Capture and Analyse Complex Urban Environments in Detail with Mobile Scanning and Mobile Mapping Solutions

Offer a Fast, Safe, and Detailed Perspective of Complex Urban Landscapes.

Mobile scanning and mapping technologies facilitate rapid and accurate data collection. They ensure safety and accessibility by enabling remote data capture, providing crucial insights into hard-to-reach urban spaces.

Our solutions let you create 3D digital twins of cityscapes for advanced simulations and better planning. This helps make our cities better places to live and work.

Adopting mobile scanning and mapping solutions opens multiple applications in urban planning, from comprehensive topographic surveys and detailed assessments of buildings and infrastructure to enhanced disaster management planning and effective utility planning. Embrace our mobile scanning and mapping solutions to support the future of urban planning.


Best Mobile Scanning and Mobile Mapping Solutions for Urban Planning




Safe and efficient data acquisition in extensive areas

The Leica Pegasus TRK solution is designed to capture geospatial data of large urban areas that allow vehicle access. The TRK supports a safe operation and does not require street closures and saves costs.

  • Integration of IMU, SLAM technology, and modular imaging system for precise positioning in GNSS-denied areas.
  • Centimetre-level absolute accuracy with RTK positioning.
  • Lightweight solution allowing easy transportation, installation, and single-person operation.
  • Mounting platform with three rotation positions allowing shadow reduction in multi-pass data acquisitions.
  • Synchronised data acquisition with Stream UP for complete digital twin above and underground.

Optimise your field data collection process

Leica Pegasus FIELD software ensures efficient data collection offering automatic data capture and simplifying the workflows from system initialisation to data delivery.

  • Mission planning in the office, to ensure that minimal interaction is required once in the field.
  • Automatically start and stop data acquisition from a pre-planned mission to ensure no details are missing.
  • Audio and visual guidance during data acquisition for in-field QA/QC.
  • Intuitive, device-independent workflow with real-time notification for the time, storage and battery status.

Unleash the full potential of your data

Leica Pegasus OFFICE is a comprehensive processing solution designed to streamline workflows and enhance productivity through intuitive and guided tools.

  • Seamless data flow with easy data import and export to industry-standard formats.
  • Point cloud analysis and automatic reference target detection for precise processing.
  • Rigorous georeferencing by combining positioning information from RTK, IMU, SLAM, and DMI.
  • User-friendly interface for confident deliverable generation, even with minimal surveying experience.

Mobile scanning on a carrier of your choice

Leica BLK ARC is a versatile lightweight mobile scanning module for robots and other mobile carriers enabling efficient mobile scanning and autonomous scanning with minimal or no human interaction. Delivering detailed and accurate 3D models, surveyors, provide the right insights so urban planners can understand risks and make informed decisions.

  • GrandSLAM combines visual SLAM, LiDAR SLAM and IMU for accurate mobile data capture. Scan range is up to 25m.
  • Static and mobile scans in a single mission, enhancing data collection efficiency and quality.
  • Designed for seamless integration with any carrier, robotic and mobile. Can be mounted on anything that can access the area.
  • Flexible to operate on a variety of human-pushed carriers that offer adjustability for hard-to-reach areas and best ergonomics.

Optimised field data capturing

Leica Cyclone FIELD 360 is a mobile app designed to assist surveyors in acquiring high-quality reality capture data, initiating the point cloud registration process, and facilitating the immediate generation of deliverables.

  • Automatically pre-register and examine both scan and image data, directly in the field.
  • Direct data access and visualisation enable quick on-site quality control checks to improve decision-making.
  • Easily produce in-field deliverables with QuickPlan and export point clouds.
  • On-site tagging of measurements, videos, images, text, or voice files to enhance the point cloud geometry.
  • Intuitive user interface to ensure an easy-to-use experience for beginners and experts alike.

Increase productivity in point cloud data management

Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360 PLUS is a complete software solution for point cloud registration, visualisation, and data preparation. An inclusive design imports data from Leica Geosystems and third-party sensors to prepare data for analysis and final deliverable creation. 

  • Automated registration with high-performance data preparation tools. 
  • Data refinement with registration tightening, noise cleaning, and quick classification of field projects.
  • Built-in QA/QC features and automated reporting to save considerable time and guesswork.
  • Data publishing in industry-standard formats for delivery to clients, and contractors, or use in Leica Cyclone 3DR for further analysis.

