Riegl's Hybrid Laser Scanner - VZ600i

In this video, we take a closer look at the Riegl VZ600i Laser Scanner and its kinematic mode, which brings the speed of mobile LiDAR to a survey‑grade terrestrial laser scanner (TLS). The VZ600i has already been recognized as one of the fastest static terrestrial scanners on the market, and with kinematic capability, it can now be mounted on a backpack, vehicle, or boat for continuous mobile data capture. Unlike traditional SLAM scanners, the VZ600i relies heavily on GNSS positioning, IMU integration, and strip adjustment during post‑processing to achieve high accuracy. This makes it well‑suited for outdoor survey applications such as mining, infrastructure mapping, and large‑scale monitoring where consistent GNSS visibility is available. Topics covered in this video include: How kinematic mode works on the VZ600i compared to SLAM workflows The role of GNSS + IMU for trajectory correction Differences between survey‑grade LiDAR and navigation‑oriented LiDAR pucks (beam divergence, point density, fidelity) Field testing results using both radar and fixed‑frame modes Accuracy and noise comparison between kinematic vs static TLS datasets Cost considerations (GNSS antenna, RiSCAN Pro kinematic license) Recent Riegl updates improving workflows and data management If you’re evaluating TLS vs SLAM for professional survey projects, want to understand how the VZ600i performs in mobile mapping environments, or are comparing platforms like NavVis VLX, Emesent Hovermap, Z+F FlexScan, Leica RTC360 or BLK2GO, this walkthrough will help you see where the VZ600i fits in.