LiDAR3DDigital Twin

LiDAR &
3D Scanning

Millimetre-accurate 3D point clouds of platforms, plants and civil structures — for as-built documentation, deformation analysis and digital twin creation.

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What We Do

Precision 3D Data for Critical Decisions

Survey-grade LiDAR generates dense, highly accurate 3D point clouds capturing the true geometry of structures — data that underpins engineering, maintenance and capital project decisions.

Terrestrial scanning to ±3 mm; drone (UAV) LiDAR to ~2–5 cm — engineering-grade fidelity matched to the method.

Mobile and static scanning options — rapid capture in operational environments without shutdown.

Standard formats (E57, LAS, RCP) compatible with all major engineering and BIM software.

Combines with photogrammetry for a textured digital twin in a single mobilisation.

DJI Matrice 350 with Zenmuse L2 LiDAR payload — Osprey Inspection drone fleet

Key Benefits

Why It Matters

mm–cm

Survey Accuracy

Terrestrial scanning to ±3 mm; drone LiDAR to cm-grade — engineering fidelity for design and brownfield work.

Plant-Up

No Shutdown

Non-contact scanning during full operational state — no production loss.

Fast

Hours, Not Days

Modern systems capture entire platforms or plant areas in a fraction of conventional survey time.

BIM

Direct Ingest

Point cloud data integrates directly into Revit, Navisworks and Plant 3D — no third-party conversion.

Change

Deformation Tracking

Repeat scans detect settlement, creep and deformation over time — early warning before failure.

Twin

Digital Twin Foundation

Complete 3D twins enable virtual walkthroughs, remote engineering and training.

Value Delivered

What clients save

Plant-up during scan

No shutdown required

Production continues throughout

Days → hours data capture

vs. traditional survey

Survey-grade in a fraction of the time

mm–cm accuracy

Engineering-grade

Terrestrial mm-grade; UAV cm-grade

Indicative figures based on typical engagements — actuals depend on scope, asset and access constraints.

Applications

Where We Deploy

Offshore Platform As-Built

Topside, process equipment and piping as-built records on fixed and floating offshore platforms.

Clash Detection

Brownfield engineering scans to identify clashes and interferences before fabrication.

Volumetric Surveys

Stockpile, tank capacity and cut/fill calculations for material handling facilities.

Structural Deformation

Repeat surveys to detect settlement, creep, buckling on bridges, platforms and buildings.

Industrial Plant Documentation

Refinery and process facility scanning for turnaround planning and maintenance.

Digital Twin Creation

End-to-end digital twin combining LiDAR with photogrammetry for full virtual asset representation.

Common Questions

FAQ

How does LiDAR compare to photogrammetry?

LiDAR uses laser pulses to measure distance directly, working in low light and through vegetation to produce engineering-grade geometric accuracy. Photogrammetry derives geometry from photos to produce photo-realistic colour-textured models at lower cost. Most projects benefit from both: LiDAR for engineering precision, photogrammetry for visualisation.

What accuracy can I expect?

Terrestrial (static) LiDAR delivers survey-grade accuracy to ±3 mm; drone-mounted (UAV) LiDAR typically achieves ~2–5 cm. With ground control points and proper registration, accuracy holds across multi-scan projects.

Can scans be performed during operations?

Yes. LiDAR is non-contact and non-intrusive — scanning proceeds while the asset operates. No shutdown, no production loss.

What deliverables do clients receive?

Registered point cloud (E57, LAS, RCP), 3D mesh (OBJ, FBX), orthographic plans and elevations, BIM-ready files (RVT, IFC), and analysis-ready datasets for engineering use.

Choosing a Method

LiDAR vs. Photogrammetry

Comparison of laser scanning and photo-based 3D capture across accuracy, conditions and output formats.
Metric	LiDAR	Photogrammetry
Method	Laser pulses measure distance directly	Overlapping photos compute geometry
Accuracy, terrestrial	±3 mm	—
Accuracy, drone	2–5 cm	1–3 cm horizontal, 2–5 cm vertical (RTK GNSS + ground control points)
Lighting	Works in darkness	Requires daylight
Through vegetation	Yes	No
Texture	Geometry only	Photorealistic mesh
Volume calculation	Yes	Yes, ±2–3%
Coverage rate	—	50,000 m² in 30–60 minutes
Formats	E57, LAS, RCP, OBJ, FBX, RVT, IFC	GeoTIFF, LAS/LAZ, E57, OBJ/FBX/GLB, DSM, DTM
Best for	Engineering precision, clash detection, deformation	Visualization, progress tracking, as-built, digital twin

Most projects use both. LiDAR gives the geometric precision construction and engineering work needs, and photogrammetry adds a photorealistic layer on top — Osprey captures both in a single mobilisation.

LiDAR &3D Scanning