Scanfly PRO: mobile mapping LiDAR with dual GNSS for tunnels and urban areas
Tunnels, narrow streets and dense urban areas: these are the challenging GNSS environments for which 3DT designed Scanfly PRO, its highest-performance multi-platform LiDAR. Scanfly PRO has a dual GNSS receiver, captures up to 1,920,000 points per second with a 300 m range and offers 2 cm precision and accuracy, in just 1.4 kg.
On this page we look at what changes compared to Scanfly EVO, how it works in flight, on foot and on a vehicle and which software you need to get to the point cloud. The data is as declared by 3DT: for configuration, accessories and prices, 3D Target is at your disposal.
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Scanfly PRO at a glance
| Feature | Data declared by 3DT |
|---|---|
| Platforms | Airborne (drone with DJI Skyport mount), on foot with the backpack, on vehicle |
| Weight and dimensions | 1.4 kg; 180 × 133 × 142 mm |
| Scanning speed | Up to 1,920,000 points/s |
| Maximum range | 300 m; recommended flight height 15-210 m above ground |
| Precision and accuracy | 2 cm (RMS 1σ measured at 50 m, PPK with open-sky GNSS) |
| GNSS | Dual receiver, 2 × 336 channels; GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, SBAS; PPK mode |
| Inertial navigation | Survey grade, 200 Hz IMU (1 kHz internal) |
| LiDAR head | 32-channel multichannel, 5-20 Hz, 905 nm laser; range: 10 mm accuracy, 5 mm precision |
| Data and power | 256 GB removable external USB 3.2 flash drive; integrated WiFi; 12-24 V max 30 W or USB-C with USB Power Delivery 2.0 |
| Protection and temperature | IP65 / CE when installed in a 3DT mounting kit; from -10 °C to +40 °C |
| Software | Scanfly WebApp and SmartProcessing Lidar included; SmartSurvey for Windows sold separately |
Mounting kits and RGB cameras are not included and are sold separately. The 2 cm precision is measured by 3DT at a distance of 50 m, in PPK post-processing with open-sky GNSS: in different conditions the result may vary.
Dual GNSS for tunnels and dense urban areas
Scanfly PRO has a dual GNSS receiver and is designed to maintain uncompromising accuracy even in challenging GNSS environments, such as tunnels and dense urban areas. This is the main difference compared to Scanfly EVO, which has a single 336-channel receiver.
Dual receiver: 2 × 336 channels, with GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS and SBAS, in PPK mode.
Survey grade inertial navigation: 200 Hz IMU, with a 1 kHz internal rate.
Where it is needed: surveys in tunnels, in narrow streets and in dense urban areas.
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Performance: 1,920,000 points per second and 300 m range
Scanfly PRO captures up to 1,920,000 points per second, with a maximum range of 300 m and 2 cm precision and accuracy. In flight, the recommended height ranges from 15 to 210 m above ground.
LiDAR head: 32-channel multichannel, rotating at 5 to 20 Hz, with a 905 nm laser.
Distance measurement: 10 mm accuracy and 5 mm precision.
Survey precision: 2 cm precision and 2 cm accuracy, as RMS 1σ at 50 m in PPK with open-sky GNSS.
Airborne: it mounts on drones with a DJI Skyport mount via the 3DT-SF-v3-SKY adapter.
Scanfly PRO vs Scanfly EVO
Scanfly PRO and Scanfly EVO share the same multi-platform format, but the PRO has dual GNSS, more points per second, more range and more precision, and it weighs less.
| Specification | Scanfly PRO | Scanfly EVO |
|---|---|---|
| GNSS receiver | Dual, 2 × 336 channels | 336 channels |
| Points per second | Up to 1,920,000 | Up to 1,280,000 |
| Maximum range | 300 m | 130 m |
| Recommended flight height | 15-210 m | 15-85 m |
| Precision and accuracy | 2 cm | 3 cm |
| Weight | 1.4 kg | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 180 × 133 × 142 mm | 181 × 133 × 142 mm |
Mounting kits, supported cameras, storage on the 256 GB USB flash drive, power, IP65 protection in the 3DT kit and operating temperature remain the same. We introduced Scanfly EVO in the article Scanfly EVO: the mobile mapping LiDAR for drone, backpack and vehicle.
Airborne, on foot and on vehicle
Like Scanfly EVO, Scanfly PRO works on the drone, on your back with the backpack or on board a vehicle, changing only the mounting kit. The design is cable-free and the accessories attach without tools.
3DT-SF-v3-SKY kit: for drones with a DJI Skyport mount.
3DT-SF-v3-LMK kit: for the vehicle and for the backpack. When installed in a 3DT mounting kit the system has IP65 protection and CE marking.
Supported RGB cameras: 24 MP UAV camera and 360° global shutter panoramic camera, 48 MP (4 x 12 MP cameras, 32 MP panoramic images), sold separately.
Control and software: touch button, Scanfly WebApp and SmartProcessing Lidar included; SmartProcessing Lidar generates point clouds in a few clicks and supports SLAM, GCP and Strip Alignment. SmartSurvey for Windows is sold separately.
You will find all the data on the Scanfly PRO product page and the other instruments in the laser scanner catalog and in the mobile mapping section.
With 3D Target you are not alone in the field
Consulting: we help you choose between Scanfly PRO and Scanfly EVO and define the configuration.
Trial and demonstration: ask us to see the system in action.
Training: to use the instrument and the software.
Support: technical support after purchase.
Integration: our R&D department works on custom solutions.
Discover all 3D Target services. For the official specifications you can also see the Scanfly PRO page on scanfly.it.
Frequently asked questions
What is Scanfly PRO?
It is the highest-performance 3DT multi-platform mobile mapping LiDAR system: dual GNSS receiver, up to 1,920,000 points/s, 300 m range and 2 cm precision, in 1.4 kg. It is used airborne, on foot with the backpack and on vehicle.
Does Scanfly PRO work in tunnels and dense urban areas?
3DT presents it as suitable for challenging GNSS environments, such as tunnels and dense urban areas, thanks to the dual GNSS receiver. To evaluate a specific survey, talk to our technicians.
How does it differ from Scanfly EVO?
Scanfly PRO has dual GNSS (2 × 336 channels versus 336), up to 1,920,000 points/s versus 1,280,000, 300 m range versus 130 m, 2 cm precision and accuracy versus 3 cm, and weighs 1.4 kg versus 1.6 kg.
How accurate is Scanfly PRO?
2 cm precision and accuracy, measured as RMS 1σ at a distance of 50 m, in PPK with open-sky GNSS. The LiDAR head measures distance with an accuracy of 10 mm and a precision of 5 mm.
Are mounting kits, cameras and software included?
Scanfly WebApp and SmartProcessing Lidar are included. The 3DT-SF-v3-SKY and 3DT-SF-v3-LMK kits, the RGB cameras and SmartSurvey for Windows are sold separately.
How much does it cost and how do I order it?
We work on a quotation basis. Write to info@3dtarget.it or call +39 030 5357677, or use the contact page.
Do you need to survey where GNSS struggles?
Tell us what you need to survey, where and with which platform: we will tell you whether Scanfly PRO is the right solution or whether Scanfly EVO is enough.
The technical data is as declared by 3DT in the datasheet and on the scanfly.it website and may vary. For up-to-date data, ask us for confirmation. DJI and Skyport are trademarks of their respective owners.