Explore professional LiDAR scanners for 3D mapping, point cloud capture, construction documentation, topographic surveys, infrastructure inspection, and reality capture workflows.
Whether you need a terrestrial laser scanner for high-accuracy static scanning or a handheld LiDAR scanner for fast mobile mapping, this page helps you choose the right scanner category for your project.

Terrestrial LiDAR Scanners
High-accuracy terrestrial laser scanners for detailed point clouds, construction documentation, infrastructure surveys, engineering projects, and precise 3D mapping.
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Handheld LiDAR Scanners
Portable handheld LiDAR scanners for fast SLAM-based mapping, indoor and outdoor scanning, building surveys, stockpile measurement, and rapid field data capture.
View handheld LiDAR scanners →Which LiDAR scanner should you choose?
Choose Terrestrial LiDAR Scanners if:
You need high-accuracy static scanning, detailed point clouds, precise documentation, or survey-grade 3D data for engineering and construction projects.
Choose Handheld LiDAR Scanners if:
You need faster data capture, mobile mapping, flexible field operation, indoor scanning, outdoor scanning, or rapid SLAM-based point cloud collection.
For highest accuracy:
Terrestrial scanners are typically the better choice when precision, repeatability, and controlled scan positions are more important than speed.
For faster field capture:
Handheld LiDAR scanners are ideal when mobility, speed, and practical coverage are more important than traditional static scan workflows.
LiDAR scanners for professional 3D data capture
Metricop supplies LiDAR scanners for surveyors, engineers, construction professionals, mapping teams, inspection crews, and reality capture specialists. Choose between terrestrial and handheld LiDAR systems based on your required accuracy, speed, mobility, and project environment.
Need help choosing the right LiDAR scanner?
If you are not sure whether a terrestrial or handheld LiDAR scanner is the best fit for your workflow, contact our team and we will help you choose the right scanning solution.
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