Purchasing their Second VQ-780 II-S from RIEGL Canada
RIEGL is proud to announce that Eagle Mapping, a leading geospatial data provider, has recently acquired the RIEGL VQ-780 II-S airborne laser scanner from RIEGL Canada. This purchase marks a significant milestone as it is the 10th RIEGL sensor acquired by Eagle Mapping, underscoring the strength and longevity of the partnership between the two companies.
Michael Sitar, Managing Director of RIEGL Canada and James Hume, President of Eagle Mapping closing the deal for the new VQ-780 II-S purchase during Geo Week 2025.
“As Eagle Mapping celebrates 40 years in business, we are excited to mark this milestone with the acquisition of our 10th LiDAR sensor from RIEGL.” said James Hume, President of Eagle Mapping. “Our partnership with RIEGL has been integral to our success, dating back to our first laser sensor purchase with the VQ-480. Over the last 15 years, we have continued to trust RIEGL’s cutting-edge technology.”
Eagle Mapping’s decision to invest in their second RIEGL VQ-780 II-S highlights their continued trust and commitment in RIEGL‘s technology. This advanced system will support Eagle Mapping in continuing to provide high-quality geospatial data and services to their clients. The addition of the RIEGL VQ-780 II-S to Eagle Mapping’s fleet will further enhance their ability to meet the evolving needs of their clients, enabling them to undertake more complex and large-scale projects with greater efficiency.
“The purchase of the RIEGL VQ-780 II-S rounds out our current four-sensor aerial lineup, now featuring two RIEGL VQ-1560 II-S and two RIEGL VQ-780 II-S.” said James Hume, President of Eagle Mapping. “This enhanced configuration allows us to further expand our capabilities, delivering the highest quality geospatial data with unmatched precision and efficiency. Our longstanding partnership with RIEGL continues to drive innovation and solidify Eagle Mapping’s position as a leader in the aerial mapping and geospatial industry.”
The RIEGL VQ-780 II-S is a high-performance, rugged, lightweight, and compact airborne mapping sensor. This versatile system is designed for efficient data acquisition at low, mid, and high altitudes, covering a variety of airborne laser scanning applications from high-density to wide-area mapping. With a high pulse repetition rate of up to 2 MHz and the ability to achieve up to 1.33 million measurements per second on the ground, the RIEGL VQ-780 II-S offers unparalleled data acquisition efficiency and accuracy. The system also features excellent multiple target detection capability, atmospheric clutter suppression, and seamless integration with other RIEGL airborne systems and software packages.
“It has been an absolute pleasure to observe the continued growth of Eagle Mapping in Canada, a major provider of airborne laser scanning services,” said Michael Sitar, Managing Director for RIEGL Canada. “Eagle Mapping has demonstrated such a diversity of capability, whether flying jungle surveys in Central America documenting lost civilizations, or flying rugged mountainous areas in Alaska and British Colombia, or performing low-altitude corridor surveys, their application flexibility is clearly evident and supported by their significant investment in numerous RIEGL airborne laser scanning system models. We look forward to supporting their continued growth.”
RIEGL is thrilled to celebrate this milestone with Eagle Mapping. The acquisition of the RIEGL VQ-780 II-S is a testament to the strong collaboration and mutual success between the two companies. This long-standing partnership reflects RIEGL‘s commitment to delivering innovative solutions that drive success in the geospatial industry.
About RIEGL
RIEGL is an international leading provider of cutting-edge technology in airborne, mobile, terrestrial, industrial and unmanned laser scanning solutions for applications in surveying. RIEGL has been producing LiDAR systems commercially for over 40 years and focuses on pulsed time-of-flight laser radar technology in multiple wavelengths. RIEGL’s core Smart-Waveform technologies provide pure digital LiDAR signal processing, unique methodologies for resolving range ambiguities, multiple targets per laser shots, optimum distribution of measurements, calibrated amplitudes and reflectance estimates, as well as the seamless integration and calibration of systems. RIEGL’s Ultimate LiDARTM 3D scanners offer a wide array of performance characteristics and serve as a platform for continuing Innovation in 3D for the LiDAR industry. From the first inquiry, to purchase and integration of the system, as well as training and support, RIEGL maintains an outstanding history of reliability and support to their customers. Worldwide sales, training, support and services are delivered from RIEGL’s headquarters in Austria and in the USA; main offices in Japan, China, Hong Kong, Australia, Canada, UK, Germany, and Chile; and a worldwide network of representatives. www.rieglusa.com www.riegl.com
About Eagle Mapping
Eagle Mapping is a specialized provider of advanced aerial mapping and LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) data acquisition services. Established in 1985 and headquartered in Langley, British Columbia, the company has over 40 years of expertise in delivering high-accuracy, topographic mapping solutions. Its services cater to industries such as mining, forestry, engineering, environmental studies, and urban planning. eaglemapping.com
