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How to Use Handheld LiDAR Scanners

From Setup to Processing with the TrueView GO: A Step-by-Step Video Tutorial

Discover the power of the TrueView GO handheld scanner, GeoCue’s latest advancement in 3D reality capture. Whether you’re scanning outdoor, indoor, or subterranean environments, the TrueView GO simplifies complex tasks with ease and precision, making it an indispensable tool for accurate and flexible surveying.

In our new TrueView GO Tutorial Video, we take you through the essentials, from unboxing to field operations. Learn how to utilize both handheld and chest support modes, configure RTK and PPK capabilities, and navigate the one-key control mode. The tutorial also walks you through real-time point cloud visualization and demonstrates how to create detailed digital twins of your projects.

By the end of the video, you’ll have a solid understanding of how to collect, process, and combine data efficiently with the TrueView GO. Watch the full tutorial here below and stay tuned for more tips and insights to help you maximize your use of this powerful handheld mapping scanner!

Tutorial Highlights:

Unboxing and Setup: Get familiar with the TrueView GO components and how to prepare the device for use, including battery installation and scanning modes.

Operation Modes: Learn how to switch between handheld and chest support modes for short or extended scans.

Real-Time Data Visualization: Use the TrueView GO tablet to view your point cloud as you scan, ensuring complete coverage of your site.

Indoor and Outdoor Scanning: Discover how to utilize RTK, PPK, and SLAM processing for accurate data collection in various environments.

Data Management and Post-Processing: Follow the steps for importing and processing your scan data in LP360 for precise, actionable results.

The TrueView GO is more than just a handheld scanner—it’s a versatile, high-precision tool designed to streamline your surveying and mapping projects. Whether you’re working indoors, outdoors, or underground, the TrueView GO simplifies data capture with GNSS and SLAM technologies, providing real-time point cloud visualization and the flexibility to combine data from multiple sources.

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