editor

Teledyne PDS is a multipurpose, off-the-shelf

Software for the unlimited management of

software developed to solve the variety of

3D point clouds from LiDAR surveys! Perfect

challenges that arise from each specific task

for airborne, UAV, mobile and bathymetric

in the main business segments served by

applications, ideal for construction,

Teledyne Marine. It interfaces with a wide range of survey instruments such as Lidar, Multibeam and Singlebeam

architecture, heritage, mine, forensic, sonar and geophysical surveys.

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.

3DReshaper

MDT PointCloud

3DReshaper is the easy-to-use and versatile

The PointCloud management application

software solution dedicated to processing

enables the users to view and process point

any type of point clouds in a wide array of

clouds created by LIDAR technology, scanners

applications. From point cloud to deliverables,

or photogrammetry software. It is possible to

from engineering to heritage, from surveying

manage millions of points imported from files

to manufacturing, 3DReshaper is the complete toolbox to meet your 3D

in common formats. Points can be viewed in natural colour, intensity or

modeling and inspection needs.

category. The point cloud can also be viewed in stereoscopic mode with active or passive systems. MDT Point Cloud generates profiles and cross sections from a polyline or alignment as well as digital terrain model, and they can be exported to CAD.

Road-SIT Survey

POSPac MMS 8, with Trimble PP-RTX

Road-SIT Survey is the Feature Extraction

POSPac MMS 8 is Applanix’ next generation of

Application developed by SITECO to manage

industry leading GNSS-aided inertial post-

mobile mapping and road-side assets data,

processing software for georeferencing data

and edit high-grade maps. The new user in-

collected from cameras, LIDAR, multi-beam sonar,

terface, connected with the most widespread

and other sensors on mobile platforms. Using

web-GIS servers (e.g. Google Maps, OpenStreetMap) is enriched with

Trimble RTX technology, POSPac MMS 8 now

many features. Road-SIT Survey is part of a suite that includes also a

delivers significant new benefits for mobile mapping from land, air, marine, and

module for the inspection/management of the pavements (PMS-SIT)

UAV platforms.

providing status indicators like IRI and PCI, and a module dedicated to railway and tunnel inspection (interference check, cylindrical views, etc).

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Powered by:

VZ-400i

VZ-2000i

The RIEGL VZ-400i is a cutting-edge 3D

Based on a future-oriented, innovative new

Laser Scanning System which combines a

processing architecture, internet connectivity,

future-oriented, innovative new processing

and RIEGL’s latest waveform processing

architecture and internet connectivity with

LiDAR technology, the RIEGL VZ-2000i Long

RIEGL’s latest waveform processing LiDAR

Range 3D Laser Scanning System combines

technology. This real-time data flow is enabled through dual processing

proven user friendliness in the field with fast and highly accurate data

platforms: a dedicated processing system for data acquisition, waveform

acquisition. Its new processing architecture enables execution of different

processing and system operations, and a second processing platform

background tasks (such as point cloud registration, geo-referencing,

which enables automatic on-board data registration, geo-referencing,

orientation via integrated Inertial Measurement Unit, etc.) on-board in

and analysis to be executed simultaneously.

parallel to the acquisition of scan data.

VZ-6000

GLS-2000

The high speed, high resolution terrestrial 3D

Our user-selectable dual laser GLS-2000 can

Laser Scanner VZ-6000 offers an extremely

be utilised on any job site, switching between

long measurement range of more than 6000m

Class 3R and Class 1 lasers according to

for topographic (static) applications. Being the

circumstances.

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.

TX8

TX6

The Trimble TX8 3D laser scanner sets new

The Trimble TX86 laser scanner is a cost

standards for performance and ease of use

effective solution for high speed collection

in high-speed collection of 3D data. Using a

of 3D data. It sets new standards for

state-of-the-art blend of speed, long range

performance and ease of use. With its state-

and precision, the Trimble TX8 delivers high

of-the-art blend of speed, range and precision,

quality results in civil survey, industrial measurement, engineering and

the Trimble TX6 delivers high quality results in building MEP, BIM,

construction. It’s the scanner of choice for high levels of productivity,

engineering, construction and other applications that require high levels

accuracy and flexibility.

of accuracy and flexibility.

