Fast, Accurate Handheld 3D Scanning Anywhere
Carlson Scan3D is a fast and accurate handheld 3D scanning solution designed to capture detailed point cloud data for buildings, objects, spaces, and hard-to-reach environments. Using a Carlson RT5 or RTk5 tablet paired with an Intel RealSense™ camera, or a LiDAR-capable iOS® device, Scan3D delivers mobile 3D scanning without the limitations of traditional terrestrial or aerial methods.
Scan3D is an ideal complement to drone photogrammetry, filling in gaps where drones and large scanners cannot reach, such as building edges, interiors, overhangs, and areas obscured by vegetation. All processing is performed locally, allowing users to scan, process, and export data without internet access or cloud dependency.
Available as an annual subscription, Carlson Scan3D provides professionals with instant, reliable 3D scanning wherever the job takes them.
Accurate Handheld 3D Scanning
- Instant mobile scanning of rooms, structures, equipment, and confined spaces
- Highly accurate point clouds comparable to larger-scale terrestrial, aerial, and mobile scanning systems
- Advanced targeting and optimization workflows for improved accuracy
- Fully local processing with no internet or cloud computing required
Core Features
- Real-time 3D reconstruction with live quality feedback
- Local post-processing and optimization for high-accuracy results
- Automatic AprilTag targeting for intelligent accuracy enhancement
- Planarity constraints, HD photo capture, and scan-time annotations
- Optional targeting workflows using known measurements or coordinates
- Precise measurements of distance, area, volume, and more
- Built-in 3D editing including cropping, filtering, and coordinate management
- Direct color point cloud export formats: DP, E57, LAS, LAZ, PTS, PTX, PLY, PTG
- RCS and POD formats supported on Windows only
Platform Options
Carlson Scan3D for Windows
Designed for use with Carlson RT5 or RTk5 tablets paired with the Intel RealSense D455 depth camera, providing extended range and high-quality depth data for indoor and outdoor scanning.
Carlson Scan3D for iOS
Built for LiDAR-capable iOS devices, Scan3D for iOS delivers fast and accurate mobile scanning using the device’s built-in LiDAR sensor. External 3D cameras are not supported on iOS.
Compatible LiDAR-Capable iOS Devices
- iPad Pro 2020 (4th generation), 11″ or 12.9″
- iPad Pro 2021 (5th generation), 11″ or 12.9″
- iPad Pro 2022 (6th generation), 11″ or 12.9″
- iPhone 12 Pro / Pro Max
- iPhone 13 Pro / Pro Max
- iPhone 14 Pro / Pro Max
- iPhone 15 Pro / Pro Max
Note: Scan3D may be installed on non-LiDAR iOS devices for viewing and editing only. 3D scanning is not supported without a built-in LiDAR sensor.
Intel RealSense D455 Depth Camera
Scan3D operates with the Intel RealSense D455 depth camera when used with Carlson RT5 or RTk5 tablets, delivering accurate depth and color information through a global shutter design.
Key Specifications
- Use environment: Indoor and outdoor
- Ideal range: 0.6 m to 6 m
- Depth accuracy: <2% at 4 m
- Depth field of view: 87° × 58°
- Depth resolution: Up to 1280 × 720
- Depth frame rate: Up to 90 fps
- RGB resolution: Up to 1280 × 800 at 30 fps
- Connectivity: USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
- Mounting: Tripod and threaded mounting points
How it fits into your workflow
Use Carlson Scan3D to capture high-quality 3D data quickly in environments where traditional scanners or drones are impractical. The system integrates seamlessly into surveying, construction, engineering, GIS, and documentation workflows, providing immediate point cloud data ready for analysis and design.
