Compare the Top LiDAR Software in Germany as of November 2025

What is LiDAR Software in Germany?

LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) software processes and analyzes 3D spatial data captured by LiDAR sensors. It converts raw point cloud data into usable formats for applications such as mapping, 3D modeling, and terrain analysis. The software enables tasks like object detection, surface classification, and elevation modeling with high accuracy. LiDAR software is widely used in industries like autonomous vehicles, construction, forestry, and environmental monitoring. Its advanced algorithms facilitate precise measurements, improving decision-making and operational efficiency. Compare and read user reviews of the best LiDAR software in Germany currently available using the table below. This list is updated regularly.

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    GeoHECRAS

    GeoHECRAS

    CivilGEO, Inc.

    GeoHECRAS is a river modeling software used to compute water surface profiles for steady and unsteady flow models, bridge and culvert roadway crossings, FEMA floodplain encroachments, stream restorations, inline reservoir structures, off-channel storage areas, and much more. GeoHECRAS offers: • Quickly Build 1D & 2D HEC-RAS Models • Automatic Assignment of Land Cover as Manning’s Roughness • Digital Terrain Cross Section Cutting • Automated Bridge & Culvert Sizing and Designing • Automated FEMA Floodplain Encroachments • LiDAR Elevation Terrain Processing • Automated Model Calibration • AutoCAD, MicroStation & ESRI ArcGIS Compatible • 100% Compatible with US Army Corps of Engineers HEC-RAS GeoHECRAS provides an easy-to-use, single graphical platform to rapidly create stunning HEC-RAS models and 3D visualizations from a variety of different data sources like AutoCAD, MicroStation, ArcGIS, Google Maps, and more.
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    ArcGIS
    Mapping and analysis, location intelligence for everyone. Part of the Esri Geospatial Cloud, ArcGIS Online enables you to connect people, locations, and data using interactive maps. Work with smart, data-driven styles and intuitive analysis tools that deliver location intelligence. Share your insights with the world or specific groups. Build interactive maps that explain your data and encourage users to explore. Map your own data and gain perspective by adding the authoritative location-based data included in ArcGIS Online. Use smart mapping to guide your data exploration and visualization. Share your maps with specific groups or everyone. Create web apps with your maps for a focused, interactive experience. Then integrate the apps you built into your digital presence including your website, social media posts, and blog articles.
    Starting Price: $100 per year
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    Pix4D

    Pix4D

    Pix4D

    The only drone mapping & photogrammetry software tools with a flight app, desktop, and cloud platforms. Rely on Pix4D’s processing algorithms to get the survey-grade results you expect. Choose the AutoGCPs feature for even greater accuracy. Get an instant view of any jobsite from anywhere, on your browser, in 2D and 3D, with results you can measure, explore, compare, share and collaborate on. Keep a permanent and up-to-date record of the project and resolve disputes efficiently. Capture images or point clouds with a drone or any laser scanner. When using a drone, automate and optimize your flights with the free PIX4Dcapture mobile app. Use the combined power of images and point clouds to extract key elements from photogrammetry, laser scanning or LiDAR data. Survey curbs, building footprints, walls, catenary curves and more. Work 50% faster when you vectorize from point clouds and verify in images, while the Smart Grid saves 1,000s of clicks creating spot elevations.
    Starting Price: $32.50 per month
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    SKY ENGINE

    SKY ENGINE

    SKY ENGINE AI

    SKY ENGINE AI is a simulation and deep learning platform that generates fully annotated, synthetic data and trains AI computer vision algorithms at scale. The platform is architected to procedurally generate highly balanced imagery data of photorealistic environments and objects and provides advanced domain adaptation algorithms. SKY ENGINE AI platform is a tool for developers: Data Scientists, ML/Software Engineers creating computer vision projects in any industry. SKY ENGINE AI is a Deep Learning environment for AI training in Virtual Reality with Sensors Physics Simulation & Fusion for any Computer Vision applications. SKY ENGINE AI Synthetic Data Generation makes Data Scientist life easier providing perfectly balanced datasets for any Computer Vision applications like object detection & recognition, 3D positioning, pose estimation and other sophisticated cases including analysis of multi-sensor data i.e., Radars, Lidars, Satellite, X-rays, and more.
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    Mindkosh

