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Performance Booster Outstanding Accuracy Highest Throughput

Leica CityMapper-2 succeeds the CityMapper-2, available with three The Leica HxMap post-processing
well-trusted CityMapper hybrid different flying height configurations, workflow moves into a new generation
airborne sensor. With twice the image combines high-resolution nadir and together with CityMapper-2. Edge
resolution and performance, the new oblique images with high accuracy computing creates fully calibrated high
system collects six 150 MP RGB & NIR LiDAR of <5 cm. The newly developed quality image data for rapid QC and the
images every 0.9 seconds. Together cameras with customised low-distortion LiDAR data undergoes discrete return
with the new 2 MHz pulse rate LiDAR, lenses can deliver 2 cm GSD at high extraction from the full waveform data
this sensor breaks all conventional flying speeds thanks to mechanical for fast processing results. Both are
barriers of urban mapping. forward-motion-compensation (FMC). stored to allow ultimate flexibility.
Leica CityMapper-2 product specifications
LEICA CITYMAPPER-2 POD
Consists of RGB : NIR resolution 1 : 2.1
Nadir RGB camera 1 x Leica MFC150
Nadir NIR camera 1 x Leica MFC150-NIR, monochrome Nadir : Oblique focal length ratio 1:1.3
Oblique RGB camera 4 x Leica MFC150, viewing angle 45° Flying height examples 780 m AGL @ 2cm GSD
LiDAR Unit 1 x Leica Hyperion2+ 1940 m AGL @ 5cm GSD
GNSS/IMU Integrated NovAtel SPAN 3880 m AGL @ 10cm GSD
System Controller Module Integrated 7760 m AGL @ 20cm GSD
Height / diameter 745 mm / 408 mm (lower diameter) / 435
(upper diameter) LEICA MFC150 / LEICA MFC150-NIR CAMERA HEAD
Weight 57.5 kg Sensor size (150MP) 14,192 x 10,640 pixels
Max. system frame rate 0.9 sec Pixel size & type 3.76 um, BSI CMOS
Designed for installation in Leica PAV200 with Leica Pod Lifter Heavy Load Dynamic range 83 dB
Resolution A/D converter 14-bit
LEICA CITYMAPPER-2 VERSIONS
Data channel 14-bit proprietary compression
Leica CityMapper-2L
Motion compensation Mechanical FMC
Nadir lenses
RGB Leica D69.70/4.0 with 71 mm focal length Spectral bands
41.2° FOV across track Leica MFC150 R (580 - 660 nm)
31.5° FOV along track (Bayer pattern) G (480 - 590 nm)
NIR Leica D69.70/4.0-NIR with 71 mm focal length B (420 - 510 nm)
41.2° FOV across track Leica MFC150-NIR NIR (720 - 850 nm, monochrome)
31.5° FOV along track Shutter Max. speed 1/1000 sec
Oblique RGB lenses Mechanical central shutter with up to
Left/Right Leica D69.112/4.0 with 112 mm focal length 500,000 cycles
45° ±10.1° FOV across track Field exchangeable
26.8° FOV along track Aperture Automatically controlled aperture 7 half
Forward/Backward 26.8° FOV across track f-stop steps
45° ±10.1° FOV along track
Lens mount Exchangeable lenses, positive mechanical
RGB : NIR resolution 1 : 1.0 connection
Nadir : Oblique focal 1 : 1.6
length ratio LEICA HYPERION2+ LIDAR UNIT 6

