GeoCue LP360 Drone

GeoCue LP360 Drone is a UAV LiDAR and photogrammetry data processing platform that delivers a full geospatial workflow for your LiDAR and imagery. Process, analyze, and maximize drone survey data to produce valuable information and deliverables with integrated visualization, QA/QC tools, classification, 3D editing, and analysis. The intuitive workflow supports multi-flight import and processing, a GIS interface for combining other geospatial data, and powerful point cloud visualization with multiple synchronized windows.

What is LP360 Drone?

LP360 Drone is the core application for drone geospatial workflows, built to help you maximize LiDAR and imagery with robust visualization, QA/QC, classification, 3D editing, and analysis capabilities. It includes the features below.

• Intuitive workflow
• Multi-flight import and processing
• GIS interface allowing combination with other geospatial data
• Powerful point cloud visualization with multiple and synchronized windows

LP360 Drone Features List

Intuitive Sensor Processing Workflow:

• Import data and perform quality check
• Manage coordinate systems – datum and projection
• Split LiDAR data in strips
• Enhance strip matching with Strip Align and Adjustment (additional module required)
• Integrated photogrammetry workflow (additional module required)
• License Features
• Desktop application with floating license (one device)
• Project size limited to 10km2

LiDAR and Imagery 3D Explorer Tool:

• Synchronized three windows viewer (2D, 3D, profile) for advanced visualization
• LiDAR quality control and repair tools
• Extensive filtering capabilities by any combination of class, elevation range, intensity etc.
• Advanced 3D feature edit tools
• Image Explorer allows the selection of images containing any point selected on the point cloud for contextual inspection
• Desktop patrolling capabilities for systematic review of features in a 3D environment

Powerful Product Creation Tools:

• Smoothing tools
• Ground classification tools (automated)
• Breakline digitalization tool and enforcement
• Digital elevation model/digital terrain model tool
• Volume calculation, automatic base (toe extraction)
• Classify by GIS data layers and features (including 3D points, lines, and polygons)
• Convert 2D vectors to 3D by automated surface elevation and extraction

For DJI L1 & L2 Users:

with LP360 Drone:

• Import your processed data from the DJI L1 or L2 after Terra processing
• Easily adjust and correct the LAS format, with the ability to split LAS files into manageable strips
• Clean and prepare data efficiently for the Strip Align Add-On

With DJI L1/L2 Cloud Batch Processing Add-On:

• Import your raw project data directly from the DJI L1 or L2 (No DJI Terra processing needed)
• Seamlessly process PPK, GNSS/INS trajectory data directly from raw files
• Streamline your workflow by processing everything within LP360, saving time and enhancing accuracy

Maximize Your Workflow With Add-On Products

Process, analyze, and maximize drone survey data, producing valuable information and deliverables

Strip Align for Drone

$1,625 / year

(Requires LP360 Drone)

LiDAR strip alignment fixes dynamic errors between strips to improve consistency and alignment between scan lines.

• Fixes dynamic errors between strips to improve consistency and alignment
• Set up and dispatch strip alignment in LP360 Drone
• Compatible LiDAR sensors - DJI L1 & L2, Wingtra LiDAR, TrueView & Microdrones
• Surface Precision

3D Accuracy

$1,080 / year

(Requires LP360 Drone)

3D Accuracy: automated horizontal and vertical checks remove the need for manual interaction

• “AutoTarget” – Automatically find a 3D target on a drone dataset
• Calculation of correction for any 3D target
• Use with ground control equipment
• Works with checkboards, concentric targets, or Accuracy Star

DJI L1/L2 Cloud Batch Processing

$600 / year

(Requires LP360 Drone)

Process your DJI L1/L2 data efficiently and automatically from Raw Data directly in LP360 using DJI Terra Cloud.

• Automatically process DJI L2/L1 data from raw flight data
• Process multi flight concurrently, making your multi flight processing faster
• Handle flight with RTK, or PPK/Base Station processing seamlessly
• Convert your data to your coordinate system
• Includes 20 flights per month
• 1 user included

Auto AI Ground Classification

$1,320 / year

(Requires LP360 Drone)

Leverage the power of AI and the Cloud to process computer intensive automatic ground classification.