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TERRESTRIAL LASER SCANNERS

Pro2 Scanner

Polaris

The Matterport Pro2 Camera and 3D Reality

The Optech Polaris TLS delivers accurate,

Capture Solution allow you to create immersi-

precise data faster than ever before, bridging

ve walkthroughs of existing conditions that

the gap between small, lightweight, short-

can be annotated, edited, and shared across

range sensors and large, long-range, pulsed

engineering groups and key stakeholders.

time-of-flight scanners. Built with surveyors in

Matterport Spaces are real 3D representations of your job site that let

mind, the Polaris TLS has a user-friendly on-board operator interface with

you virtually walk a job site at every stage of development. Replace

menu-driven operations, plus all the built-in features needed for quickly

thousands of site photos with a single set of immersive 3D Spaces for

collecting and referencing data.

complete, efficient communication and long-term record keeping.

ILRIS-LR

Z+F IMAGER® 5016

ILRIS is a fully portable, laser-based ranging

The Z+F IMAGER 5016 is equipped with an

and imaging system for the commercial survey,

integrated HDR camera, internal lighting as

engineering, mining and industrial markets.

well as an indoor/outdoor positioning system

A compact and highly integrated instrument

for automatic, targetless registration - already

with digital image capture and sophisticated

proven from Z+F IMAGER 5010X and Z+F

software tools, ILRIS is an industry-leading solution that addresses the

IMAGER5010C. It combines a compact and lightweight design with

needs of commercial users.

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 efficient workflow.

Z+F IMAGER® 5010X

Z+F IMAGER® 5010

The Z+F IMAGER 5010X comes with a unique

The need for high resolution 3D data in all

navigation system. It will estimate the scanner

fields makes intensive demands on today’s

position and orientation in order to support the

modern laser scanners. The Z+F IMAGER

registration algorithms in automatically finding

5010 is a high-end device which gives the

the correct solution. The Z+F IMAGER 5010X

best flexibility without any compromise. Due

unfolds its full potential together with the software Z+F LaserControl-

to its future orientated features, it is suitable for close- and mid-range

Scout.

applications and therefore combines two devices in one single laser scanner.

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Powered by:

Company

Product name

RIEGL

RIEGL

Topcon

Trimble

VZ-400i

VZ-2000i

GLS-2000

TX6

9.7

9.8

10

11

GENERAL Total weight [kg]

LASER RANGER Range measurement principle

pulse

pulse

phrase and pulse

pulse

Wavelength [nm]

1064

1500

Max. Range [m]

800

2500

350

340

Range uncertainty (constant part) [mm]

5

3

3.5

2

Range uncertainty (variable part) [ppm]

6.5

4

Max. vertical field of view [deg]

100

100

270

317

Max. horizontal field of view [deg]

360

360

360

360

Min. horizontal step size [deg]

0.0015

0.0015

Min. vertical step size [deg]

0.0007

0.0007

1200

1200

120

1000

Beam diameter at exit [mm]

SCANNING CHARACTERISTICS

Max. measurement rate [kHz]

OPERATION CHARACTERISTICS

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Operating temperature: min. [°C]

-20

-20

-5

0

Operating temperature: max. [°C]

40

40

45

40

IP Rating

64

64

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TERRESTRIAL LASER SCANNERS Teledyne Optech

Zoller + Fröhlich

Zoller + Fröhlich

Zoller + Fröhlich

Polaris

Z+F IMAGER® 5016

Z+F IMAGER® 5010X

Z+F IMAGER® 5010

11.2

6.5

9.8

9.8

pulse

phase

phase

phase

Range measurement principle

1550

1500

1500

1500

Wavelength [nm]

2000

365

187.3

187.3

Max. Range [m]

5

1

1

Range uncertainty (constant part) [mm]

7

10

1

10

Range uncertainty (variable part) [ppm]

10

3.5

3.5

3.5

Beam diameter at exit [mm]

120

320

320

320

Max. vertical field of view [deg]

360

360

360

360

Max. horizontal field of view [deg]

0.0017

0.00018

0.0002

0.0002

Min. horizontal step size [deg]

0.0007

0.00026

0.0004

0.0004

Min. vertical step size [deg]

500

1100

1016

1016

-10

-10

-10

Operating temperature: min. [°C]

50

45

45

Operating temperature: max. [°C]

IP 64

IP53

IP53

ComPany

ProduCt name GeneraL Total weight [kg]

LaSer ranGer

SCannInG CHaraCterIStICS

Max. measurement rate [kHz]

oPeratIon CHaraCterIStICS

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CASE STUDY

Tunnel Vision A California firm blends technologies to make short work of a tight schedule and difficult conditions. 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 maintenance, 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 Californiabased 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 deflections 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

Towill surveyor James LaBasco makes the tight descent into the pipe. They used special safety equipment

recalled. “But that was shortened to eight.” In addition

and procedures throughout the project.

to the unforgiving schedule, the survey data needed

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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

Towill surveyor Jared McNeil operates the Trimble SX10 during the pipe survey. The instrument provided

called a “pig” to move through the pipe carrying a lidar

scanning along with precise survey measurements.