Flying height examples 380 m AGL @ 2cm GSD Laser wavelength 1,064 nm
945 m AGL @ 5cm GSD
Laser divergence 0.23 mrad (1/e²) nominal
1890 m AGL @ 10cm GSD
3780 m AGL @ 20cm GSD Pulse repetition Up to 2 MHz (height dependent)
frequency
Leica CityMapper-2S
Return pulses • Programmable up to 15 returns, including
Nadir lenses
intensity
RGB Leica D69.112/4.0 with 112 mm focal length
• Full waveform recording option at down-
26.8° FOV across track
sampled rates
20.3° FOV along track
• Real-time waveform analysis and pulse
NIR Leica D69.70/4.0-NIR with 71 mm focal length
extraction
41.2° FOV across track
• Multiple-Pulses-in-the-Air (MPiA): Up to 35
31.5° FOV along track
MPiA zones simultaneously
Oblique RGB lenses • Ambiguity resolution for targets in multiple
Left/Right Leica D69.146/4.8 with 146 mm focal length simultaneous MPiA zones
45° ±7.8° FOV across track • Gateless MPiA
20.7° FOV along track
Intensity digitisation 14 bits
Forward/Backward 20.7° FOV across track
45° ±7.8° FOV along track Operation altitude1 300 - 5,500 m AGL
RGB : NIR resolution 1 : 1.6 Scanner pattern Oblique scanning with options for
constant point density or constant
Nadir : Oblique focal 1 : 1.3
pulse rate
length ratio
Scan speed Programmable, 60-150 Hz (120-300 scans
Flying height examples 600 m AGL @ 2cm GSD
per second)
1490 m AGL @ 5cm GSD
2980 m AGL @ 10cm GSD Field of view 20 - 40°
5960 m AGL @ 20cm GSD Min. vertical separation 0.5 m
Leica CityMapper-2H Vertical accuracy 2, 3, 4
< 5 cm 1 σ
Nadir Lenses Horizontal accuracy 2, 3, 4
< 13 cm 1 σ
RGB Leica D69.146/4.8 with 146 mm focal length
20.7° FOV across track
15.6° FOV along track
NIR Leica D69.70/4.0-NIR with 71 mm focal length
41.2° FOV across track
31.5° FOV along track
Oblique RGB lenses
Left/Right Leica D69.189/5.6 with 189 mm focal length
45° ±6.0° FOV across track
16.1° FOV along track
Forward/Backward 16.1° FOV across track
45° ±6.1° FOV along track
 INTEGRATED SYSTEM CONTROLLER MODULE ELECTRICAL
System controller Controls all Camera Heads, LiDAR Unit and Max. avg. power 811 W / 28 VDC
module gyro-stabilised sensor mount consumption
Includes deeply coupled GNSS/IMU solution of complete system
Processor 64-bit WIN10, 16 GB RAM, 64 GB SSD, USB 3.0, Max. peak power 1,031 W (<60s) / 28 VDC
SATA 3 consumption
Mass memory Leica MM30 solid state drive 7,680 GB each of complete system
CityMapper-2 holds 2 MM30s Fuse on aircraft power 1 x 50 A recommended
Mass memory weight 0.4 kg each, 2 required, removable and outlet
portable
SYSTEM WEIGHT
Mass memory capacity5 Joint volume 15.36 TB, ≥ 8.0 h of data
collection System installation <108kg
without Pod Lifter
INTEGRATED GNSS/IMU SYSTEM System installation with <128 kg
IMU SPAN CNUS5-H, Class 5, 500 Hz, FOG Pod Lifter
no export license required US ECCN 7A994
SOFTWARE
GNSS NovAtel SPAN OEM7, 555 channel multi
constellation receiver with 10 Hz GNSS data Mission planning Leica MissionPro
rate Flight navigation & sensor Leica FlightPro
Additional features Real-time deeply coupled solution for operation
position and attitude at highest accuracies, GNSS/INS trajectory NovAtel Inertial Explorer
fully integrated and embedded solution, no processing
interfaces to 3rd party needed
Point cloud/image Leica HxMap
Position RMS DGNSS Post-processed (specification): processing
X,Y ≤ 3-5 cm, Z ≤ 5-7 cm
Post processed (typical):
STANDARDS
X,Y ≤ 2-3 cm, Z ≤ 3-5 cm
RTCA DO-160G, EUROCAE-14G, USA FCC Part 15, ISO7137, EN/IEC 60825-
Attitude RMS Post-processed (specification): 1:2014
R,P ≤ 0.005°, H ≤ 0.008°
Post-processed (experienced):
R,P ≤ 0.003°, H ≤ 0.004°
Flight
PERIPHERALS Direction
Sensor mount Leica PAV200 gyro-stabilised sensor mount for
high-performance data acquisition
36.0 kg
Pod lifter (optional) Leica Pod Lifter Heavy Load, to retract entire
CityMapper-2 pod for takeoff and landing
19.6 kg
Operator console Leica OC61 12.1“ screen with 1024 x 768
resolution
3.9 kg
Pilot display Leica PD61 6.3“ screen with 1024 x 768
resolution, designed for cockpit mounting
1.0 kg
Display stand IS40-LW stand for Leica OC61 Operator Display
3.2 kg

