Surveyor capturing data with the Emesent GX1 on a survey pole
Emesent GX1

Scan faster, without sacrificing accuracy

GX1 gives surveyors what they’ve been asking for: mobile scanning speed with accuracy you can rely on, time and time again. With 5–10 mm global accuracy and integrated premium RTK georeferencing, you no longer have to choose between fast scanning and accuracy you can trust.

Simple enough for juniors. Powerful enough for experts. GX1 pairs Emesent’s award-winning SLAM with integrated RTK georeferencing so you can walk on site, press go, and capture survey-grade 3D data across the widest range of environments. Supplied in Australia and New Zealand by Drochaid.

Why GX1

Built for the way surveyors actually work

Emesent SLAM: results you can trust

Emesent SLAM: results you can trust

Delivering under 10 mm global accuracy both indoors and out, Emesent SLAM excels across the widest range of environments.

Capture more, faster

Capture more, faster

Complete complex scans in hours instead of days, without slowing down to set up.

A simplified user experience

A simplified user experience

Simple enough for juniors to operate confidently within days, yet powerful enough for experienced surveyors.

One device. Any project. Flexible georeferencing.

One device. Any project. Flexible georeferencing.

Switch between backpack, survey pole, vehicle mount and handheld harness to suit the job in front of you.

At a glance

Key technical specifications

Global accuracy
5–10 mm
Local accuracy
5 mm
RTK / PPK accuracy
15 mm
Scan precision
2 mm
LiDAR range
300 m · up to 1.92M pts/sec
Image coverage
360° FOV · 4 × 20 MP
IP rating
IP65
Operating temperature
−10 °C to 45 °C
Onboard storage
2 TB
Battery life
60 minutes
Power
54 Wh removable Li-ion
Processing
Unlimited · on-premise
Proven technology

Powerful results, end to end

Integrated RTK

Integrated RTK

A premium 448-channel RTK receiver delivers 0.6 cm + 0.5 ppm horizontal accuracy with real-time monitoring through the Commander app. PPK support available.

4 × 20 MP cameras

4 × 20 MP cameras

360° horizontal and 284° vertical coverage, with automated people masking and 360° panoramas embedded directly in E57 files.

Unlimited processing, no usage fees

Unlimited processing, no usage fees

Process unlimited datasets on-premise with no per-scan charges or cloud processing costs.

Enhanced end-to-end workflows

Enhanced end-to-end workflows

A complete ecosystem from Commander field monitoring to Aura processing, with integrations for Revit, Trimble, Bentley and Leica.

Mounting options

One device, four ways to deploy

Backpack mount

Backpack mount

The GX1 carry case doubles as a backpack mount for overhead scanning.

Supported handheld

Supported handheld

A quick-mount accessory for confined areas and maximum manoeuvrability.

Survey pole

Survey pole

Mounts on industry-standard survey poles for extended reach and precise control points.

Vehicle mount

Vehicle mount

Available separately for large-scale projects captured at vehicle speed.

Use cases

Use GX1 for

Topographic survey

Topographic survey

Capture roads, parks and open terrain quickly with survey-grade detail for accurate site models.

Scan to BIM

Scan to BIM

Produce clean, accurate point clouds ready to drop into Revit and your BIM workflow.

Construction progress monitoring

Construction progress monitoring

Track build progress over time and compare against design to catch issues early.

Tunnel survey

Tunnel survey

Map tunnels and underground spaces where GPS is unavailable, with reliable SLAM accuracy.

Adam Wylie, Operations Manager, Sonto

“GX1 is just a slicker unit where you’re able to turn up on site, press go and start capturing data. Still the same robust SLAM and great pickups as far as point cloud density goes, but packaged in a more thoughtful and efficient way.”

Adam Wylie · Operations Manager, Sonto

Ready to see GX1 for yourself?

Talk to our team about GX1 for your survey workflow