Scanning with Hovermap

This section covers how to capture scan data with Hovermap: planning a mission, applying the right scanning technique, and capturing in ways that enable georeferencing, colorization of the point cloud, and extraction of 360-degree imagery.

New to Hovermap? Begin with Hovermap workflow for an overview of how a scan moves from setup to captured data, then explore the specialised topics as needed.

Capture and techniques

Plan missions and apply proven techniques to get complete, high-quality coverage.

• Mission modes

• Scanning techniques

• Hovermap workflow

• Capture 360 panoramic images with Hovermap

Georeferencing

Tie scan data to real-world coordinates for survey-grade accuracy.

• Best practice for RTK

• Capture a Hovermap scan with PPK georeferencing

Colorization

Add real-world colour to point cloud data for clearer, more readable results.

• Introduction to colorization

• Colorization with Hovermap

• Colorization initial setup guide

• Capturing a scan with colorization