ENVIRONMENTAL
Pressure Non-pressurised cabin up to ICAO 15,000 ft
Camera RGB Lens 112/146
Humidity 0% to 95% RH according to ISO7137 (non-
condensing) Camera NIR Lens 71

LiDAR
Operating temperature -10°C to 35°C (-10°C after warm-up period)
Storage temperature -40°C to 70°C
Exampel of the CityMapper-2S foot print

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Maximum operating altitude is specified for 90% detection at ≥10% reflectivity (e.g., dry asphalt) and 100% laser output.
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Accuracy and point density stated is acquired @1,000 m AGL, 60 m/s aircraft speed.
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The 1σ value represents the 68% confidence interval. Typically, the RMSE value is equal to 1 standard deviation.
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Stated vertical and horizontal accuracies after calibration and registration using Leica HxMap workflow and with an assumed GNSS position error of 4 cm
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Data collection is based on typical project data rate.
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Invisible laser radiation, avoid eye or skin exposure to direct or scattered radiation. Class 4 laser product in accordance with EN/IEC 60825-1:2014.
 Revolutionising the world of measurement and survey for nearly 200
years, Leica Geosystems creates complete solutions for professionals
across the planet. Known for premium products and innovative
solution development, professionals in a diverse mix of industries,
such as surveying and engineering, safety and security, building and
construction, and power and plant, trust Leica Geosystems to capture,
analyse and present smart geospatial data. With the highest-quality
instruments, sophisticated software and trusted services, Leica
Geosystems delivers value every day to those shaping the future of
our world.
Leica Geosystems is part of Hexagon (Nasdaq Stockholm: HEXA B;
hexagon.com), a leading global provider of information technologies
that drive quality and productivity improvements across geospatial and
industrial enterprise applications.

Illustrations, descriptions and technical data are not binding. All rights reserved.
Printed in Switzerland – Copyright Leica Geosystems AG, Heerbrugg, Switzerland, 2022.
900980en – 08.22

Leica RealCity Leica TerrainMapper-2

Airborne reality capture More Flexible & Scalable
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Maximize data collection rates and Capture natural color and color IR Growing your business? Expand your
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Leica RealCity Leica HxMap Leica TerrainMapper-2

Airborne reality Unified high- Highest accuracy
capture performance for regional mapping
multisensor workflow projects

