Heron®


Heron® is the Gexcel laser scanner mobile system in a walking or driving configuration, ideal for indoor and outdoor. By using Heron®, 3D real time mapping and localization are possible, e.g. to make change detection analysis.


Reconstructor® is fully integrated in the Heron® processing and analysis pipeline to 

  • set up  georeferenced point clouds to be imported in Heron® Desktop for the Global Optimization
  • import and manage Heron® acquisitions
    • Edit Heron® Surveys
    • colorize Heron® point clouds (for instruments provided with camera)
    • Navigate through the Heron® Surveys (also with cameras information, if present)
    • Extract X-Ray orthophotos (Blueprints) and dimensioning them
  • georeference the Heron® Surveys by using targets
  • create Reference Maps from external 3D models and point clouds
  • export the Heron® data to third party software and platforms.



All these features are available in the  HERON Toolbar in Reconstructor® and are indicated in the following: