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Zion

A compact vertical system for unpressurized cabins — the most accessible way into Geiger-mode collection.

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Zion Geiger-mode lidar system
3,000–12,000 ft
Flying height
9–12M
Points / second
5 cm
Typical vertical precision
28 km² / hr
Area rate @ 3,500 ft
Specifications

Zion at a glance.

Every 3DEO system shares the same Geiger-mode architecture and agile scanning — they differ in altitude band, throughput, and how they mount to the aircraft.

Flying height3,000–12,000 ft
Measurement rate9–12M denoised points/sec
Detector pixels4,000
Angular resolution76 μrad
Typical vertical precision5 cm
Laser power35 W
Weight213 lbs
ConfigurationVertical orientation, unpressurized cabin
Mounting20-inch optical port
Zion
Example collection

Real data, from real flights.

Before & after digital defoliation, captured at 3,500 ft with an area collection rate of 28 km² / hr.

  • Vertical orientation, unpressurized cabin
  • 9–12M denoised points per second
  • Processed end-to-end in Acadia
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Zion example collection
ZION · Before & after digital defoliation
Works with Acadia

Every Zion collection is processed in Acadia, 3DEO’s software suite — turning raw single-photon returns into finished, validated point clouds with reflectivity, height-above-ground, and confidence metadata.

About Acadia →Software & Systems (PDF)
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