• Access to the Cloud AI Ground Classifier directly from your desktop in LP360
• Single click submission of automatic AI ground classification job
• Includes 5 regular jobs per month (regular job means 0 to 10GB project.)
• 1 user included

Cloud Collaborate

$900 / year

(Requires LP360 Drone)

LP360 Cloud Collaborate allows to access the LP360 Cloud Streaming, Viewer, Storage, and PowerSearch.

• Upload and store data online
• Share your data easily
• 200GB of data storage included
• 1 user included
• Search your data online by geographical location
• View your data online
• Stream your data instead of downloading it - up to 50 GB/month

Photogrammetry With Agisoft

$515 / year

(Requires LP360 Drone)

Drive Agisoft directly from LP360: Create products directly from LP360 and create Agisoft project seamlessly for further editing and processing in Agisoft (License purchase separately)

• Create Photogrammetry products directly from LP360
• Create Agisoft project seamlessly for further editing and processing
• Metashape license priced separately

Photo

$540 / year

(Requires LP360 Drone)

Photo engine to produce fast backdrop orthophotos for your LiDAR project

• Create your orthophoto backdrop in a completely integrated workflow
• Efficient fast processing
• Export photo package to your 3rd party Photogrammetry software
• Compatible with DJI (P1, L1, P4 RTK , M30), TrueView & Microdrones sensors

Business Intelligence

$1,625 / year

(Requires LP360 Drone)

Advanced tools allowing business specific processing and workflows.

• Application-specific processing and workflows
• Automatic planar surface and building footprint
• Automatic rail alignment extraction and top of rail classification
• Automatic powerline classification
• Individual tree segmentation
• Surface Precision
• Requires specialized training (ask for pricing)

Unlimited

$1,625 / year

(Requires LP360 Drone)

Unlimited project size and batch processing. For users with projects larger than 10km2.

• Simultaneous Configuration for Multiple Cycle Processing
• No km2 limitation
• Same features as LP360 Drone with unlimited dataset size

Cloud Photo 3000

$3,180 / year

(Requires LP360 Drone)

• Photogrammetry processing powered by GPU optimized cloud services (3000 photos included).
• Photogrammetry processing by GPU optimized cloud services- 3000 photos included
• Includes Photo and Photogrammetry with Agisoft add on features
• Additional cloud data allowance available

LP360 streamlines processing across LiDAR datasets from UAV, airborne, and mobile platforms. When your data is provided as standard LAS or LAS with trajectory, you can apply the complete geospatial toolbox to create high quality deliverables. Supported sensors include:

• CHCNAV
• DJI
• LiDARUSA
• Microdrones
• Phoenix LiDAR
• Quantum Systems
• RESEPI
• Riegl
• Rock Robotic
• TrueView
• Wingtra
• YellowScan

LP360 Strip Align

Before After

Data can exhibit small geometric inconsistency, especially when combining data from multiple flights. Strip Align for LP360 Drone detects and corrects these errors using sensor-specific mathematical modeling. The process is fully automated with no need for project-specific tuning or leaving the LP360 Drone environment. Press a button and it works.

LP360 Cloud Collaborate

Take collaboration to the next level with LP360 Cloud Collaborate. Integrate cloud storage, streaming, and advanced search to optimize your workflow and enhance collaboration among team members, partners, and clients.

• Flexible Cloud Storage: Securely store all LP360 data in one place. Start at 200 GB and expand as projects grow. Access via LP360 Cloud and desktop.
• Real-Time Data Streaming: Stream and share only what you need without downloading full files.
• Automatic Ground Classifications: Includes two automatic ground classifications per month.
• PowerSearch: Find data by map outline or metadata such as location, date, and classification.
• Enhanced Security: State-of-the-art security with AWS-backed encryption, hosted in Ohio.

Enjoy a More User-Friendly Experience

The new LP360 graphical user interface makes it easier to complete processing and generate high-quality deliverables in an intuitive GIS environment. Ribbons are introduced, including custom ribbons and toolbars tailored to your workflow.