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Leica Pegasus:Two
Ultimate
Mobile reality capture
Leica Pegasus:Two Ultimate – Seamless
360° images calibrated to the point cloud
The Leica Pegasus:Two Ultimate is the updated version of the Pegasus:Two, Leica Geosystem’s trusted mobile mapping
platform and removes the need for six camera stitching by incorporating two back-to-back cameras creating a 24 MP
360-degree image calibrated to the LiDAR profiler, enabling digital reality captures from car, train, or boat. To enable
faster processing at the office, a removable SSD allows to simply eject your data and walk into the office.
City digitisation
Digitisation of city infrastructures, planning, and
resources is the foundation of the Smart City, the
Pegasus:Two Ultimate will enable your growth and ability
to offer the best solution for this market. Seamless
360° imagery calibrated to the digital point cloud will
help you to deliver easily realised data assets for a
future with autonomous vehicles. More sensor
expansion ports offer additional means to capture the
city in ones and zeros.
INCREASED OF IMAGE QUALITY
3.0 x 2.3 x
Better Sharper
RESOLUTION PIXEL SIZE
Improving Smart City applications -
bringing higher quality digital reality capture
Improved flexibility
Increasing your working day - allowing capture in a
variety of lighting conditions and vehicle speeds - a
higher dynamic range is enabled by a large sensor to
pixel ratio and a dual-light sensors. Photogrammetry
and image quality is improved with the increased side
camera resolution of twelve mega pixels and onboard
JPEG compression.
Pegasus:Two
SEAMLESS IMAGERY WITH 360° CAMERA
360° 24 MP camera system providing ‘stitching free images
Telescopic pole - enables easy storage to prevent damage
Point cloud colourised by 360° camera
Point cloud and 360° image can be viewed together as overlay
INCREASED FLEXIBILITY WITH EASIER DATA TRANFER
Additional sync ports to connect thermal imaging, multibeam sonar,
ground penetrating radar sensor
Additional camera ports for pavement cameras or additional side
cameras engaging target image capture on mileposts or tunnel walls
Removable solid-state Hard Disk with integrated USB 3.0 connection
DATA SHARING INDEPENDENT FROM WEB BROWSER
Access and share the data at anytime from anywhere from the clou to ena-
ble faster visualisation, data delivery and project invoicing.
Visualisation of captured data
Complete storage in the cloud
Point cloud rendered in any browser without need for plug-in
Images are calibrated to point cloud, can be used to navigate and measure
HIGHER IMAGE QUALITY WITH NEW SIDE CAMERAS
Thanks to the geometry of the possible stereo pairs, the upgraded systems
require less cameras, but offers significant imagine quality improvement.
Side cameras deliver 8.0 FPS at 12 MP at 61° x 47° FOV
The maximum pixel size at 10 m is 3 mm
Adjustable pavement camera with 12 mm lense, enables targeted image
Pegasus:Two Ultimate capture along a road or in a tunnel
 Revolutionising the world of measurement and survey for nearly 200
years, Leica Geosystems creates complete solutions for professionals
across the planet. Known for premium products and innovative
solution development, professionals in a diverse mix of industries,
such as surveying and engineering, safety and security, building
and construction, and power and plant, trust Leica Geosystems
to capture, analyse and present smart geospatial data. With the
highest-quality instruments, sophisticated software, and trusted
services, Leica Geosystems delivers value every day to those shaping
the future of our world.
Leica Geosystems is part of Hexagon (Nasdaq Stockholm: HEXA B;
hexagon.com), a leading global provider of information technologies
that drive quality and productivity improvements across geospatial
and industrial enterprise applications.

Illustrations, descriptions and technical data are not binding. All rights reserved.
Printed in Switzerland – Copyright Leica Geosystems AG, Heerbrugg, Switzerland, 2018.
871010en – 02.18

Leica Pegasus:Two Leica Pegasus:Stream Leica Pegasus:Backpack Leica ScanStation P30/P40

Mobile reality capture Mobile reality capture Mobile reality capture Because every detail matters

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Innovations
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The right choice Reduced downtime

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a 2D floor plan or 3D data for integration into Building the toughest environmental conditions, such as extreme
manage your assets Find buried object manage
Examine your
density assets
change Find buried object Examine density change

