3DMakerpro Raven vs. Eagle: Scanning The World's Largest Bat - LiDAR & Gaussian Splatting Comparison

In this video, I take the 3DMaker Pro Raven and Eagle LiDAR scanners to downtown Louisville, Kentucky, to capture a digital twin of the iconic Louisville Slugger giant bat. This isn't just a basic scan; I'm testing these units in a real-world outdoor environment, comparing their data density, ease of use, and how they handle high-contrast scenes. I also dive into 3D Gaussian Splatting (3DGS) results and show you a "hack" to get Eagle-level sharpness out of the Raven by converting splat data into point clouds. 00:00 Intro: Scanning the Louisville Slugger Bat 00:14 3DMaker Pro Raven Setup & Settings 01:11 Raven Scanning: Closing the Loop 02:11 Disclosure: Review Unit Info 03:16 Where to Download the Raw Assets 05:42 Pro Tip: The High-Pole Pass (17ft Up!) 07:22 Fun Fact: Is the Giant Bat a Chimney? 11:21 Safely De-telescoping the Gear 13:03 3DMaker Pro Eagle Setup & GPS/PPK 15:15 Real-World Reference: Insta360 Ace Pro 2 Video 18:41 Result Review: Eagle Gaussian Splat 19:40 Result Review: Raven Gaussian Splat (Shocking Detail!) 22:03 LiDAR Breakdown in Blender 23:20 Side-by-Side: Sharpness vs. Black Object Detection 24:33 The Raven "Trick": Splats to Point Clouds 25:28 Final 3-Way Render Comparison & Conclusion Disclaimer: The Raven LiDAR scanner featured in this video was provided by 3DMakerpro for review purposes. They have not reviewed or approved this video prior to posting, and all opinions expressed are my own. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Items I used while making this video: https://store.3dmakerpro.com/products... https://store.3dmakerpro.com/products... https://amzn.to/4sRXDzK Full LiDAR Content Creation Video Link:    • 3DMakerpro Raven Review and LIDAR CloudCom...   Project Files to follow along with or download final results. https://drive.google.com/drive/folder... In this video, you'll see: Real-world workflows: How I use a 15-foot painter pole to get dense data at the top of buildings. Hardware comparisons: Screen visibility, GPS/PPK connection speeds, and handling reflective surfaces like black light posts. Blender Renders: A side-by-side technical breakdown of the LiDAR point clouds vs. Gaussian Splat results. Free Assets: Want to play with the data yourself? Check the pinned comment for a Google Drive link containing the .las and .e57 files from this session. #3dmakerpro #3dscanning #LiDAR #3DMakerPro #GaussianSplatting #Blender3D #TechReview #LouisvilleSlugger #DigitalTwin #3DModeling #Raven #Eagle #3dgs