Recommended Survey Tools for Use with Dot3D (for capturing AprilTag coordinates/measurements)

Recommended Survey Tools for Use with Dot3D (for capturing AprilTag coordinates/measurements)

Please see below for a running list of options for accurately capturing AprilTag coordinates (xyz) and/or reference distances for use with Dot3D for automatic accuracy improvement and geo-referencing. A priority is placed on more affordable options to pair nicely with the affordability of Dot3D. What are we missing? Let us know!

Outdoors (GNSS/RTK w/ survey pole):
1. Leica FLX100 plus*
2. Trimble DA2*
3. RoboDot Touch
4. Emlid Reach RS3
5. Carlson RTk5
6. Drogger RTK (Japan only)
7. Other Higher Accuracy GNSS Receivers
*Also compatible with Dot3D Prime for real-time GNSS tracking.

Indoors (distance measurers, total stations, etc.):*
1. Tape Measure (rugged/professional options recommended) (distances only)
2. Laser Measurer (i.e. BOSCH GLM100-23) (distances only)
3. Leica Disto S910 (includes 3D measurement via P2P technology)
4. Leica ICS20 / ICS50 Motorized Construction Sensor
5. Robotic Total Station (GeoMax, Spectra, Leica, Trimble, Topcon, Sokkia, etc.)
*These indoor recommendations can typically also function outdoors.

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