Turn data into insightful deliverables

Leica Cyclone 3DR is an all-in-one solution for sophisticated data analysis, enabling actionable insights from various data sources.

  • Fast, flexible meshing tools and versatile texturing capabilities for detailed models.
  • DSM/DTM creation, BIM inspections, clash analysis, building extractor, cross section analysis, automatic feature extraction, and more.
  • Sensor-agnostic projects with industry-standard exchange formats.
  • Advanced customisation with a powerful scripting engine for tailored solutions.
  • Full interoperability with industry-standard formats like DXF and DWG.

Efficient cloud collaboration through powerful automation

Reality Cloud Studio, powered by HxDR, is an easy-to-use cloud software solution to seamlessly connect people, projects and reality capture data.

  • Quickly and easily upload any compatible reality capture data type.
  • Consolidate scans with one click using auto-registration technology.
  • Generate a mesh effortlessly through automation.
  • Vivid visualisation of your highly detailed data.
  • Share data in various formats, create virtual tours, and export finalised data for easy collaboration.

Capture reality from the air with an autonomous flying laser scanner

The Leica BLK2FLY redefines reality capture by being the world’s first autonomous flying laser scanner with advanced obstacle avoidance capabilities. Surveyors can deliver detailed 3D models providing the right insights so urban planners can understand risks and make informed decisions.

  • Sensor fusion of LiDAR SLAM, Visual SLAM, radar, and RTK GNSS positioning ensures accurate data collection and makes flying safe and easy.
  • Autonomous flight with advanced obstacle avoidance and Full Dome LiDAR scan.
  • Allows to scan hard-to-reach areas reducing risk and maximising productivity.
  • Light, portable, and easy to use and learn. Hot swap battery system makes larger projects seamless to capture.

Optimised for aerial reality capture

Leica BLK2FLY Live app is an iPad app designed to assist surveyors in acquiring high-quality reality capture data from the air, performing in-field measurements, and managing and sharing scan data. 

  • Plan and fly autonomous scan missions or capture data using the joysticks and tap-to-fly functions.
  • A live video stream and a 3D preview map allow users to monitor the scan progress in real time. The easy-to-use app also provides the pilot with all important telemetry data.
  • For regulatory compliance and flight safety, the app provides airspace restriction information and warns the user if flight regulations are violated. 
  • The project browser helps manage scans, perform in-app measurements, view any scan in Reality Cloud Studio, powered by HxDR, and upload scans to the cloud for post-processing and enhanced visualisation.

Increase productivity in point cloud data management

Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360 PLUS is a complete software solution for point cloud registration, visualisation, and data preparation. An inclusive design imports data from Leica Geosystems and third-party sensors to prepare data for analysis and final deliverable creation.

  • Automated registration with high-performance data preparation tools.
  • Data refinement with registration tightening, noise cleaning, and quick classification of field projects.
  • Built-in QA/QC features and automated reporting to save considerable time and guesswork.
  • Data publishing in industry-standard formats for delivery to clients, and contractors, or use in Leica Cyclone 3DR for further analysis.

Turn data into insightful deliverables

Leica Cyclone 3DR is an all-in-one solution for sophisticated data analysis, enabling actionable insights from various data sources. 

  • Fast, flexible meshing tools and versatile texturing capabilities for detailed models.
  • DSM/DTM creation, BIM inspections, clash analysis, building extractor, cross section analysis, automatic feature extraction, and more.
  • Sensor-agnostic projects with industry-standard exchange formats.
  • Advanced customisation with a powerful scripting engine for tailored solutions.
  • Full interoperability with industry-standard formats like DXF and DWG.

Efficient cloud collaboration through powerful automation

Reality Cloud Studio, powered by HxDR, is an easy-to-use cloud software solution to seamlessly connect people, projects and reality capture data.

  • Quickly and easily upload any compatible reality capture data type.
  • Consolidate scans with one click using auto-registration technology. 
  • Generate a mesh effortlessly through automation.
  • Vivid visualisation of your highly detailed data.
  • Share data in various formats, create virtual tours, and export finalised data for easy collaboration.

