Free Interactive Tools
22 free tools to see ballpark costs, verify compliance, pick the right scanning method, and plan your 3D documentation project.
No signup required. Built by THE FUTURE 3D for AEC professionals, facility managers, and project owners.
Cost Calculators & ROI
See ballpark cost ranges, compare plans, and model return on investment.
3D Scanning Cost Calculator
Service-specific ballpark ranges across 5 scanning service lines — laser scanning, Matterport tours, drone photogrammetry, LiDAR surveys, and Scan-to-BIM.
Try ToolAerial Survey Cost Guide
Ballpark ranges for drone photogrammetry and LiDAR surveys based on acreage, accuracy target, and deliverables.
Try ToolMobile Scanning Cost Guide
Warehouse, manufacturing, and retail facility mobile SLAM ballpark ranges by square footage, based on NavVis VLX 3 / MLX capture.
Try ToolGaussian Splatting Cost Guide
Ballpark ranges for hybrid LiDAR + Gaussian Splatting projects — includes the 1.5× photogrammetry uplift.
Try ToolVirtual Tour ROI Calculator
Model payback for Matterport virtual tours vs. traditional listing photography across real estate, hospitality, and retail.
Try ToolDock vs Pilot ROI Calculator
Compare break-even economics of autonomous DJI Dock 3 operations versus piloted drone visits over 1-5 year horizons.
Try ToolNiche Project Cost Guide
Ballpark ranges for specialty captures — stadiums, theme parks, mines, ski resorts, and other high-complexity projects.
Try ToolCompliance & Planning
Verify regulatory requirements, plan deployments, and run project-prep checklists.
BVLOS Compliance Checker
11-country EASA Specific Category regulatory screener for autonomous BVLOS drone operations.
Try ToolDock Deployment Planner
Recommends DJI Dock 2 vs. Dock 3 vs. multi-dock coverage plans based on site geometry and flight frequency.
Try ToolAs-Built Checklist Generator
Pre-scan readiness checklist for as-built documentation projects — access, site prep, deliverable scope, and QA criteria.
Try ToolAs-Built Scope Builder
Interactive RFP helper that outputs a scan-to-BIM scope-of-work document aligned to LOD and deliverable requirements.
Try ToolFilm Scanning Project Planner
Production-friendly planner for film/VFX location scans — LED volume prep, VFX reference capture, and virtual-production pipelines.
Try ToolEquipment Selection
Pick the right technique, compare equipment and software, match deliverables to your use case.
Which 3D Scanning Solution Do I Need?
Interactive decision tree that routes your project to the right scanning technology.
Try ToolDo I Need 3D Scanning?
7-question readiness assessment identifying the best scanning approach for your industry and deliverables.
Try ToolGaussian Splatting Method Selector
Decide when Gaussian Splatting beats traditional mesh / photogrammetry for your project type.
Try ToolWhich Aerial Survey Method Do I Need?
LiDAR vs. photogrammetry vs. manned aircraft — matches capture method to site size, accuracy target, and terrain.
Try ToolPoint Cloud Software Comparison Tool
Side-by-side comparison of 16 point cloud processing platforms (Autodesk ReCap, Leica Cyclone, FARO SCENE, and more).
Try ToolMatterport Plan Comparison Tool
Compare Matterport Starter / Professional / Business / Enterprise plans against business use cases and budget.
Try ToolPoint Cloud File Format Picker
Recommend the right point cloud / mesh file format (E57, LAS, LAZ, RCP, OBJ, IFC) for your downstream workflow.
Try ToolEducation & Campus Tours
Budget and plan 3D virtual tours for K-12 schools, colleges, and university campuses.
School Virtual Tour Cost Calculator
K-12 and higher-education virtual tour ballpark ranges based on school type, facility size, number of buildings, and add-on deliverables.
Try ToolCampus Tour Planning Checklist
Project planning workflow for multi-building higher-education virtual tour engagements.
Try ToolSchool Safety Compliance
Check state-by-state K-12 school safety mapping legislation, mandates, and grant requirements.
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