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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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Surveyor 16 LiDAR system
16laser channels
640Kpoints per second
100 mmaximum AGL
<2.0 cmat 40 m AGL
LiDARUSA system planner

Plan the collection. See the density.

Use the revised interactive planner to compare settings and inspect the flight preview, density map, line chart, and—where this system supports it—the mobile road-sampling diagram.

01 / Aerial mapping

Find your flight settings.

Surveyor 16 · UAV
02 / Mobile mapping

Plan your mobile scan.

Surveyor 16 · MMS

Density and diagrams are theoretical planning estimates from the supplied file. Real coverage depends on the complete configuration, target reflectivity, terrain, scan geometry, vehicle or aircraft operation, and processing.

Configured around the work

The Complete System.

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.
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
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