Increase your ROI
Maximise your resources with the fast
and efficient digital surveying sensor
platform Leica Pegasus:Two. Benefit
from the integrated workflow to cut
your time in the field by 30 - 50%.
Whilst getting high returns on your
investment, you ensure that no critical
aspects of the site are missed and drive
the future of the industry.
Generate new revenue streams
Generate multiple revenue streams from
one data set by adding additional
sensors to this mobile reality capture
platform with survey-grade output. The
option of fully automated data
extraction for state-wide projects and
semi-automated data extraction into
standard GIS interfaces, makes capturing
assets for budget planning, maintenance
scheduling and road quality easy.
Experience no limits
Don’t limit yourself to any terrain by
using an entirely vehicle-independent
reality capture solution providing
calibrated imagery and point cloud data.
Road surveying can be executed at
vehicle speed and precise georeference
cartography of railways, non-intrusive
preventative maintenance is made easy
whilst reducing surveying time and
balancing staff requirements.
Manage your assets
High accuracy safe & fast
The Pegasus:Stream gives you the
complete picture for accurate and
current data collection, documentation
and management. With combined laser
scanning and imaging above and ground
penetrating radar below, you capture
the complete view of a targeted area at
the highest available accuracy. Mass
digitisation of infrastructure assets has
never been faster, more accurate and
safer for your crew.
Positioning agnostic
High accuracy
Find buried objects
safe & fast Positioning agnostic
The Leica Pegasus:Stream not only
makes buried objects visible but
uncovers potential dangers, such as
unintentionally damaging utility assets
when digging to minimise unnecessary
costs by avoiding utility outages. Unlike
sole cable locators, it can detect any
material, metal or otherwise, up to 10 m
underground whilst continuously flowing
with traffic to capture complete views
and without blocking the road.
Uncover network leakages
Increase efficiency of water networks
and reduce revenue loss by measuring
density changes underground to
uncover leakages. With laser scanning
above and ground penetrating radar
below, you can potentially collect up to
100 km per day at 15 km/hr to
periodically inspects your complete
network in a single pass providing
accurate digital documentation for GIS
and CAD modelling.
BIM documentation
The Leica Pegasus:Backpack enables
regular indoor data capture for efficient
and cost-effective building documentation,
milestone approval and payment
validation. It delivers a complete as-built
3D point cloud and image data set in an
authoritative and professional way,
bringing productivity for BIM to the next
level and making indoor data capture
easier than ever.
Industrial training
Create reality based 3D industrial
training environments and document
any site changes in 3D to better
understand the landscape you are
operating in. Enhanced trajectory
calculation with SLAM technology for
indoor mapping purposes makes
updating 2D and 3D drawings easier
while adding the further value of
combining images and LiDAR.
Security & disaster response
Make faster and better decisions
based on accurate data to develop
evacuation plans, map routes and be
informed of any area changes, even in
pedestrian-only, underground or
GNSS-denied zones. Cut down
response time and capture critical data
in disaster areas by efficiently mapping
the area on foot to ultimately save
lives and minimise damage.
Information Modelling (BIM), real-time planning of architecture
and building projects with fast and accurate deliverables is
important. The new ScanStation laser scanners from Leica
Geosystems are the right choice, because every detail matters.
High performance under harsh conditions
The Leica ScanStations deliver highest quality 3D data and HDR
imaging at an extremely fast scan rate of 1 mio points per
second at ranges of up to 270 m. Unsurpassed range and angular
accuracy paired with low range noise and survey-grade dual-axis
compensation form the foundation for highly detailed 3D colour
point clouds mapped in realistic clarity.
temperatures ranging from – 20°C to + 50°C and comply with the
IP54 rating for dust and water resistance.
Complete scanning solution
Leica Geosystems offers the new Leica ScanStation portfolio
as an integrated part of a complete scanning solution including
hardware, software, service, training and support. 3D laser
scanner data can be processed in the industry’s leading 3D
point cloud software suite, which consists of Leica Cyclone
stand-alone software, Leica CloudWorx plug-in tools for CAD
systems and the free Leica TruView.

