3DMakerpro has introduced the Owl, a tripod-mounted LiDAR scanner that records point clouds and panoramic images in one pass and is operated from an iPad. It targets architecture and interior design users who find phone LiDAR too limited but cannot justify a professional terrestrial scanner. Launch prices start at $1,499, and real-world accuracy is still unverified.
What does the Owl scan with?
3DMakerpro lists 192,000 points per second, a full horizontal sweep and a 280° vertical field of view. Rated accuracy is 5 mm at 10 m, with a working radius of 60 m and a maximum reach of 120 m. Colour comes from a three-camera array with HDR, meant to cope with mixed interior lighting. The unit weighs 1.6 kg, uses a Class 1 905 nm laser and runs about two hours on its battery.
Which software comes with it?
RayStudio is free and handles point cloud and panorama post-processing. RayCraft is paid and extracts building structure data for cloud editing. JimuMeta covers online showcases, floor plan editing and export. 3DMakerpro promotes one-click AI floor plan extraction. Control requires an iPad with an M1 chip or newer.
What do the tiers cost?
Standard is $2,599, Premium $2,799 with tripod, accessories, two power banks and case, and Luxury $3,999 with a five-camera scanner. From November 3, the first 100 units per tier cost $1,499, $1,699 and $2,499 for 30 days. General launch prices are $1,599, $1,799 and $2,599.
What it means
For small and mid-sized firms, a scanner in this price class could make as-built documentation of existing buildings an in-house task instead of an outsourced one. The value depends on whether the stated 5 mm accuracy holds in daily use, and the source notes this is unproven until units ship. Buyers should also factor in the iPad requirement, the paid RayCraft licence and the time to train staff on the workflow. AM relevance is indirect: scans feed reverse engineering and large-scale construction projects.
Frequently asked questions
How accurate is the 3DMakerpro Owl?
The company rates it at 5 mm at 10 m. Real-world performance will only become clear once units ship.
What does the Owl cost?
General launch prices are $1,599, $1,799 and $2,599 for the three tiers. The first 100 units of each tier cost $1,499, $1,699 and $2,499 during the 30-day window from November 3.
What is needed to operate it?
An iPad with an M1 chip or newer. Output formats are PLY, E57, OBJ and PNG.