    Mindkosh

    Mindkosh AI

    Mindkosh is the data platform for curating, labeling and validating datasets for your AI projects. Our industry leading data annotation platform combines collaborative features with AI-assisted annotation features to provide a comprehensive suite of tools to label any kind of data, be it Images, videos or 3D pointclouds such as those from Lidar. For images, Mindkosh offers semi-automatic segmentation, pre-labeling for bounding boxes and automatic OCR. For videos, automatic interpolation can reduce massive amounts of manual annotation. And for lidar, 1-click annotation allows you to create cuboids in just 1 click! If you are simply looking to get your data labeled, our high quality data annotation services combined with an easy to use Python SDK and web-based review platform, provide an unmatched experience.
    Starting Price: $30/user/month
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    FugroViewer
    FugroViewer is a robust, easy-to-use freeware designed to help users make the most of their geospatial data. We have developed it for use with various types of raster- and vector-based geospatial datasets, including data from photogrammetric, lidar, and IFSAR sources. FugroViewer 3.5 is available for download. FugroViewer now reads files up to six times larger, with improved graphics handling to decrease the rendering time of data and increase efficiency. FugroViewer supports the latest open file format for lidar data storage and delivery. Display elevation and terrain model data in standard ortho, 3D perspective, and cross-section/profile views. Display GPS time and RGB value, if the information is available. Color TINs by elevation using blue-to-red earth tone, or intensity values. Overlay imagery and vectors onto your 3D elevation and terrain datasets. Examine lidar point clouds by classification, flight line, return number, or source ID.
    Starting Price: Free
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    LidarView

    LidarView

    Kitware

    LidarView is an open source platform developed by Kitware for real-time visualization, recording, and processing of 3D LiDAR data. Built atop ParaView, it efficiently renders large point clouds and offers features such as 3D visualization of time-stamped LiDAR returns, a spreadsheet inspector for attributes like timestamp and azimuth, and the ability to display multiple data frames simultaneously. Users can input data from live sensor streams or recorded .pcap files, apply 3D transformations to point clouds and manage subsets of laser data. LidarView supports various sensors, including models from Velodyne, Hesai, Robosense, Livox, and Leishen, enabling visualization of live streams and replaying of recorded data. The platform integrates advanced algorithms for Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM), facilitating accurate environmental reconstruction and sensor localization. It also incorporates AI and machine learning capabilities for scene classification.
    Starting Price: Free
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    LiDAR360

    LiDAR360

    GreenValley International

    LiDAR360 is a comprehensive LiDAR point cloud processing and analysis software developed by GreenValley International. It offers a suite of modules tailored for various industries, including terrain analysis, forestry management, mining, and power line inspection. The software supports massive data processing, is capable of handling over 300 GB of LiDAR data simultaneously, and includes more than 10 advanced point cloud processing algorithms. Key features encompass data preprocessing, filtering, point cloud classification, digital terrain, surface model generation, and 3D visualization. LiDAR360 also provides tools for individual tree segmentation, forest parameter extraction, and regression analysis for biomass estimation, aiding in efficient forest resource surveys. For mining applications, it facilitates open-pit mine modeling, volume change analysis, and tunnel section analysis.
    Starting Price: $3,300 one-time payment
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    SURE Aerial
    nFrames SURE software delivers an efficient solution of dense image surface reconstruction for mapping, surveying, geo-information and research organizations. The SURE software delivers derivation of precise point clouds, DSMs, True Orthophotos and textured Meshes from small, medium and large frame images. This advanced solution is designed for applications including countrywide mapping, monitoring projects that use manned aircraft and UAVs, cadaster, infrastructure planning, and 3D modeling. SURE Aerial is specifically designed for aerial image datasets captured with large frame nadir cameras, oblique cameras and hybrid systems with additional LiDAR sensors. Without limitation in image resolution, it empowers the production of 3D Meshes, True Orthophotos, Point Clouds and Digital Surface Models on common workstation hardware and in cluster environments. Simple to setup and operate, SURE Aerial is compliant with mapping industry standards and accessible for web streaming technologies.
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    VisionCivil Pro
    Get the most efficient civil engineering tool. Quickly visualize terrain from different angles and export your survey to DTM. Import large LiDAR Point Clouds data and easily analyze them. Integrate your .xml and .dwg files into your favorite CAD and share them. Use an external database to facilitate data sharing. Edit surfaces by adding break lines and holes, work with 2D and 3D profile alignments, as well as handling LiDAR Point Clouds. Offers four methods for calculating volumes: by comparing surfaces, comparing planes, cross sections and solids. Generates surfaces by simplifying the Point Cloud and keeping only the important points that will reflect the surface behaviors. Place, move, and rotate building footprints inside a parcel with ease while respecting the chosen constraints. Allows to automatically create parcels from survey points or from existing drafts. Helps create, edit, and triangulate surfaces by allowing to select points and break lines.
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    TerrainTools