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. Towill 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.”

Point cloud with control network nearing a bend in the pipe. The ghost images of the surveyors were remoThe team initially planned to use magnetic mounts

ved during processing.

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

check on the traverse and also produced scanning

Towill selected a four-person survey team for the

tightly. They ended up using epoxy to attach many

data on every sphere. Both instruments performed

field work. The surveyors were put through extensive

of the targets to the lining. In other locations, targets

well in the dank, low-light conditions.

safety training to qualify for access to the confined spaces. Just getting into the pipe required special

were mounted on tripods. “Our concerns regarding the target bleed-out came

harnesses and climbing through access portals as

Because the surveying needed to relate only to the

true,” Gregory said. “A large number were not visible

small as 18” (45cm) in diameter. The client provi-

pipe itself, the Towill team could reduce costs for

in the scanner’s point cloud. However, the SX10

ded additional staffing for safety and aboveground

their client by using a simple coordinate system. They

saved the day by providing control values on every

support.

developed a plan to establish local coordinates for the

sphere without having to revisit them. Because we

scanning targets in the pipeline. They used the Trimble

had problems with the targets staying fixed to the

“It was not a pleasant environment,” Gregory said.

S7 to conduct an open traverse though the pipe,

walls, we wanted to stay clear of them and avoid

“The access ports got smaller as the work progressed

measuring multiple angle sets at each setup. This was

any activities that could affect the accuracy of our

and the instrument cases wouldn’t fit through the

followed by the SX10, which provided an independent

data.”

manholes. We put the instruments into old GPS

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CASE STUDY

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 coordinates 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

Plan view of part of the point cloud shows scanning setups. The colors indicate variations in scan intensities.

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) intervals. 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

Towill surveyor Tony Gaytan works next to spherical and checkerboard targets. The team spent eight days

combination of TBC, TRW and Civil3D enabled the

collecting traverse and scanning data.

team to visualize and analyze the data for sharing with the client’s engineers.

backpacks to carry and protect them. The pipe

Tight spaces and tight specs

was shut down, but water remained in many

Gregory processed the data from the S7 and SX10

The value of a well-planned ­survey

places.”

using Trimble Business Center software (TBC). Once

May and Gregory emphasized that the success of

final control values were determined, he processed

the project was a result of planning and collaboration.

Accessing the pipe from three different locations,

the SX10 scans and converted them into a project in

They took the time to understand what was needed

the teams completed the traverse and scanning in

Trimble RealWorks software (TRW). To provide additio-

and develop workflows to suit the environment and

eight days. The traverse stations were roughly 150 to

nal quality analysis he compared the checkerboard

project. Old tripods were cut down to fit in the space

200 ft (45 to 60 m) apart. The team completed a total

target locations to values obtained from the S7 data.

and Gregory joked about “picking short guys” to perform the field work.

of 130 scanning setups at intervals of 15 feet (5 m). When the surveyors were done, the pipe was sealed

“The results were well within our project tolerances

and water flow resumed. There would be no going

except where a target was accidentally bumped,”

The survey has more than paid for itself. Using the

back.

Gregory said. “This redundant parallel traverse provi-

Towill data, the client could install the largest possible

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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 encountered if forced to use less accurate and comprehensive data.” 

Part of the network of targets, traverse stations and scanner locations produced using the S7 and SX10.

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.

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POWERED BY:

HTS-420R Total Station This scanner is a dual-axis reflectorless total

RTS010A Robotic Total Station

station with 2� accuracy and 350m range. It

Upgrading from the common total station

has wireless bluetooth communication, big

with reflectorless technology to current high-

storage that can be extended up to 32GB,

precision robotic total station RTS010A, FOIF

and a USB port for convenient data import and export.

always moves towards the frontier. RTS010A adopts up-to-date automatic target recognition and positioning technology, which makes your field 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 traffic monitoring, and dam monitoring.