Leica Leica Leica Pegasus: Leica ScanStation

Pegasus:Two Pegasus:Stream Backpack P30/P40
Mobile reality Mobile reality Mobile reality Because every
capture capture capture detail matters

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LEICA BLK2GO
REALITY CAPTURE. HANDHELD.
LEICA BLK2GO
HANDHELD IMAGING LASER SCANNER

DESIGN & PHYSICAL

Housing Black anodized aluminium
Dimensions Height: 279 mm / Diameter: 80 mm
Weight 650 g (775 g including battery)
Transport cover BLK2GO transportation case

OPERATION
Stand-alone operation One-button operation
Mobile device BLK2GO Live app for iOS and Android including: live 2D and 3D while
scanning, device status and data management.

iOS 12.1 or higher recommended devices: iPhone series 8, X, 11, 12

Android 9 or higher. Recommended devices: Samsung Galaxy series
S10, S20, S21
Communication Wireless (app connection)
Internal memory 24 hours of scanning (compressed data) / 6 hours (uncompressed data)
Battery Exchangeable, rechargeable Li-Ion battery (Leica GEB821)
45-50 minutes

LiDAR & IMAGING

Laser class 1 (in accordance with IEC 60825-1)
Wavelength 830 nm
Field of view 360° (horizontal) / 270° (vertical)
Range Min. 0.5 - up to 25 m
Point measurement rate 420,000 pts/sec
High resolution camera 12 Mpixel, 90° x 120°, rolling shutter
Panoramic vision system 3-camera system, 4.8 Mpixel 300° x 135°, global shutter

SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
(GRANDSLAM BASED)
Range noise * ** +/-3 mm
Accuracy indoor *** +/-10 mm

ENVIRONMENTAL
Robustness Designed for indoor and outdoor use
Operating temperature 0 to +40 °C
Dust & humidity protection IP54 (IEC 60529)

DATA PROCESSING
Data transfer Wireless and USB 3.0
Desktop software Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360 and Cyclone REGISTER 360 (BLK Edition)

All specifications are subject to change without notice.

All accuracy specifications are one sigma unless otherwise noted.
*at 78% albedo
**environment dependent
***controlled environment (scan duration 2 minutes)
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Innovative
The Leica GS18 I is an accurate and easy
to use GNSS RTK Rover. It utilises highly
innovative Visual Positioning technology
based on seamless integration of GNSS,
IMU and a camera. It enables you to
measure survey grade points in images on
site and in the office. Create point clouds
from captured data with Infinity
to expand possibilities even further.
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Leica GS18 I
Data sheet
Fast
Designed to measure a large amount of
points efficiently. The Leica GS18 I allows
you to capture images and measure
hundreds of points within minutes.
There's no need to physically reach the
point to measure it. This allows you to
reduce time spent on-site and cut down
re-work: once you've captured the site,
you can measure all details whenever you
want to.
Versatile
Imaging power has changed the rules of
the game. By having the power to measure
what you see, you can now reach places
you couldn’t before without switching tools
or climbing through obstacles. That gives
you flexibility in the field, frees up
equipment and crews and truly maximises
productivity in your projects, which results
in increased profits.
Leica GS18 I

GNSS TECHNOLOGY & SERVICES

Self-learning GNSS Leica RTKplus Adaptive on-the-fly satellite selection
HxGN SmartNet Global HxGN SmartNet Pro Network RTK and unlimited worldwide RTK bridging and PPP service
HxGN SmartNet+ Network RTK and RTK bridging service
HxGN SmartNet PPP Unlimited worldwide RTK bridging and PPP service
Leica SmartCheck Continuous check of RTK solution Reliability 99.99%
Signal tracking GPS | GLONASS L1, L2, L2C, L5 | L1, L2, L2C, L3
Galileo | BeiDou E1, E5a, E5b, AltBOC, E6 | B1I, B1C, B2I, B2a, B3I
QZSS | NavIC L1, L2C, L5, L62 | L53
SBAS | TerraStar WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN | L-Band, IP
RAIM Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring Detection and elimination of faulty satellite signals for enhanced
positioning solution and GNSS integrity
Number of channels 555 (more signals, fast acquisition, high sensitivity)
Tilt compensation Increased measurement productivity Calibration-free
and traceability Immune to magnetic disturbances