Create a 3D point cloud while walking

The Leica BLK2GO is a handheld laser scanner that creates 3D digital twins of buildings and environments in real-time. Delivering detailed and accurate 3D models, surveyors, provide the right insights so urban planners to make informed decisions.

  • A compact, lightweight, and handheld imaging laser scanner.
  • GrandSLAM combines visual SLAM, LiDAR SLAM and IMU for accurate mobile data capture. Scan range is up to 25m.
  • A dual-axis LiDAR and a multicamera vision system for dimensionally accurate colourised point clouds and high-contrast images.
  • Agile scanning abilities to cover hard-to-reach areas such as stairwells to capture 3D data.
  • WLAN, rechargeable battery, ample data storage, and direct data upload to cloud.Autonomous flight with advanced obstacle avoidance and Full Dome LiDAR scan.

Optimised field data capturing

Leica Cyclone FIELD 360 is a mobile app designed to assist surveyors in acquiring high-quality reality capture data, initiating the point cloud registration process, and facilitating the immediate generation of deliverables.

  • Automatically pre-register and examine both scan and image data, directly in the field.
  • Direct data access and visualisation enable quick on-site quality control checks to improve decision-making.
  • Easily produce in-field deliverables with QuickPlan and export point clouds.
  • On-site tagging of measurements, videos, images, text, or voice files to enhance the point cloud geometry.
  • Intuitive user interface to ensure an easy-to-use experience for beginners and experts alike.

Increase productivity in point cloud data management

Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360 PLUS is a complete software solution for point cloud registration, visualisation, and data preparation. An inclusive design imports data from Leica Geosystems and third-party sensors to prepare data for analysis and final deliverable creation.

  • Automated registration with high-performance data preparation tools.
  • Data refinement with registration tightening, noise cleaning, and quick classification of field projects.
  • Built-in QA/QC features and automated reporting to save considerable time and guesswork.
  • Data publishing in industry-standard formats for delivery to clients, and contractors, or use in Leica Cyclone 3DR for further analysis.

Turn data into insightful deliverables

Leica Cyclone 3DR is an all-in-one solution for sophisticated data analysis, enabling actionable insights from various data sources. 

  • Fast, flexible meshing tools and versatile texturing capabilities for detailed models.
  • DSM/DTM creation, BIM inspections, clash analysis, building extractor, cross section analysis, automatic feature extraction, and more.
  • Sensor-agnostic projects with industry-standard exchange formats.
  • Advanced customisation with a powerful scripting engine for tailored solutions.
  • Full interoperability with industry-standard formats like DXF and DWG.

Efficient cloud collaboration through powerful automation

Reality Cloud Studio, powered by HxDR, is an easy-to-use cloud software solution to seamlessly connect people, projects and reality capture data.

  • Quickly and easily upload any compatible reality capture data type.
  • Consolidate scans with one click using auto-registration technology. 
  • Generate a mesh effortlessly through automation.
  • Vivid visualisation of your highly detailed data.
  • Share data in various formats, create virtual tours, and export finalised data for easy collaboration.

Customer Success Stories



German Engineering Office Takes Flight with BLK2FLY

GeoDocs harnessed the BLK2FLY flying laser scanner for sewer inspection projects, efficiently capturing detailed, accurate 3D data and transforming the traditionally challenging aspect of their engineering business.
GeoDocs harnessed the BLK2FLY flying laser scanner for sewer inspection projects, efficiently capturing detailed, accurate 3D data and transforming the traditionally challenging aspect of their engineering business.

How Langan Is Leading the Way with 3D Mapping

Langan enhanced its geospatial services by adopting IDS GeoRadar technology and the Pegasus TRK. The technology enabled panoramic above- and below-ground mapping for better-detailed project planning.
Langan enhanced its geospatial services by adopting IDS GeoRadar technology and the Pegasus TRK. The technology enabled panoramic above- and below-ground mapping for better-detailed project planning.

Nektar 3D Advances Transportation Engineering with AI and Mobile LiDAR

A Canadian company incorporated the Pegasus:Two Ultimate and Pegasus TRK700 Neo in transportation engineering. The technologies, coupled with GIS, accelerated transportation engineering data collection and delivery.
A Canadian company incorporated the Pegasus:Two Ultimate and Pegasus TRK700 Neo in transportation engineering. The technologies, coupled with GIS, accelerated transportation engineering data collection and delivery.



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