ES Series

DSi Series

The compact, lightweight design of the ES

Featuring new XPointing technology, the DS

series has all the functionality you need for day

rapidly seeks out prisms even in dark

to day tasks. With a 300m working radius you

conditions. Tailor-made for survey or

can drive this entry level total station from the

construction, it also features advanced topo,

handheld field controller, and focus on the task at hand.

setting-out and mesh scan capabilities via onboard MAGNET software and our TSshield security solution.

DX Series

CX Series

Measure easily and accurately in any environ-

Easy-to-use, high precision, rugged and

ment with the new DX featuring Direct Aiming

reliable. Those are Sokkia traditions. Now with

technology. The DX series is ideally suited for

the CX, we have added innovation. The CX

jobs that require the highest accuracy with

incorporates many new technologies while still

simple operation. Its Direct Aiming technology,

maintaining Sokkia’s easy-to-use functionality.

featuring a new intelligent algorithm that automatically aims to the prisms, ensures precision readings and layout are achieved.

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TOTAL STATIONS

SX10 Scanning Total Station

S9

The Trimble SX10 scanning total station

field technologies plus our highest level of

redefines the capabilities of everyday survey

accuracy and specialised engineering features

equipment by providing the world’s most

for the ultimate in performance and precision.

innovative solution for surveying, engineering,

The Trimble S9 total stations integrate the best

You can combine scanning, imaging and

and scanning professionals. The Trimble SX10 will change the way you

surveying into one solution, or focus on the highest level of accuracy with

work. This new, versatile solution is capable of collecting any

options such as long-range FineLock and our Trimble DR High Precision

combination of high-density 3D scan data, enhanced Trimble VISION

(HP) EDM for applications where precision is priority. Back in the office,

imaging, and high-accuracy total station data, allowing you to capture

trust our powerful Trimble Business Center and Trimble 4D office

exactly what you need, saving you time and money on every job.

software to help you process and analyse your data.

CTS-112R4

N6

CTS-112R4 is one of the fastest total stations

Up to 600m reflectorless range and 5km single

in its class, with a distance measurement

prism range.

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 keyboards and an integrated laser plummet for centering at known points.

FOCUS 35 The Spectra Precision FOCUS 35 is a motori-

Nikon XF Mechanical Total Station

sed total station providing high speed, accuracy

The Nikon XF mechanical total station is pack-

and precision in measurement. The speed

ed with new features that make survey work

of observation and precise positioning of the

easier and faster, including an 800m range

FOCUS 35 is provided by patented StepDrive

non-prism EDM, time-saving autofocus and

motion technology, which controls the horizontal and vertical motion of the

dual full displays. With the Nikon XF, fieldwork is always accurate and

motors, eliminating the need for traditional motion locks. FOCUS 35 inclu-

efficient thanks to proven workflows and an array of features.

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.

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Powered by:

Company

Hi-Target Surveying

Suzhou FOIF

Topcon

Sokkia

RTS010A Robotic Total HTS-420R Total Station

Station

ES Series

DX Series

Height [m]

0.185

0.348

0.372

Width [m]

0.19

0.191

0.207

Depth [m]

0.345

0.181

0.19

Weight [kg]

5.5

7.95

5.6

6.1

Standard deviation: variable part [ppm}

2

1

2

2

Division [mm]

1

1

3000

3000

5000

6000

Standard deviation: constant part [mm]

3

3

3

2

Standard deviation: variable part [ppm]

2

2

2

2

Maximum range on Kodak gray [m]

1000

500

800

Product name GENERAL

DISTANCE MEASUREMENT WITH PRISM

Maximum range with 1 standard prism [m]

DISTANCE MEASUREMENT WITHOUT PRISM

AUTOMATIC TRACKING AND LOCKING Maximum Range [m]

1000

1000

Range Standard deviation: constant part [mm]

Range Standard deviation: variable part [ppm]

Automatic aiming uncertainty in autolock mode

2.5

[arcsec]

N

Y

Tracking and recovery of moving prism

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Total Stations Trimble

CHC Navigation

SOUTH

Spectra Precision

Station

CTS-112R4

N6

FOCUS 35

0.33

0.33

0.37

Height [m]

150

0.15

0.19

Width [m]

160

0.16

0.19

Depth [m]

7.5

5.2

5.2

10.5

Weight [kg]

1.5

2

2

2

0.1

0.1

0.1

5500

5000

5000

4000

2

400

5

3

Standard deviation: constant part [mm]