IMAGING
Measuring camera Sensor | Field of view | Video frame rate Global shutter with 1.2 MP | Hz 80°, V 60° | 20 Hz
Image group capture 2 Hz capturing rate Max. capturing time: 60 s, size of an image group appr. 50 MB
Point cloud Leica Infinity software Derive point clouds from image groups

MEASUREMENT PERFORMANCE & ACCURACY1

Time for RTK initialisation Typically 4 s
Real-time kinematic Single baseline Hz 8 mm + 1 ppm | V 15 mm + 1 ppm
(Compliant to ISO17123-8 standard) Network RTK Hz 8 mm + 0.5 ppm | V 15 mm + 0.5 ppm
Real-time kinematic tilt compensated Not for static control points Additional Hz uncertainty max 8 mm + 0.4 mm/° tilt down to 30° tilt
RTK bridging Up to 10 min bridging of RTK outages Hz 2.5 cm | V 5 cm
PPP Initial convergence to full accuracy typically 10 Hz 2.5 cm | V 5 cm
min, Re-convergence < 1 min
Post processing Static (phase) with long observations Hz 3 mm + 0.1 ppm | V 3.5 mm + 0.4 ppm
Static and rapid static (phase) Hz 3 mm + 0.5 ppm | V 5 mm + 0.5 ppm
Code differential DGNSS Hz 25 cm | V 50 cm
Image point measurement 1-click measurement in field & office Typically 2 cm – 4 cm (2D1) captured from 2 – 10 m distance

COMMUNICATIONS
Communication ports Lemo | Bluetooth® | WLAN USB and RS232 serial | Bluetooth® v4.0 (BLE & BR/EDR), class 1.5 |
802.11 b/g/n for field controller communication only
Communication protocols RTK data protocols Leica 4G, Leica, CMR, CMR+, RTCM 2.2, 2.3., 3.0, 3.1, 3.2 MSM
NMEA output NMEA 0183 v4.00 & v4.10 and Leica proprietary
Network RTK VRS, FKP, iMAX, MAC (RTCM SC 104)
Built-in 4G LTE modem4 LTE frequency bands 20, 8, 3, 1, 7 | 13, 17, 5, 4, 2 | 19, 3, 1
UMTS frequency bands 8, 3, 1 | 5, 4, 2 | 6, 19, 1
GSM frequency bands 900, 1800 | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
Built-in UHF modem5 Receive & transmit UHF radio modem 403 – 473 MHz, channel spacing 12.5 kHz, 20 kHz, 25 kHz, max. 1 W output
power up to 28800 bps over air | 902 – 928 MHz (licence free in North
America), max 1 W output power

GENERAL
Field controller and software Leica Captivate software Leica CS20 LTE or BASIC field controller, Leica CS30 & CS35 tablets
User interface Buttons and LEDs On / Off and Function button, 8 status LEDs
Web server Full status information and configuration options
Data recording Storage Internal memory up to 4 GB, Removable SD card
Data type and recording rate Leica GNSS raw data and RINEX data at up to 20 Hz
Power management Internal power supply Exchangeable Li-Ion battery (2.8 Ah / 11.1 V)
External power supply Nominal 12 V DC, range 10.5 – 26.4 V DC
Operating time6 Typical time up to 8 h
Weight and dimensions Weight | Dimensions 1.25 kg / 3.55 kg standard RTK rover setup on pole | 173 mm x 173 mm x 109 mm
Environmental Temperature -30 to +50°C operating with camera, -40 to +65°C operating
without camera, -40 to +85°C storage
Drop Withstands topple over from a 2 m survey pole onto hard surfaces
Proof against water, sand and dust IP66 | IP68 (IEC60529 | MIL STD 810G CHG-1 510.6 I |
MIL STD 810G CHG-1 506.6 II, MIL STD 810G CHG-1 512.6 I)
Vibration Withstands strong vibration (ISO9022-36-08 | MIL STD 810G 514.6 Cat.24)
Humidity 95% (ISO9022-13-06 | ISO9022-12-04 | MIL STD 810G CHG-1 507.6 II)
Functional shock 40 g / 15 to 23 msec (MIL STD 810G 516.6 I)

