Top Mobile Mapping Systems in 2025

An overview and buyer's guide.

Mobile Mapping Systems are sophisticated geospatial data collection tools mounted on vehicles. They integrate cutting-edge technology like high-resolution cameras, LiDAR, radar, and other remote sensing systems with precise navigation sensors. This combination enables the creation of highly accurate GIS data, HD maps, and georeferenced images and video.

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MX90

Trimble, Inc.

The Trimble MX90 is a high-productivity mobile mapping system for large-scale projects. It combines a 72 MP spherical camera, dual laser system with an effective measurement rate up to 3.6 MHz, and enhanced GNSS precision.

MX60

Trimble, Inc.

The Trimble MX60 delivers powerful mobile scanning and imaging for asset management. It has a spherical camera with up to 72 MP.

MX50

Trimble, Inc.

The Trimble MX50 delivers accurate point clouds with immersive imagery using a 30 MP spherical camera (six 5 MP sensors).

MX9

Trimble, Inc.

The Trimble MX9 combines state-of-the-art hardware with intuitive software. It has a 30 MP spherical camera (six 5 MP sensors), two 12 MP side-facing cameras, and one 12 MP backward/downward-facing camera.

MX7

Trimble, Inc.

The Trimble MX7 makes it easier to manage assets. This system uses a 30 MP camera (six 5 MP CMOS sensors).

VMY-2

RIEGL

The RIEGL VMY-2 is a compact, dual-scanner mobile mapping system. It features two high-resolution miniVUX-HA LiDAR sensors, data acquisition up to 300 scan lines per second, and an optional integration of up to four cameras.

VMY-1

RIEGL

This compact and economical mapping system is well suited for basic mobile mapping applications. It can optionally integrate up to four cameras (DSLR and/or spherical).

VMX-2HA

RIEGL

This mobile mapping system is designed for high-speed data acquisition.

VMX-RAIL

RIEGL

This mobile mapping system is specifically designed for rail applications.

VMQ-1HA

RIEGL

This mobile mapping system is designed for quick and efficient data acquisition.

VMZ

RIEGL

This mobile mapping system captures data at highway speeds.

miniVUX-HA

RIEGL

This high-performance LiDAR sensor is known for its compact size and accuracy.

VUX-1HA

RIEGL

This high-performance LiDAR sensor is known for its accuracy and long-range capabilities.

Citymapper

Horus View and Explore

The Horus Citymapper is ideal for asset management and HD mapping, features the Teledyne spherical camera (Ladybug5+ or Ladybug6) to capture streets, railways, and waterways.

Heron

Gexcel

This compact and robust system uses SLAM technology to capture 3D data quickly and accurately.

PolyMapper HS

PolyExplore Inc.

The PolyMapper HS is a mobile HD mapping system with a 360° LiDAR, front-view industrial camera, and tightly-coupled GNSS/INS, delivering centimeter-level accuracy mapping results.

PolyMapper HS 360

PolyExplore Inc.

The PolyMapper HS 360 features the same specifications as the HS model but includes an integrated panoramic camera with 8K resolution and a frame rate up to 30 fps.

Ladybug5+

Teledyne

This spherical camera offers 8k30 or 4k60 spherical 360° imaging with an accuracy of 2 mm at 10 m. It has an IP65 rating, making it ideal for outdoor use.

Ladybug6

Teledyne

The Teledyne Ladybug6 high-resolution spherical/panorama camera, designed for mobile mapping in all weather conditions, captures 72 MP (12 MP from each of its six sensors) images with an accuracy of ± 2 mm at 10 m. It is IP67-rated.

MS 96

Viametris

This lightweight and modular 3D scanning head is compatible with several accessories for continuous scanning. This system features a 96 MP camera (4x24 MP sensors) with CMOS global shutter sensors and a frame rate of 5 images/sec.

MLX

NavVis

The MLX is a handheld mobile mapping system designed for smaller or confined spaces. It combines a 32-layer lidar sensor with four 12 MP cameras for panoramic images and two 2 MP cameras for visual odometry.

