Hovermap is a mobile mapping LiDAR scanner that captures 3D point clouds with onboard SLAM. It operates without GNSS and is used in underground mines, tunnels, indoor spaces, and other GNSS-denied environments. Hovermap can be handheld, worn on a backpack, or mounted to a vehicle or a supported drone. When mounted to a supported drone, Hovermap can also fly with Pilot Assist.
Hovermap runs Cortex as its onboard software. Cortex performs the live SLAM computation, manages the onboard sensors, and records the scan data. Commander connects to Hovermap to display the live scan, configure settings, and start and stop missions. After a scan completes, offload the recorded data to a computer. Process the data in Aura to produce the final point cloud.
This section covers:
Get to know Hovermap: Hardware interfaces, specifications, supported platforms, accessories, and pre-mission preparation.
Scanning with Hovermap: Mission modes, scanning techniques, the Hovermap workflow, colorization, and georeferencing.
Warnings and notifications: Pre-mission and in-mission alerts, platform and DJI notifications, tablet notifications, and Commander status notifications.
Hovermap maintenance: Lens cleaning, storage, calibration, and routine care.
Troubleshooting: Scan data recovery, feature upgrades, USB offload failures, remote validation datasets, and calibration file uploads.