    TerrainTools

    Softree Technical Systems

    Ideal for 3D site design, stockpile volume calculations, mine surveying, quantity takeoffs, pad and pond design, geological mapping, surface contouring and visualization, and landfill site design. Includes functions for: surveying, coordinate geometry, image manipulation, digital terrain modeling, contouring, volume and earthwork calculations, design, grading, visualization and report generation. Create surface models from large LiDAR and UAV datasets. Have complete control over your point data thinning functionality. Thinning to polygons, corridors, coordinates regions, or exterior regions. Import and management of a variety of survey and file formats, including: total station, LiDAR, ASCII, DWG, DGN, USGS DEM, LandXMl and image formats (TIFF, BMP, JPG). Total station data can be included with automatic control of linear features, breaklines and symbology. Import georeferenced background imagery from our Live Maps tool.
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    Ansys VRXPERIENCE Driving Simulator
    Discover an open, scalable and modular virtual driving simulator that enables testing against a variety of objectives and performance requirements. Ansys VRXPERIENCE Driving Simulator Powered by SCANeR™ enables you to assemble scenarios, test software, consider vehicle dynamics and experience sensors within a virtual driving environment. It enables a fully virtual driving lab for analyzing performance results. VRXPERIENCE Driving Simulator offers an immersive simulated test-drive experience set within a representative world. Perform exhaustive safety assessments to drive millions of virtual miles in days and accelerate development by 1,000x compared to physical road-testing. As passenger automobiles become more digitalized and more autonomous, they require a wide range of advanced technologies that include sensors, such as cameras, radar and lidars, as well as embedded software supporting automated control systems.
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    Global Mapper

    Global Mapper

    Blue Marble Geographics

    Global Mapper® is a cutting-edge GIS software that provides both novice and experienced geospatial professionals with a comprehensive array of spatial data processing tools, with access to an unparalleled variety of data formats. Global Mapper’s intuitive user interface and logical layout help smooth the learning curve and ensure that users will be up-and-running in no time. Organizations of any size quickly see a significant return on investment brought about by efficient data processing, accurate map creation, and optimized spatial data management. Vector, raster, and elevation data can be exported in virtually every common file format as well as many proprietary types. During export, data can be tiled into smaller or more manageable files or the export area can be cropped to a defined area or to the extent of the current screen view.
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    ROCK Desktop

    ROCK Desktop

    ROCK Robotic

    ROCK Desktop is a comprehensive LiDAR processing and visualization software developed by ROCK Robotic. It enables users to process raw data from ROCK LiDAR systems, offering enhanced trajectory processing and the capability to visualize large datasets both in the field and the office. The software allows users to compose areas, select fields of view and range and includes features like ROCK Ray-Trace Colorization and SLAM/SLAM GCP Alignment. The free version serves as a point cloud visualizer, capable of compressing LiDAR file sizes by up to 10 times, facilitating easier sharing during presentations and seamless synchronization with ROCK Cloud projects. Advanced calibration tools provide users with control over their data, supporting both camera and LiDAR calibration. Integration with ROCK Cloud enables one-click access to cloud processing power, increasing upload speeds and allowing for quick project sharing.
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    ROCK Cloud

