Four questions to answer first
- Environment: Indoors, outdoors, underground or under tree canopy? SLAM scanners work without GPS; RTK GNSS is used where there is open sky.
- Deliverable: Point clouds (.las, .e57, .ply, .pts), 2D floor plans, scan-to-BIM, contours or volumes. The deliverable drives both scanner and software.
- Coordinate system: Does the point cloud need to sit in SWEREF 99 or a local system? Choose a model with an RTK module or GNSS, or plan for control points.
- Accuracy: FJDynamics specifies about 1–1.2 cm relative accuracy after processing for most handheld models, and 4 mm @ 10 m in tripod mode for the T1.
Handheld SLAM, tripod or hybrid?
Handheld SLAM scanner: You walk through the area while the scanner continuously calculates its position with SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping). It is the fastest way to document interiors, plant rooms, tunnels and forests, with no setups.
Terrestrial laser scanner (tripod): The scanner stands still on a tripod and measures from several setups that are registered together. High local accuracy, but more time in the field.
Hybrid: FJD Trion T1 combines mobile scanning with a tripod mode in one workflow – fast coverage of large areas and higher local accuracy where needed. Read more in SLAM or terrestrial laser scanning?
- Handheld SLAM scannerFJD Trion P2
- Stationary laser scanner (tripod)Example: LeicaNot sold by Norrpoint · costs over SEK 500,000
- HybridFJD Trion T1
Which FJDynamics scanner fits the job?
The full range in one table. Click a model for specifications, or compare all models.
| Job | Model | Why |
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| Interiors, plant rooms and scan-to-BIM | FJD Trion P2 | 700 g, 70 m range, optional RTK |
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| Thermography and energy surveys | FJD Trion P2 Vision+ | LiDAR, RGB and thermal in one 3D dataset |
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| Large sites, infrastructure and underground | FJD Trion S2 | Up to 120 m range, built-in RTK, vehicle mounting available |
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| Indoors, outdoors and underground | FJD S1 | Real-time point clouds on your tablet |
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| Mobile scanning + tripod in one system | FJD Trion T1 | 640,000 points/s, 120 m, 4 mm @ 10 m in tripod mode |
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| Indoor floor plans | FJD Trion C1 | Built-in laser measurement ±3 mm and DXF export |
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| Guided capture with GNSS and 360° imagery | FJD Trion X1 | Tasks planned in Model Web, issues marked in the field |
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| GNSS surveying with LiDAR on top | FJD Trion V100F | GNSS rover with built-in LiDAR, not a pure SLAM scanner |
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| Lightweight entry model | FJD V4e | About 890 g, 1 cm relative accuracy after processing |
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Interiors, plant rooms and scan-to-BIM
FJD Trion P2 – 700 g, 70 m range, optional RTK
Thermography and energy surveys
FJD Trion P2 Vision+ – LiDAR, RGB and thermal in one 3D dataset
Large sites, infrastructure and underground
FJD Trion S2 – Up to 120 m range, built-in RTK, vehicle mounting available
Indoors, outdoors and underground
FJD S1 – Real-time point clouds on your tablet
Mobile scanning + tripod in one system
FJD Trion T1 – 640,000 points/s, 120 m, 4 mm @ 10 m in tripod mode
Indoor floor plans
FJD Trion C1 – Built-in laser measurement ±3 mm and DXF export
Guided capture with GNSS and 360° imagery
FJD Trion X1 – Tasks planned in Model Web, issues marked in the field
GNSS surveying with LiDAR on top
FJD Trion V100F – GNSS rover with built-in LiDAR, not a pure SLAM scanner
Lightweight entry model
FJD V4e – About 890 g, 1 cm relative accuracy after processing
What accuracy does the deliverable need?
Manufacturers usually quote two values: relative accuracy (how well points agree with each other) and absolute accuracy (how well they agree with a coordinate system). FJDynamics specifies 1–1.2 cm relative and 3 cm absolute accuracy after processing for the P2, P2 Vision+, S2 and V4e. The T1 in tripod mode is specified at 4 mm @ 10 m.
Real results depend on site geometry, walking path and processing. Plan loops and enough overlap.
Must the point cloud be georeferenced?
If data must go into SWEREF 99 or a local grid you need either a scanner with an RTK module or GNSS, or separately surveyed control points. The P2 offers RTK as an option, the S2 has RTK built in, and the X1, T1 and V100F have built-in GNSS.
RTK accuracy describes how precisely the scanner's position is fixed, for the S2 8 mm horizontal and 15 mm vertical (+ 1 ppm). It decides how well the point cloud sits in the coordinate system. How well the points agree with each other is set by the scanner's own accuracy, about 1.2 cm relative after processing.
What affects the price?
The price of a professional LiDAR scanner is mainly driven by range, point rate, accuracy and which sensors are included (cameras, thermal camera, RTK/GNSS). Accessories, post-processing software licences, delivery and training add to it. Read more in How much does a LiDAR scanner cost?
Norrpoint quotes every scanner for the job at hand, so you don't pay for capacity you won't use. We usually reply within 1–2 business days.
Think about total ownership
- Training: Norrpoint includes online operator training with every scanner.
- Support in Swedish: Help with configuration and workflows when field data doesn't come out as planned.
- Accessories: Extra batteries, vehicle or backpack mounts and an RTK module.
- Software: Licences for post-processing and sharing point clouds in FJD Trion Model.