1. Measurement precision, accuracy, reliability and time for initialisation are dependent upon various
factors including number of satellites, observation time, atmospheric conditions, multipath etc.
Figures quoted assume normal to favourable conditions. A full BeiDou and Galileo constellation
will further increase measurement performance and accuracy.
2. QZSS L6 will be provided through future firmware upgrade.
3. Support of NavIC L5 is incorporated and will be provided through future firmware upgrade.
4. Depending on variant. In order Europe | NAFTA | Japan version
5. Available for the GS18 I UHF variants only.
6. Might vary with temperature, age of battery, transmit power of data link device or use of wireless
communication devices.

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large areas in the shortest possible time. HxMap, the high-performance workflow for airborne sensors, offers a fast, intuitive
and efficient post-processing platform that allows you to generate all airborne data products within one single interface.

Combined data acquisition & processing

To reach highest efficiency, post-processing has been tightly integrated with data acquisition. HxMap can be enabled for
individual sensor types. For flexible production, scalable and application-specific software modules are bundled with the
matching hardware. RealWorld is designed for large area airborne imaging projects, while RealTerrain provides a complete
solution for large area LiDAR mapping, and RealCity supports you with your Smart City and 3D city modelling applications.

RAW INGEST QC / AT

DATA COLLECTION DATA PROCESSING DATA VISUALISATION

How does HxMap work?

Starting from data download, raw QC to basic data management, HxMap intuitively guides you through the processing steps based on the
input data type. HxMap offers embedded aerial triangulation and a solution for large oblique imaging projects, country-wide orthophoto
projects, or small and large area LiDAR projects and corridor mapping alike.

The HxMap product generator creates the SmartBase, allowing all data products to be generated at the push of a button – referenced
images, orthophotos, info clouds, intensity and colourised point clouds, and, in the near future, large orthophoto mosaics.

Workflow Manager Raw QC Ingest

LiDAR Module Aerial Triangulation 3D Modeller Building Generation

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RealCity RealWorld RealTerrain

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without camera
ContentMapper

TerrainMapper
TerrainMapper

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CityMapper

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SPL100
DMC-4
Enabler Module Sold with hardware

Provider Module
Ingest, Raw QC, Workflow
Manager, Point Cloud
Generator, Projection Engine

Core Imaging Module

APM, Aerial Triangulation, N/A
InfoCloud, Ortho Generator

Core LiDAR Module

AutoCalibration, Registration, N/A N/A
Colour Encoding, Data
Metrics, LiDAR QC

3D Modeller Module
City Modeller, Texture
Mapper, 3D Editor, Building
Finder

= Required module = Included in bundle = Optional & not included in bundle N/A = Not applicable

SAVING YOU TIME & COST

Manage your data in just one intuitive user interface to produce
any airborne data product and don’t waste time transferring
data between or training staff on different software packages.

UNPRECEDENTED DATA THROUGHPUT

Take advantage of the industry’s fastest data throughput and
process any amount of data more efficiently in one single
post-processing software.

EASILY ADAPTABLE TO YOUR NEEDS

Create a personal post-processing workflow with this flexible and
modular platform that can be customised to your specific
application needs by adding software licenses as you need them.
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