Surveyor 16

Professional survey performance in a compact UAV system.

A UAV-first, dual-return LiDAR mapping system that combines a 16-channel laser with tactical-grade positioning, integrated storage, and a single 61 MP camera for high-resolution imagery. The same core system can be upgraded for vehicle or backpack collection.

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16laser channels

640Kpoints per second

100 mmaximum AGL

<2.0 cmat 40 m AGL

Configured around the work

A complete system—not a box of parts.

Final specifications and performance depend on the selected sensor, INS, camera, aircraft or vehicle, operating conditions, and project requirements.

UAV-first, multi-platform by design

Fly the complete package on a professional aircraft, then upgrade the core system for vehicle or backpack collection as project needs expand.

Dense dual-return capture

Sixteen laser channels and up to 640,000 points per second in dual-return operation support productive terrain, corridor, and site mapping.

Integrated positioning and storage

A tactical-grade IMU, high-gain GNSS antennas, data logger, control box, and 128–256 GB of external storage form one field-ready package.

Flexible mission imaging

A single 61 MP camera delivers high-resolution imagery for detailed point-cloud colorization.

Quick-release installation

A dovetail mount with a shock-absorbing dampener plate makes aircraft integration efficient while protecting the mapping payload.

Complete ScanLook workflow

LiDARUSA tools support acquisition, PPK trajectory processing, georeferencing, merging, control adjustment, and export to LAS, LAZ, TXT, XYZ, E57, and established production software.

Configured for collection

The Surveyor 16 in the field.

Surveyor 16 LiDAR mapping system configured beneath an industrial UAV — The integrated mapping payload combines LiDAR, positioning, storage, and imaging for professional UAV missions.

Surveyor 16 flight plan over an aerial basemap — Mission planning supports productive aerial coverage, including illustrated examples exceeding 100 acres in one flight.

Surveyor 16 colorized point cloud showing terrain and site features — Dual-return collection produces detailed point clouds for terrain, assets, and surface modeling.

Interactive mission planning

Estimate point density before takeoff.

Move across the chart to compare estimated points per square meter at representative flight speeds and flying heights. These shared planning curves are preliminary; replace them with model-specific figures when available, and confirm final results against the aircraft, sensor, and operating configuration.

Hover across the chartSee estimated density at each speed and flying height.

Technical profile

Surveyor 16 specifications

Core performance details for planning aircraft integration, collection altitude, and point-cloud density.

Laser channels16

Returns2

Maximum point rate640,000 pts/secDual-return operation

Maximum AGL100 m

System weight1.953 kg

Post-processed position accuracy0.005–0.01 mSnoopy IMU configuration

Velocity accuracy0.010 m/s

Roll and pitch accuracy0.006°

True heading accuracy0.030°

IMU data update rate200 Hz

External storage128–256 GB

Single camera for high-resolution imagery61 MP

A strong starting point for

Mission applications

01Topographic and site surveying

02Utilities and corridors

03Stockpiles and volume work

04Vehicle and backpack MMS

LiDARUSA mission integration

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