XGRIDS Lixel L3 Handheld LiDAR Scanner
XGRIDS Lixel L3 Handheld LiDAR Scanner

XGRIDS Lixel L3 Handheld LiDAR Scanner

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XGRIDS Lixel L3 handheld LiDAR scanner

Survey-grade point clouds, textured meshes and photoreal 3D Gaussian Splatting from a single walkthrough, with RTK built into the body.

5 mmrelative accuracy, 1s, post-processed
120 mLiDAR range (0.7 m minimum)
640kpoints per second (32-channel)
2.5 kgincluding battery
XGRIDS Lixel L3 handheld LiDAR scanner

One pass, three deliverables

Walk the site at a normal pace. The L3 fuses LiDAR, three cameras, an IMU and GNSS into one trajectory, then produces every output you need from that same capture.

True-color point cloud

Measurable geometry for as-builts, Scan-to-BIM and topographic work. Opens directly in Autodesk ReCap, Revit and Civil 3D.

LAS, RCP, E57, PLY, ILAS

Textured mesh

Solid, photo-textured models for design review, GIS scenes and web delivery.

OBJ, OSGB, 3D Tiles (3TZ)

3D Gaussian Splatting

Photoreal, walkable scenes through Lixel CyberColor for digital twins, virtual production and client presentations.

LCC2, LCC, PLY, USD

The 5 mm figure, tested

XGRIDS validated the L3 with 7 production units running 20 independent scans of a 507 m² office floor, with long corridors, separate rooms and a stairwell. Target distances were checked against a Leica TS60 total station, with no ground control points used in processing.

1,524point-pair distances measured, 5.4 to 44.2 m apart
4.2 mm68th-percentile error, better than the 5 mm spec
98.8%of targets automatically extracted
2 cmabsolute accuracy (RMSE) with RTK, open sky

Results from XGRIDS' Lixel L3 Point Cloud Accuracy Validation white paper (v1.0, September 2026). Accuracy on your site depends on geometry, scan path and conditions. Download the white paper (PDF)

Built for the field

Lixel L3 rear view with the onboard display

Check your scan before you leave the site

A 4.3-inch, 1,000-nit display on the scanner shows the live trajectory, coverage and a model preview. The scan assistance system flags problems while you capture, so there is no return trip to fill a gap.

  • Real-time true-color point cloud and AI noise filtering
  • On-device measurement and panorama preview
  • AI removal of moving people and vehicles
Lixel L3 side view

RTK inside, not clipped on

The multi-frequency GNSS receiver is built into the housing and tracks GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, IRNSS and SBAS. Capture georeferenced data without an add-on module, or correct the trajectory afterward with PPK.

  • 0.8 cm + 1 ppm horizontal, 1.5 cm + 1 ppm vertical
  • 0.005° leveling with RTK fusion
  • Survey-pole mount and handle tip for control points
Lixel L3 front view showing the forward camera and LiDAR head

Color you can read in a dark plant room

Three cameras with a large 1/1.3-inch sensor and DCG HDR hold detail in low light and in scenes with bright windows and dark interiors. That color carries into the point cloud and makes 3DGS output look like the real place.

  • One forward camera plus two 200° panoramic cameras
  • 4096 × 3072 output per camera, 4K HDR
  • AI privacy blurring for faces and license plates

In the field

Operator capturing an outdoor site with the Lixel L3Lixel L3 outdoor captureLixel L3 outdoor captureLixel L3 outdoor captureLixel L3 front and rear views

Specifications

Accuracy
Relative accuracy (post-processed, 1s)5 mm
Point cloud thickness (post-processed)= 5 mm, within 10 m of walking path
Absolute accuracy, horizontal / vertical (RMSE)2 cm / 2 cm
Repeatability2 cm
Real-time relative accuracy1 cm
Real-time absolute accuracy (RMSE)2.5 cm
Leveling0.005° with RTK fusion; 0.02° without

Relative accuracy in a 500 m² test environment. Absolute accuracy and repeatability assume open sky, no multipath and good satellite geometry.

LiDAR
LaserClass 1, 905 nm (eye-safe)
Range0.7 – 120 m
Field of view360° × 270°
Channels16 or 32
Point rate320,000 pts/s (16-ch) / 640,000 pts/s (32-ch)
Cameras
Configuration1 forward camera (100° × 75°) + 2 panoramic cameras (200° × 200° each)
Sensor1/1.3" CMOS, 50 MP native
Output resolution4096 × 3072 per camera
HDRDCG 4K HDR
ShutterRolling
GNSS / RTK
ConstellationsGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, IRNSS, SBAS
RTK accuracyHorizontal 0.8 cm + 1 ppm; vertical 1.5 cm + 1 ppm
AntennaIntegrated, 360° RHCP, 4.0 dBi peak gain
Post-processingPPK supported
Hardware and environment
Dimensions206 × 107 × 329 mm
WeightApprox. 2.5 kg including battery
HousingAluminum alloy
Display4.3" TFT, 480 × 800, up to 1,000 nits
Storage1 TB UFS internal
InterfacesUSB 3.1 Gen 2; Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax; Bluetooth 5.2
Battery14.4 V, 3,350 mAh; up to 100 minutes operating time
Power consumption< 30 W
Operating temperature-20 °C to 50 °C
Ingress protectionIP54
Output formats and software
Point cloudLAS, RCP, E57, PLY, ILAS
MeshOBJ, OSGB
3D Gaussian SplattingLCC2, LCC, PLY
OtherJPG imagery, 3D Tiles (3TZ), USD
ProcessingLixelStudio (point cloud, mesh); Lixel CyberColor (3DGS)
Processing featuresMulti-session fusion and adjustment, control-point-free map fusion, stockpile volume calculation and comparison

16-channel or 32-channel?

Both models share the same range, cameras, RTK and accuracy. The only difference is LiDAR density.

Lixel L3 16-channelLixel L3 32-channel
Point rate320,000 pts/s640,000 pts/s
Best fitInteriors, as-builts, Scan-to-BIM, general surveyDense exteriors, facades, complex MEP, detailed 3DGS scenes
Range, accuracy, cameras, RTKIdentical

Not sure which fits your work? Tell us about your projects and we will recommend one.

Questions

How does the L3 compare with the Lixel L2 Pro?

The L3 is more accurate (validated 5 mm relative), has built-in RTK, larger-sensor HDR cameras and an onboard display. The L2 Pro remains the choice when you need range beyond 120 m.

Do I need ground control points?

Not for relative accuracy. The 5 mm validation was processed with no GCPs. For deliverables tied to a coordinate system, use the built-in RTK in open sky, or add control points with the survey-pole mount where you need extra confidence.

Will the data work in Revit and Civil 3D?

Yes. The L3 exports RCP for Autodesk ReCap, along with E57 and LAS, so point clouds load into Revit, Civil 3D and most survey and BIM software without a conversion step.

How long does a battery last?

Up to 100 minutes of operating time per battery. With 1 TB of onboard storage, you can capture several days of work before offloading.

Can I use it in rain?

The L3 is rated IP54, which covers dust and splashing water. It is not designed for steady rain.

Do you offer training, support or rentals?

Yes. AGS GIS provides onboarding, workflow training and ongoing support for every scanner we sell. Ask us about rental availability if you want to run the L3 on a live project first.

Talk to an AGS GIS scanning specialist

Pricing, demos, training and rentals for the Lixel L3. We have supported geospatial teams across the U.S. since 2014.

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