1.5

2

2

Standard deviation: variable part [ppm]

450

180

400

800

800

2

Range Standard deviation: constant part [mm]

1

Range Standard deviation: variable part [ppm]

1

2

Automatic aiming uncertainty in autolock mode

N

[arcsec]

Company

SX10 Scanning Total Product name GENERAL

DISTANCE MEASUREMENT WITH PRISM Standard deviation: variable part [ppm} Division [mm] Maximum range with 1 standard prism [m]

DISTANCE MEASUREMENT WITHOUT PRISM

Maximum range on Kodak gray [m]

AUTOMATIC TRACKING AND LOCKING Maximum Range [m]

Tracking and recovery of moving prism

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Company

Product name

Hi-Target Surveying

RIEGL

Topcon

Phase One Industrial

iFLY U0 UAV

RiCOPTER with VUX-SYS

SIRIUS PRO

iXM 100MP

PLATFORM Platform

Fixed-wing

Copter

Aircraft

Copter

Max. payload [kg]

4.5

14

0.55

Max. speed [km/h]

80

60

65

6000

2600

ø / wingspan [cm]

110

192

163

Weight [kg]

4.5

11

2.73

0.63

Max. height above ground [m]

DIMENSIONS

ENVIRONMENT Min. operation temperature [°C]

-20

-5

-20

-10

Max. operation temperature [°C]

60

40

45

40

Max. wind speed [m/sec]

10

8

13.9

Additional sensors

Lidar

RGB Camera

IMAGING/SCANNING DEVICES Onboard imaging/scanning devices Build-in Stablilsation

Y

N

Y

N

Type of Lidar

RIEGL VUX-1UAV

INCLUDED SOFTWARE AND AUTOMATICALLY GENERATED Photogrammetric software

ImageMaster for UAV

Point could processing software

RiPROCESS

ImageMaster for UAV

Additional information on software or automatically

generated products

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UAS for Mapping and 3D Modelling FlyTech UAV Ltd.

Datumate

Siteco Informatica

HYPACK

UAV BIRDIE GEO+

Site Survey Solution

Sky-Scanner

NEXUS 800 UAS System

Aircraft

Copter

Copter

Copter

0.6

0

2.5

8

Max. payload [kg]

90

50

30

Max. speed [km/h]

2500

500

100

100

140

35

25

120

ø / wingspan [cm]

2.4

0.92

2.5

8.16

Weight [kg]

-10

0

-40

Min. operation temperature [°C]

50

40

50

Max. operation temperature [°C]

15

10

100

Max. wind speed [m/sec]

RGB Camera, Gimbal

RGB Camera, Lidar

RGB Camera, Lidar, Gim-

Company

Product name PLATFORM Platform

Max. height above ground [m]

DIMENSIONS

ENVIRONMENT

IMAGING/SCANNING DEVICES Onboard imaging/scanning devices

bal, NIR Camera N

Y

Y

Y

Velodyne VLP-16

Velodyne Puck Lite

Build-in Stablilsation Type of Lidar

INCLUDED SOFTWARE AND AUTOMATICALLY GENERATED 3D Survey | Agisoft Photo-

DatuSurvey™, DatuSite™

scan | Pix4D

DatuSurvey™, DatuSite™

Siteco RS-SyncVelodyne

HYPACK MAX -HYSWEEP

DatuFly™ is ideal for

software (version 2017)

professional surveying

Photogrammetric software Point could processing software Additional information on software or automatically generated products

applications

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Company

senseFly

senseFly

senseFly

mance Mapping UAS

eBee X

eBee Plus

eBee SQ

Trigger Composites

MasterFly - High PerforProduct name PLATFORM Aircraft

Aircraft

Aircraft

Aircraft

Max. payload [kg]

1

1.4

0.3

0.15

Max. speed [km/h]

90

110

110

110

2000

2500

2500

1000

ø / wingspan [cm]

120

116

110

110

Weight [kg]

2.9

1.1

0.8

1.1

Min. operation temperature [°C]

-20

-10

-10

-15

Max. operation temperature [°C]

50

40

40

40

Max. wind speed [m/sec]

12

12.8

12.5

12

Additional sensors

RGB Camera, Additional

RGB Camera, Additional

Platform

Max. height above ground [m]

