NavVis VLX 3

Mobile LiDAR Scanning System

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The Cornerstone of Reality Capture

NavVis VLX 3 is the industry-leading, wearable mobile mapping system that efficiently delivers comprehensive, highly detailed reality capture data to laser scanning professionals for complex sites, both indoor and outdoor.

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Key Features of the NavVis VLX 3

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High-Quality Reality Capture

NavVis VLX 3 uses dual 32-layer LiDAR sensors and advanced SLAM software to produce industry-leading point cloud quality. Four top-mounted cameras capture sharp, high-resolution 360° imagery with no operator visible.

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Ergonomic, Forward-Facing Design

Designed for comfort and efficiency, the wearable NavVis VLX 3 allows operators to scan at walking speed. Features include grip and shoulder pads, a stabilizing belt, and a built-in screen for targeted, forward-facing scanning.

Operator scanning an indoor corridor using the mobile mapping system

Advanced Geo-Registration

The system integrates smoothly with standard survey tools, capturing control points from Total Stations and GNSS rovers. It supports both local and global coordinate systems for precise dataset alignment.

Portable Folding System

A unique hinged structure lets the NavVis VLX 3 fold compactly into a protective case or backpack, making solo transport and setup quick and convenient.

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Seamless Transportation

Whether travelling between nearby sites or flying cross-country, users can choose between a rugged wheeled case or a compact backpack for easy mobility.

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Live Scanning Feedback

The built-in touchscreen provides live visual feedback, helping operators ensure full coverage during every scan.

Top view of the NavVis VLX sensor head highlighting its multi-sensor configuration

Maximum Coverage

With an almost unobstructed field of view, it captures both indoor and outdoor environments comprehensively for large-scale projects.

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Superior Accuracy

Powered by next-generation SLAM technology, the NavVis VLX 3 achieves accuracy levels that exceed industry standards.

Industry-leading Data Quality with the NavVis VLX 3

Structural line drawing of a steel bridge captured for digital documentation using mobile mapping

Preserve Original Details

Point cloud surface reconstruction preserves details while removing noise for more efficient use in 2D drawings and 3D models.
Photograph of a steel bridge walkway suitable for NavVis VLX reality capture applications

Highly Realistic Texturing

Highly detailed point clouds include color and realistic texturing. In areas where images are not allowed, high-definition intensity values enable better understanding of your environment.
3D point cloud of an indoor hallway with people, captured using the NavVis VLX system

Detect & Remove Dynamic Objects

Objects that move through the scan are automatically detected and removed from point clouds during post-processing, resulting in less manual work.
Detailed point cloud of a brick building façade generated from NavVis VLX scanning

Robust SLAM

Robust SLAM algorithms can accurately capture the entire building including the facade and surroundings.
Aerial-style point cloud of an urban street and railway area captured with mobile mapping

Highly Realistic Texturing

Highly detailed point clouds include color and realistic texturing. In areas where images are not allowed, high-definition intensity values enable better understanding of your environment.
Close-up point cloud of steel bridge structural elements captured using NavVis VLX

Reduced Point Cloud Noise

NavVis VLX 3 generates sharper details and thinner point cloud slices for precise modeling and meshing results.

A Complete Reality Capture Solution

Taken together, NavVis VLX and NavVis IVION Core offer a complete reality capture solution for the built environment that makes your digital assets accessible from everywhere.

Benefit from the NavVis IVION Processing and take your processing workflows to the next level.

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Full product view of the NavVis VLX mobile mapping system
Close-up of the NavVis VLX interface screen showing live mapping feedback
Top-down sensor head view of the NavVis VLX with multi-camera arrangement
Operator using the NavVis VLX to scan an indoor environment
Technician wearing the NavVis VLX outdoors in an urban setting
Female Technician wearing the NavVis VLX outdoors in an urban setting

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Frequently Asked Questions

What environments can the NavVis VLX 3 scan?

It captures accurate data indoors and outdoors using advanced navvis lidar, making it ideal for buildings, construction sites and facades.

How portable is the NavVis VLX 3?

The wearable mobile mapping system folds for transport and is easy to carry, so operators can scan while walking with minimal setup.

What accuracy can I expect from the VLX3?

The navvis lidar system with dual 32-layer sensors delivers high-quality point clouds and realistic textures suitable for BIM and surveying.

Does the VLX3 support geo-registration?

Yes, the navvis vlx 3 aligns to control points, GNSS or total station data, making it easy to integrate into project coordinate systems.

What makes the NavVis VLX 3 different?

The vlx3 offers wearable scanning, high-performance lidar, real-time feedback, dynamic object removal and fast deployment compared to static or vehicle-based systems.