VLX 2

NavVis

The VLX 2 is a wearable mobile mapping system that uses two 16-layer lidar sensors and four 20 MP cameras to capture 360º images and point clouds. Its folding design ensures easy transportation.

VLX 3

NavVis

The NavVis VLX 3 is a wearable dynamic scanning system for indoor and outdoor reality capture. It uses two 32-layer lidar sensors, four 20 MP cameras, and SLAM technology to generate high-quality point clouds and panoramic images. It features a folding design for easy transport and mobility.

Orbis Premium

FARO

The Orbis Premium enhances mobile scanning with a new, powerful camera and an IP54 rating. This system combines Flash Technologyâ„¢ with a 72-megapixel camera to provide high-quality colored point clouds.

Viking

Mosaic

The Mosaic Viking is the world’s highest resolution 360° camera.

Mosaic 51

Mosaic

The Mosaic 51 is a durable and precise 360º panoramic camera for urban mapping and surveying. It is a standalone unit with a 12.3K resolution, onboard GNSS receiver, built-in computer, and large internal storage. It can also be integrated with external IMUs, GNSS, and LiDAR.

Mosaic X

Mosaic

This 360º street view mapping camera boasts a 13.5K resolution equirectangular panorama using six 12.32 MP global shutter sensors with 2.74 μm pixel dimensions.

Mosaic Xplor

Mosaic

This backpack camera combines a 13.5K resolution camera with 360º x 120º LiDAR capture

imajbox 3

imajing

This mobile mapping system uses an 8.9 MP CMOS camera with a global shutter and a 100° horizontal field of view

imajbox 360

imajing

This all-in-one panoramic mobile mapping system features an integrated panoramic camera and is designed for simple operation and efficient data collection.

AlphaUni 20

CHC Navigation

The CHCNAV AlphaUni 20 is designed for precise point cloud generation in applications such as pavement assessment and asset management. It includes a high-precision GNSS + IMU system and an optional 45 MP camera with a 21 mm or 35 mm focal length.

AlphaUni 1300

CHC Navigation

The CHCNAV AlphaUni 1300 is a multi-platform LiDAR system combining a high-precision long-range laser scanner, Riegl's Waveform LiDAR technology, and a high-precision inertial navigation unit. It is designed for airborne and ground surveying, with a range of up to 1845 meters and optional camera integration.

IP-S3

Topcon

This compact 3D mobile mapping system features a rotating LiDAR sensor and a six-lens digital camera system for 360-degree high-resolution spherical images.

Fly & Drive

YellowScan

This multi-platform LiDAR system can be mounted on vehicles or UAVs.

FlexScan

Z+F

This mobile mapping SLAM platform, suitable for various applications, includes a panoramic camera to colorize mobile scan data.

MapCam

Z+F

This camera system is designed to colorize point cloud data from the Z+F PROFILER 9012 scanner. It features two high-resolution cameras and can capture images at speeds up to 90 km/h.

LiMobile M1

GreenValley International

This mobile laser scanning system is designed to quickly obtain 3D data of roads and surrounding features. It integrates a 45-degree tilted LiDAR sensor, a high-resolution camera, and a Ladybug5+ panoramic camera

Pegasus TRK500 Neo

Leica Geosystems

This advanced mobile mapping solution is equipped with a single scanner (500,000 measurements/sec), MultiReturn feature for capturing detailed, multi-layered data and a SmartFusion camera system with up to 120MP integral view.

Pegasus TRK700 Neo

Leica Geosystems

This advanced mobile mapping solution is equipped with a dual scanners (1,000,000 measurements/sec), MultiReturn feature for capturing detailed, multi-layered data and a SmartFusion camera system with up to 120MP integral view.

Pegasus TRK Evo

Leica Geosystems

This high-end mobile mapping system is designed for detailed mapping applications

Pegasus TRK100

Leica Geosystems

This entry-level mobile mapping solution is designed for small-scale urban planning and asset management projects. It features a SmartFusion camera system

RFM2-UAV22

Phoenix LIDAR Systems

The RFM2 is an accessory that converts a RANGER-UAV22 FLEX single scanner system into a dual scanner mobile mapping system. It includes an optional Ladybug 5+ / 6 camera.