NEWS, PRESS
Vermessung Schmid Sets New Benchmarks in UAV-based Surveying Using RIEGL Laser Scanners
Austrian based company relies on RIEGL LiDAR technology to expand its high-tech measurement portfolio.
Combination of Drone and LiDAR Sensor for New Applications
Vermessung Schmid, an established surveying and geospatial company based in Klosterneuburg, Lower Austria, is combining the RIEGL VUX‑120²³ laser scanner with the DJI Matrice 400 drone to achieve higher performance across a wider range of applications.
With its exceptional data accuracy and high point density, the VUX-120²³ is among the most advanced LiDAR sensors on the global market. We are particularly proud of RIEGL’s proprietary and innovative RiLOC-F technology – a combination of an inertial measurement unit (IMU) and GNSS, where the use of a nearby local base station during data post-processing ensures maximum accuracy in the georeferencing of highly precise LiDAR data.
The combination of a drone and the VUX-120²³ opens up new application possibilities in 3D terrain modeling, forestry, utility mapping, infrastructure planning, and in any situation where conventional surveying methods reach their limits. With its long range, high data density, and robust flight platform, the system delivers reliable results even in complex, forested, or hard-to-access terrain.
Our long-standing partnership with RIEGL is a key driver of our technological progress. We are proud to be among the first companies in Austria to put this new technology into productive use and to provide our customers with even more precise and efficient surveying services.
With this technological step, Vermessung Schmid reinforces its position as an innovation leader in the Austrian surveying industry and sends a strong signal for the performance and competitiveness of RIEGL’s advanced technology.
About Vermessung Schmid
Founded in 1951, Vermessungsbüro Schmid is now operating in its third generation across a wide range of surveying disciplines. The company’s portfolio spans from classical cadastral surveying and engineering surveying to photogrammetry and laser scanning, as well as the development of GIS solutions, building surveys, and 3D city and terrain models. The use of state-of-the-art technologies and active involvement in forward-looking developments are of paramount importance. With a workforce of more than 30 employees, the company is small enough to respond flexibly to individual project and customer requirements, yet large enough to efficiently handle extensive and complex projects within short time frames.