DIMENSIONS

ENVIRONMENT

IMAGING/SCANNING DEVICES Onboard imaging/scanning devices

sensors, Gimbal, NIR

sensors

Camera Build-in Stablilsation

N

Y

N

N

Type of Lidar

Pix4D Mapper

Pix4D Mapper or Photo-

Optional: Pix4D or Agisoft

Pix4Dmapper Ag

INCLUDED SOFTWARE AND AUTOMATICALLY GENERATED Photogrammetric software

scan Agisoft or Trimble Business Center Point could processing software Additional information on software or automatically generated products

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Pix4D Mapper

Optional: Pix4D or Agisoft

Pix4Dmapper Ag

Automatic upload to Drone-

logbook

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UAS for Mapping and 3D Modelling Delair

Delair

SOUTH

SOUTH

UX11

DT26X LIDAR

SkyCruiser AS1200

SkyCruiser A22 Plus

Aircraft

Aircraft

Aircraft

Fixed-wing

1.4

2

1.5

Max. payload [kg]

54

110

72

72

Max. speed [km/h]

6000

4000

3000

4000

110

330

123

150

ø / wingspan [cm]

1.4

14

0.9

1.55

Weight [kg]

-20

-10

-10

Min. operation temperature [°C]

45

55

45

Max. operation temperature [°C]

12.5

20

11.94

10

Max. wind speed [m/sec]

RGB Camera

Lidar

RGB Camera, Additional

RGB Camera

Company

Product name PLATFORM Platform

Max. height above ground [m]

DIMENSIONS

ENVIRONMENT

IMAGING/SCANNING DEVICES Onboard imaging/scanning devices

sensors Y

Y

Build-in Stablilsation

RIEGL miniVUX-1DL

Type of Lidar

INCLUDED SOFTWARE AND AUTOMATICALLY GENERATED Y

Photogrammetric software

Y

Point could processing software

The Powerful Flight Control

Other output products:

Pix4D

Pix4D

software-Ground Control

DSM, Point Cloud, Ortho-

Station

mosaic

Additional information on software or automatically generated products

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POWERED BY:

iFLY U0 UAV

RiCOPTER with VUX-SYS

Benefitting from over a decade of flight control

To use the RiCOPTER for acquisition of

research and development technology and

high-accuracy, high-resolution laser scan and

over two decades of high precision RTK re-

image data, the UAS is equipped with the

search and development technology, iFLY U0

RIEGL VUX-SYS.

can provide results of high efficiency and high

The RIEGL VUX-SYS is a complete miniaturi-

accuracy. Thanks to the modular design of EPO+ carbon fiber composite

sed airborne laser scanning system solution of low weight and compact

material, iFLY U0 realises tool-free installation as well as being portable

size for flexible use in UAS/UAV/RPAS, helicopter, gyrocopter and ultra-

and easy to maintain. With professional and customised ground station

light aircraft installations. The system consists of the RIEGL VUX-1UAV

software, the UAV is able to seamlessly connect with the ground station

laser scanner, an IMU/GNSS system, a control unit and up to 2 optional

in an easy-to-operate and efficient way.

cameras.

SIRIUS PRO

iXM 100MP

No need for ground control point establish-

A Revolution in UAV and Drones Cameras -

ment or positioning can save up to 50% on

Phase One Industrial developed the iXM series

project times. Sirius PROs onboard GNSS

revolutionary and uniquely designed cameras

RTK provides accurate real time positioning,

for UAV-based aerial imagery that redefine the

giving instant image capture location. Intuitive desktop software completes the package.

boundaries of technological innovation. The iXM 100MP metric camera incorporates the first medium-format sensor with backside-illumination technology, enabling high light sensitivity and extended dynamic range. Fast, highly responsive, robust, and weatherproof (IP53 compliant), the iXM 100MP delivers superior quality aerial imaging and flexible operation to satisfy diverse mapping, surveying, and inspection applications.

UAV BIRDIE GEO+

Site Survey Solution

BIRDIE UAV is the complete mapping solution,

Site survey solution is a professional surveying

with absolute accuracy up to 3cm, and a

suite for civil engineering, construction and

maximum ground resolution up to 1cm.

infrastructure mapping. The comprehensive

Simple hand launch and precise landing of

set of professional imaging and mapping tools

BIRDIE make it a perfect match even for

has everything you need to boost productivity

beginners. Managing your flight will be extremely easy thanks to the

and grow your business.

intuitive all-in-one flight controller. 4G LTE connectivity and ADS-B receivers ensure the highest level of safety and prepare the platform to conduct BVLOS flights. Meet the tailor-made UAV BIRDIE, the drone adjusted to your needs.