Tools are organized into ribbon tabs:

• Project: Everything needed to manage your project.
• Sensor: Merges TV Workflow and Utilities for a smooth path from cycle import to point cloud and orthomapping.
• Map + Map Toolbar: Map features are accessible above the main map with fewer items in the tab.
• Cloud: Direct access to LP360 Cloud.
• Support: Get help from the GeoCue Customer Support team.
• Custom: Build your own ribbon and toolbar.
• Quick Access Toolbar: Pin favorite features for fast access.

Get the Most Out of Your L1 & L2 Data With LP360 Drone

• Manage coordinate systems (geoid, grid to ground, local site, datum and epoch change).
• Leverage three synchronized viewing windows and the Image Explorer tool.
• QC/QA with automatic ground control detection and 3D correction.
• Access advanced tools such as smoothing, automated outlier removal, automatic classification, breaklines, DTM and contour generation, export to CAD formats, volumetric calculations, powerline encroachment tools, and more.
• Customize and define your own workflow with the new GUI.
• Extend with LP360 Cloud (optional add-on) to store, search, share, and stream data from any LP360 Desktop.

LPLAS File Format: Improve the Viewing Experience

Before After

Opening an LPLAS file in LP360 enables optimized viewing. You can also convert existing LAS libraries to LPLAS to enhance legacy datasets.

Important Note: An LPLAS file is a LAS file and follows ASPRS specifications.

• Extension is .LAS.
• Compatible with any software that reads a LAS file.
• Conforms to the most up-to-date LAS standard.

New: LANDXML Export

Responding to user requests, LP360 now exports to the LANDXML format commonly used in land development and transportation, enabling continued work in CAD environments.

LP360 Version 2024.1

What’s New:

• TV540 support
• Wingtra support / new post process tool
• Support for DJI L2
• DJI PPK utility
• Trajectory processing via Job Manager
• Single Cycle View mode
• Auto checkout of licenses as needed
• Surface Precision (SDASN)
• Tree Segmentation (ITS) (EXP)
• LP360 Cloud processing
• LP360 Cloud raster support
• LP360 Cloud raster streaming
• Export Wizard batch processing via Job Manager
• Translation / rotation of rasters

If you are using LP360 for ArcGIS, your system should also meet the requirements of your licensed ESRI software. In all cases, including True View EVO, the minimum recommended specifications are listed below.

Computer and Processor

PC with a Pentium processor or equivalent, 2.2 GHz minimum. Hyperthreading or multi-core recommended. Intel i7 or equivalent CPU. More cores improve processing speed.

Memory

16 GB RAM or more recommended.

Storage

• 256 GB SSD minimum recommended
• 2.4 GB of free disk space for installation (additional space required for data)
• Secondary storage recommended for data (for example, 2 TB HDD)

Drives and Ports

USB interface port. USB 3.0 recommended for transferring data from TrueView USB Mass Storage.

Display

1920 × 1080 or higher with 256 colors or better. High-resolution 4K displays may require configuring EVO shortcut properties per Microsoft recommendations. Dual displays are highly recommended for office setups.

Video Card

OpenGL 4.5 runtime minimum, 64 MB VRAM required (256 MB or greater recommended). NVIDIA graphics recommended but not required.

Operating System

Windows 10 (32-bit and 64-bit), Windows 11 (64-bit), and server equivalents (Windows Server 2022 for Windows 11). .NET Framework 4.8 or newer.

ESRI Software (Optional)

ArcGIS Desktop 10.3.1 or above. ArcGIS 10.8.1 recommended. Any license level.

License Server and Floating/Concurrent Licensing

TCP/IP network card.

Network

High-speed network access required for LP360 Cloud processing. For subscription systems, trajectory processing is supported in the cloud only.

ESRI Minimum Requirements

See ESRI details here: ArcGIS Desktop System Requirements

Notes

• Windows 10 support for ESRI begins at ArcGIS 10.3.1. LP360 for Windows is fully supported on Windows 10.
• Microsoft Windows 11 is supported on ArcGIS 10.8.1 and 10.8.2 only.

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