    ROCK Cloud

    ROCK Robotic

    ROCK Cloud is a comprehensive platform designed to streamline the processing and analysis of LiDAR datasets. It offers real-time editing and classification capabilities, enabling users to efficiently compare, align, and merge data. The platform supports ground control point management and provides accurate reports to ensure data precision. Users can perform 3D GCP alignment, calculate stockpile volumetrics, and visualize inspection photos. The platform facilitates data storage and sharing, with multiple user access and customizable branding options. It also supports orthomosaic integration, allowing for a comprehensive deliverable experience. All data is securely stored on the ROCK Cloud, ensuring accessibility and collaboration among team members. Instantly order professional deliverables with only one-click of a button. We quality-check your data to make sure it's captured and aligned correctly.
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    TopoDOT

    TopoDOT

    TopoDOT

    TopoDOT is a comprehensive point cloud processing software designed to address the unique challenges of geospatial data acquisition along road, rail, utility, and other land survey applications. It offers a balanced approach between automation and quality assurance, enabling efficient extraction of topographies, 3D structural models, GIS asset data, and other digital twin infrastructure deliverables. The platform leverages artificial intelligence to facilitate rapid and accurate feature extraction from point clouds, thereby enhancing productivity and reducing project costs. TopoDOT's suite includes tools for managing and sharing data, assessing data quality, and executing well-documented processes to ensure successful project outcomes. Additionally, the software provides training and support from in-house professionals to assist users in optimizing their workflows.
    Starting Price: $11,500 one-time payment
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    GEOCIRRUS

    GEOCIRRUS

    AAM Group

    Architects, designers, and urban planners can access high-resolution content at their fingertips. Construction, development and engineering professionals gain clear oversight of their project environments in a variety of detailed formats. Asset owners and managers see their properties in fine detail and gain insight into how changes in the environment may impact them. The range and locations of Geocirrus content is extensive and always growing. We regularly capture and process our survey data to ensure our aerial imagery, LiDAR data, 3D Photomesh and building models reflect changes in the real-world environments. We want our Geocirrus content to meet your needs. If you need content of a particular location or certain type that is currently unavailable, then let us know.
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    Opticks

    Opticks

    Opticks

    Opticks is an unmatched cybersecurity tool for MVAS, Affiliate Networks, and Direct Advertisers, powered by artificial intelligence that never sleeps. Advanced and highly customizable analytics detect fake subscriptions, bots, iFrames, Malware APKs, MSISDN, proxy traffic, harmful applications, dangerous IPs, and more. Seamless onboarding makes Opticks the tool of choice for forward-thinking businesses worldwide. Opticks blocks and tracks the most sophisticated ad fraud in real time. Instantly know which traffic will bring in revenue and block ad fraud before it happens. Empower your growth teams with precise acquisition data. Opticks makes it extremely easy to block and track sophisticated online ad fraud so you can drive your revenues confidently. Our proprietary technology detects the most advanced fraud techniques and its ever-evolving machine learning nature keeps ahead of fraudsters. Dissect the real quality of your traffic, identify threats and make real-time decisions.
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    LP360

    LP360

    GeoCue

    LiDAR & photogrammetry 3D point cloud software. Whether it's airborne or terrestrial collected LIDAR data, 3D point clouds have become a critical element in mapping. LP360, an advanced desktop LIDAR software package, makes easy work of extracting information and generating deliverables in an intuitive GIS environment. Process, analyze, and maximize drone survey data, producing valuable information and deliverables. A full geospatial workflow for your LiDAR and Imagery data with visualization, QA / QC tools, Classification, 3D editing and analysis capabilities. LP360 Cloud is an ever-growing collection of cloud-based tools and resources that will make it easy for you to manage, archive, share and collaborate on geospatial projects. As is true with all LP360 software, we are always building it around you; see below for the latest that LP360 Cloud has to offer.
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    Maptek PointStudio
    Dedicated workflows and reporting options improve efficiency and productivity for both surface and underground mine operations. Get a quick and clear picture of the status of your project with intuitive point cloud processing tools. Process and combine point cloud data from Maptek laser scanners, UAVs, and other lidar sensors into easy-to-understand deliverables. Measure stockpile volumes with ease, update end-of-month survey models with new field data, and analyze geotechnical risks that could impact the safety of your operation. PointStudio provides the tools to accurately measure, quantify, and communicate conformance to design. PointStudio is delivered on the Maptek Workbench for interoperability with other Maptek solutions. Users can easily set up workflows to automate and standardize site processes. Custom toolbars, menus, workflows, and shortcut keys are easily set up to suit individual work patterns and standardize processes across teams, sites, and operations.
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    TOPOFLIGHT

    TOPOFLIGHT

    TOPOFLIGHT

    TOPOFLIGHT offers a state-of-the-art software suite for the efficient design of flight plans, navigation, and in-flight sensor handling. MISSIONPLANNER is an advanced 3D flight planning software for fast and interactive flight plan design. By incorporating digital elevation models, it ensures optimal outcomes and reduces the number of required images, subsequently minimizing the costs associated with flight missions. The software provides diverse export interfaces for seamless integration with a wide range of flight management systems. Designed for planning both photogrammetry and LiDAR missions, MISSIONPLANNER supports a variety of sensors, including frame, line, and LiDAR sensors. The software conveniently presents results through maps and tables, offering a comprehensive overview. Furthermore, it includes features for calculating project costs, and streamlining the process of generating accurate quotations.
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    SpatialExplorer

    SpatialExplorer

    Phoenix LiDAR Systems

    SpatialExplorer is the core of Phoenix LiDAR’s desktop software suite. It is an expandable program that is built to ensure you get the data you need. Starting from data acquisition, SpatialExplorer provides tools for real-time streaming point clouds, telemetry monitoring, and other in-field quality control. Post-acquisition data processing tools put users in control of their datasets. SpatialExplorer transforms raw data inputs into geospatially accurate and refined outputs. SpatialExplorer can be expanded with a selection of plug-in modules that add advanced functionality at critical steps in data collection and production. Optimized rendering speed and quality. Cloud edit history and reverting operations. Support of huge ortho mosaic input for display and colorization. Reorganized toolbars for a better workflow. New progress dialog with runtime estimates and resource load. Visualize thousands of images in 3D.
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    TopoShare

    TopoShare

    TopoDOT

    TopoShare is a geospatial data management platform developed by TopoDOT to optimize digital twin production processes at minimal costs. It enables efficient organization, storage, and access to extensive geospatial datasets, including point clouds, images, coordinates, and metadata. Integrated with TopoDOT, TopoShare facilitates the reorganization of large-area point cloud data into manageable tiles, creating a geospatial project data warehouse within cloud services like Amazon S3 or Azure. Users can access project data through an intuitive geospatial display, selecting and downloading desired datasets directly into TopoDOT for further analysis and application. TopoShare Enterprise extends these capabilities across operations, providing unlimited interaction with project data, metadata, quality assessments, and digital twins, all while maintaining low interaction costs. This approach supports an on-demand production process, delivering quality-controlled topographies, 3D models, etc.
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    Quick Terrain Modeler

    Quick Terrain Modeler

    Applied Imagery

    Quick Terrain Modeler, developed by Applied Imagery, is a premier 3D point cloud and terrain visualization software designed for efficient LiDAR data exploitation. It offers a user-friendly interface that allows users to work with extensive 3D datasets, perform rapid analyses, and export a variety of products with minimal training. The software supports data from multiple sources, including LiDAR, photogrammetry, radar, and sonar, and can handle data in various coordinate systems, converting them seamlessly within a single scene. Key features include visualization of vast amounts of 3D data in point cloud or surface model formats, interactive inspection tools, 3D editing capabilities, automatic point cloud classification, building extraction, and a suite of geospatial analysis tools. Quick Terrain Modeler is compatible with Windows operating systems and offers a free trial version for users to evaluate its capabilities.
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    Cognitech VideoActive
    Part of the Tri-Suite64 software package, VideoActive® 64 is the first Real-Time forensic video processing software. The Cognitech® U.S. Patented software is the world’s only software that has a fully automatic Real-Time Universal De-Multiplexing ability, in addition to Real-Time Track & Cover, lidar crime scene reconstruction and analysis. Real-Time Universal DVR Capture, Patented Lossless Video Capture with encoding that doubles video storage and a Video Search (e.g. cars and people). Cognitech VideoActive’s modular design allows the end-user to choose a pre-defined configuration or user-defined signal processing chain. VideoActive® modules can be easily combined to produce a user-defined processing pipeline from live sources or locally stored files, all in real-time. New software code entirely re-written for 64-bit software architecture improving use of larger size files, such as 4K and 8K video to be opened, played, and saved.
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    eCognition Developer

