Detailed Answer
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: 1-2 weeks depending on LOD
- Floor plans: 3-5 business days
We provide project-specific timelines during quoting.
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