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UAS FOR MAPPING AND 3D MODELLING

Sky-Scanner

NEXUS 800 UAS System

Sky-Scanner is a high performance airborne

The new NEXUS 800 powered by HYPACK

data collection system that fills the gap

is a full end-to-end solution that represents

between the low-cost low-altitude

a new paradigm in UAV data collection by

photogrammetry approach of current UAV

seamlessly harmonising LiDAR data with

systems, and the more complex and

photogrammetry. The Nexus 800 is a turnkey

expensive lidar systems typically deployed on manned fixed and rotary

system that tightly integrates hardware and software to provide a

wing aircraft. The system is delivered as a compact and light

cutting-edge solution for LiDAR survey planning, data acquisition, post

configuration with up to 5 hours data collection time, with independent

processing and analysis, and product creation.

batteries. The absolute accuracies achieved are ±5cm on regular surfaces (road, walls) and ±8cm on natural vegetation ground.

MasterFly - High Performance Mapping UAS

eBee X

MasterFly is a universal unmanned

range of groundbreaking cameras. The eBee

aerial vehicle that will perform both very

X can meet the exacting requirements of every

The eBee X is the fixed-wing drone for all your mapping needs. It suits every job thanks to its

projects, too. Its unique Endurance Extension

demanding photogrammetric missions and reconnaissance missions. It was developed from EasyMap UAV, which is

unlocks a flight time of up to 90 minutes—for vast coverage of up to

a hit all over the world. MasteFly has the same assets as EasyMap UAV:

500ha (1,235 ac) at 122m (400 ft)—while its High-Precision on Demand

it’s robust, fast and easy to use. But it can fly longer and takes bigger

RTK/PPK helps you achieve absolute accuracy of down to 3cm (1.2 in),

payload, meaning it can take a better and wider range of sensors.These

without GCPs.

qualities make MasterFly a truly irreplaceable tool during your mapping projects.

eBee Plus

eBee SQ

A large coverage photogrammetric mapping

The eBee SQ is an advanced agricultural

system featuring RTK/PPK upgradeability for

drone that takes professionals such as crop

survey-grade accuracy on demand.

consultants, growers and researchers from drone to action, simply and efficiently. The eBee SQ can fly for up to 55 minutes on a single battery charge. This performance enables it to cover up to 500 acres in a single flight at 400ft above ground level, and cover up to 10 times more ground than small quadcopter drones for extremely efficient crop monitoring and analysis. The result is fewer flights per project, for less time spent collecting data and more time acting on it.

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POWERED BY:

UX11

DT26X LIDAR

Discover the smartest flying camera for

The only professional LiDAR UAV capable of

mapping! A photogrammetric professional

accurately surveying infrastructures (eg. poles,

mapping drone solution capable of onboard

powerlines) or ground under vegetation at an

data processing, PPK-as-you-go, and both

altitude of 120m and a speed of 17m/s.

wireless and cellular communications to ensure survey-grade results anywhere.

SkyCruiser AS1200

SkyCruiser A22 Plus

This fixed-wing drone is built for aerial map-

SkyCruiser A22 is one of the fixed wing drones

ping and terrain modelling of larger areas, in-

produced by SOUTH SURVEY, which is

cluding mine sites, stockpiles, and undertaking

particularly designed for surveyors without any

topographic survey.

aerial survey experience. Easy launch by hand, stable, reliable and highly efficient, when compared with traditional surveying methods. All features make it suitable for 1:1000, 1:2000 aerial mapping projects within 300 square kilometers.

SLM-2

Bramor ppX UAV

Satlab SLM-2 is a Heavy Lift photogrammetry

The BRAMOR ppX (GNSS Post Processing)

Multirotor UAS delivering high accuracy point

UAS is ideally suited for surveying and remote

cloud and orthophoto. SLM-2 airframe is high-

sensing applications that need a quick and

ly optimised, built by easy to attach/detach

industry leading high precision set of results

pieces for easy transportation and operation.

down to sub-centimetre level also in the

An Advanced Autopilot System ensures easy and safe operation.

