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Zion

A compact vertical system for unpressurized cabins — the most accessible way into Geiger-mode collection.

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Zion Geiger-mode lidar system
3,000–12,000 ft
Flying height
9–12M
Points / second
5 cm
Typical vertical precision
100 km² / hr
Area rate @ 3,500 ft
Specifications

Zion at a glance.

Every 3DEO system shares the same Geiger-mode architecture and agile scanning — they differ in altitude band, throughput, and how they mount to the aircraft.

Flying height3,000–12,000 ft
Measurement rate9–12M denoised points/sec
Detector pixels4,000
Angular resolution76 μrad · 19 cm GSD @ 8,000 ft
Typical vertical precision5 cm
Laser power35 W
Weight213 lbs
ConfigurationVertical orientation, unpressurized cabin
Mounting20-inch optical port
Zion
Example collection

Real data, from real flights.

Before & after digital defoliation, captured at 3,500 ft with an area collection rate of 28 km² / hr.

  • Vertical orientation, unpressurized cabin
  • 9–12M denoised points per second
  • Processed end-to-end in Acadia
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Before & after digital defoliation — Zion collection
System: Zion · Collection altitude (AGL): 4,000 ft · Area collection rate: 5 km² / hr · Average point density: 350 ppsm
Works with Acadia

Every Zion collection is processed in Acadia, 3DEO’s software suite — turning raw single-photon returns into finished, validated point clouds with reflectivity, height-above-ground, and confidence metadata.

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Class IV laser warning label

Laser safetyDANGER. Invisible laser radiation. Avoid eye or skin exposure to direct or scattered radiation. Diode pulsed laser at 1064 nm. 33W MAX OUTPUT. 400 ps PULSE WIDTH. CLASS IV LASER.

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