Scanning duration depends on method, area, and complexity:
Mobile Mapping (NavVis VLX3):
- Speed: 6,000 sqft per hour
- 50,000 sqft facility: 8-10 hours
- Multi-story buildings: add 20% for stairs/elevators
Tripod Scanning (Trimble, Leica, FARO):
- Speed: 500-1,000 sqft per hour
- 5,000 sqft building: 5-10 hours
- Complex MEP: add 50-100% for additional positions
Drone Photogrammetry:
- Speed: 50-100 acres per day
- Processing: 1-3 days depending on deliverables
Drone LiDAR:
- Speed: 30-50 acres per day
- Processing: 1-2 days for standard deliverables
Processing adds time beyond field capture:
- Point cloud delivery: 1-3 days
- BIM modeling (by your team or a BIM provider): 1-2 weeks depending on LOD
- Floor plans: 3-5 business days
We provide project-specific timelines during quoting.