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UAS FOR MAPPING AND 3D MODELLING

Bramor ppX - gEO UAV The industry leading BRAMOR ppX - gEO UAS

Aeroscout Scout B-330 UAV Helicopter

is suited for surveying and remote sensing

The Scout B-330 UAV helicopter is designed

applications in areas where replacement of the

to carry 30kg (66lbs) payloads for at least

standard surveying methods is needed. It is

three hours. This includes a fully autonomous

capable of measuring precise results down to 1cm with a Ground Sampling Distance that starts at 0.9cm.

take-off sequence, a mission flight 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 flight behaviour in strong wind is crucial for perfect data acquisition of many sensor applications.

VTOL HP Mapping Drone: Marlyn

GPR drone integrated system

Meet Marlyn, the land surveying tool that will

A Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) mounted

make geospatial data collection effortless and

on a drone enables to see through the surface

precise. Marlyn is the first VTOL drone that

of ground, ice, rocks, freshwater, and buildings

combines the flexibility of a multirotor with the

in unsafe and hazardous environments without

efficiency and speed of a fixed-wing. Thanks to our in-house developed

compromising the safety of staff. The drone onboard computer operates

technology and her unique design, Marlyn is built to safely perform

as a link between GPR, the drone control unit and ground control

surveying & mapping projects in any terrain, even under windy

software UgCS. The radar data is recorded automatically the moment

conditions. That’s why she is the number one choice for those seeking

the drone takes off and up until landing, and the flight and radar status is

both high accuracy and ease of use.

monitored using the UgCS.

UASMaster Software

WingtraOne

Create powerful deliverables from images

The Vertical Take-Off and Landing capability

collected with UAS aerial mapping and

allows the VTOL mapping drone WingtraOne

surveying systems. With TrimbleÆ UASMaster

to ascend and move like a helicopter. For the

you can generate imaging point clouds as a

mapping mission it transitions into forward

cost-effective alternative to laser scans, benefit

cruise flight and matches the endurance and speed of fixed-wing airplanes. In order to land, the WingtraOne switches back to hover flight and descends vertically.

from detailed images to acquire GIS data, and transfer most of your survey work to the convenience of your office. It combines ease of use with the full power of a photogrammetric workstation and bridges the gap between simple near black-box workflows for non-photogrammetrists and photogrammetry expert workflows.

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UAS LIDAR SYSTEMS

Vx Lidar Systems

miniVUX-1UAV

YellowScan Vx is a LiDAR product line

The RIEGL miniVUX-1UAV is an extremely

designed for long range and high precision

lightweight airborne laser scanner, designed

UAV projects. Vx-15 and Vx-20 are integrated

specifically for integration with UAS/UAV/

systems with the RIEGL mini-VUX scanner,

RPAS. The small and sophisticated design of

Applanix GNSS inertial systems, embedded

the stable aluminium housing enables integra-

computer, storage and battery. They are delivered with YellowScan soft-

tion with platforms that offer restricted space or payload capabilities. The

ware for trajectory post-processing and georeferenced LAS point cloud

360 degree field of view allows complete acquisition of the environment.

generation. You can couple LiDAR data with orthophoto. A dual camera is possible.

VUX-1UAV

NEXUS 800 LiDAR System

The RIEGL VUX-1UAV is a very lightweight

The new NEXUS 800 powered by HYPACK

and compact laser scanner, meeting the

is a full end-to-end solution that represents

challenges of emerging survey solutions by

a new paradigm in UAV data collection by

UAS/UAV/RPAS both in measurement

seamlessly harmonising LiDAR data with

performance as well as in system integration.

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.

APX-18 UAV The Trimble APX-18 UAV is an OEM GNSS-

SABRE SKY-3D UAV LiDAR

inertial solution with dual GNSS antenna input,

This drone is well suited to jobs requiring the

designed to geo-reference LiDAR and other

ability to penetrate vegetation and forest/

imaging data when collected from UAVs at

tree canopy. The SABRE Sky-3D S80, with a

low speeds or when hovering. Comprised of a

payload and batteries, weighs 5.4kg and can

small, single OEM board containing a precision GNSS receiver with two

be fitted to the DJI Matrice (model: M600) UAV/drone platform. SABRE

antenna headings and inertial sensor components, plus POSPac UAV

Sky-3D comes with FARO Focus for high-resolution laser scanning. Scan

Differential GNSS-inertial office software, the Trimble APX-18 UAV

in high definition for infrastructure and other applications requiring point

produces a highly accurate position and orientation solution for directly

cloud data with a high level of detail.

geo-referencing LiDAR point clouds and imagery.

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