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Drone LiDAR scanners and SLAM scanners: models, comparison and prices<\/h1>

This category lists the LiDAR laser scanners<\/strong> that DroneBase integrates and supports for professional 3D surveying: aerial payloads for drones (GS-100C+, GS-130X, GS-260H, GS-260X), the handheld SLAM<\/strong> GS-100G Series and the GoSLAM X1 drone SLAM scanner for confined spaces. Below you will find a spec comparison, selection criteria and the factors that drive the price of a drone LiDAR scanner<\/strong> and of a complete survey kit.<\/p>

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LiDAR laser scanners: what they are and how they work on drones and handheld<\/h2>

A LiDAR laser scanner<\/strong> emits laser pulses and measures how long they take to return: each return becomes a point with X, Y, Z coordinates. Hundreds of thousands of measurements per second build the point cloud<\/strong>, the starting point for 3D models, DTMs, cross-sections and volume calculations.<\/p>

For the points to be correct, the scanner's position must be known at every instant. On drone LiDAR scanners<\/strong> this is the job of the POS, a multi-constellation GNSS receiver plus IMU (for example gSpin 210 or gSpin 310 at 200 Hz on the GS series), with RTK or PPK corrections. SLAM scanners<\/strong> reconstruct their position from the geometry of the environment, which is why they also work indoors and without satellite signal.<\/p>

Multi-echo sensors (dual or triple return) record several returns per pulse, which is what allows the ground to be captured beneath vegetation as well as the canopy.<\/p><\/section>\n

Drone, handheld and SLAM LiDAR scanners: model comparison<\/h2>

Key specifications as stated on the product pages of the models in this category. Real-world performance depends on flight altitude, surface reflectivity and POS configuration.<\/p>

Model<\/th>Type \/ platform<\/th>Points per second<\/th>Range<\/th>Returns<\/th>Weight<\/th>Camera<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
GS-100C+<\/a><\/td>Aerial: DJI Matrice 300\/350 RTK, multirotors and VTOL<\/td>720,000<\/td>up to 450 m (optimal conditions)<\/td>Triple echo<\/td>approx. 1 kg<\/td>26 MP RGB<\/td><\/tr>
GS-130X<\/a><\/td>Aerial: DJI Matrice 300 RTK \/ 350 RTK (SkyPort 2.0)<\/td>1,280,000<\/td>120 m<\/td>Dual echo<\/td>approx. 1.6 kg<\/td>26 MP RGB (optional)<\/td><\/tr>
GS-260H<\/a><\/td>Aerial: drones and light vehicles<\/td>1,920,000<\/td>300 m<\/td>Triple echo<\/td>1.1 kg<\/td>26 MP RGB<\/td><\/tr>
GS-260X<\/a><\/td>Multi-platform: drone (multirotor, VTOL), vehicle, rail, handheld<\/td>1,920,000<\/td>300 m<\/td>Triple return<\/td>1.1 kg<\/td>26 MP RGB<\/td><\/tr>
SLAM GS-100G Series<\/a><\/td>Handheld SLAM (Pure SLAM, RTK-SLAM, PPK-SLAM)<\/td>320,000<\/td>120 m<\/td>Dual pulse<\/td>not stated<\/td>3 \u00d7 5 MP panoramic cameras<\/td><\/tr>
GoSLAM X1 5G<\/a><\/td>Drone SLAM on DJI Matrice 4E\/4T, in a collision cage, no GPS needed<\/td>200,000<\/td>40 m (10% refl.) \u2013 70 m (80% refl.)<\/td>not stated<\/td>not stated<\/td>5 MP global shutter<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/section>\n

How to choose: aerial survey, handheld SLAM or indoor<\/h2>