    eCognition Developer

    Amigo Optima Software Solutions

    eCognition Developer is a powerful development environment for object-based image analysis. It is used in earth sciences to develop rule sets (or applications for eCognition Architect) for the automatic analysis of remote sensing data. eCognition Developer can be applied for all common remote sensing tasks such as vegetation mapping, feature extraction, change detection and object recognition. The object-based approach facilitates analysis of all common data sources, such as medium to high-resolution satellite data, high to very high-resolution aerial photography, lidar, radar and even hyperspectral data. eCognition Developer offers a comprehensive collection of algorithms tailored to the different aspects of image analysis. The user can choose from a variety of segmentation algorithms such as multiresolution segmentation, quadtree or chessboard.
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    Klatch

    Klatch

    Klatch Technologies

    Klatch Technologies is a global data services provider helping companies and institutions collect, annotate, and process data. We assist Artificial Intelligence companies, research institutions, Machine Learning or Computer Vision projects in data labeling, data collection, content moderation, and other data projects. Our Specialists provide rapid scalability, precise accuracy, swift turnaround time, multilingual capability, and data security at a low-cost. - Data Annotation Services: Image Annotation Video Annotation Search Relevance Text NLP Annotation Text Classification Sentiment Analysis Image Segmentation LIDAR Annotation - Data Collection Services: Healthcare Training Data Chatbot Training Data & all other data collection needs - IT Managed Services: Content Moderation Ecommerce Data Categorization
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    SiteSync

    SiteSync

    Wireless Applications

    SiteSync Pro evolved over the years to bring a solution-based suite of features that address towers, microwave backhaul, spectrum, and radio frequency analysis tools to promote high-level engineering results. Users of SiteSync Pro have one central location to design their network to exact specifications and deployment expectations. Accompanied with highly detailed terrain data (DEM, SRTM, and now LiDAR), population data, multiple map interfaces, and direct access to FAA/FCC/Tower Company information, the user can feel at ease that they have all the critical information needed to engineer a well-thought-out and high-performance network for the future. SiteSync Pro offers users the most robust and automated data integration organization capabilities whether you elect to search our millions of licensed records or upload your own unique datasets.
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    ENVI

    ENVI

    L3Harris Geospatial Solutions

    ENVI is the industry standard for image processing and analysis. It is used by image analysts, GIS professionals and scientists to extract timely, reliable and accurate information from geospatial imagery. It is scientifically proven, easy to use and tightly integrated with Esri’s ArcGIS platform. ENVI has remained on the cutting edge of innovation for more than three decades due in part to its support of all types of data including multispectral, hyperspectral, thermal, LiDAR and SAR. ENVI makes deep learning accessible to people through intuitive tools and workflows that don’t require programming. ENVI can also be customized through an API and visual programming environment to meet specific project requirements. ENVI uses scientifically proven analytics to deliver expert-level results. Businesses and organizations choose ENVI because it integrates with existing workflows, supports today's most popular sensors, and can easily be customized to meet unique project requirements.
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    3DF Zephyr
    3DF Zephyr lets photogrammetry catch on in multiple scenarios fostering different targets and needs by taking advantage of an all-in-one software suite. Our in-house technology is as versatile and user-friendly as possible and it can easily be adapted to the users’ skills. 3DF Zephyr allows performing 3D reconstructions automatically by using pictures and video data taken with any sensor and captured using any acquisition techniques. You can use different cameras, lenses and focal lengths during the same surveying and scanning session. Get the most out of aerial and ground photogrammetry by processing videos, spherical pictures, multispectral and thermal + RGB imagery on a single software platform. 3DF Zephyr is not just photogrammetry: import, register and analyze your laser scan data (native file formats supported).
    Starting Price: €149 one-time payment
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