Compare LiDAR and Photogrammetry Technologies

Learn about LiDAR and photogrammetry technologies, accuracies and cost. Receive recommendations based on application.

Airborne Lidar

With airborne lidar, the system is installed in either a fixed-wing aircraft or helicopter.

Topographic lidar

Applications include forestry, hydrology, urban planning, and survey assessments.

[Image: Topographic Lidar Visualization]

Bathymetric lidar

A water-penetrating acquisition method used for coastlines, harbors, and shoals.

[Image: Bathymetric Lidar Visualization]

Terrestrial lidar

Terrestrial lidar collects very dense and highly accurate points for facility management and 3D city modeling.

Mobile

Mounted on moving platforms like vehicles or trains to analyze road infrastructure and signage.

[Image: Mobile Terrestrial Lidar Visualization]