Reality Capture with MAVO 3D

Tech Sheet

SLAM-based, mobile LiDAR 3D reality capture solution

MAVO 3D processes raw data input with proprietary MAVO Core algorithm and data handling to create high quality 3D models in open industry standard formats.

Last updated: Apr 10, 2026

Release notes

Technical specifications

Compatible devices

Uses the built-in LiDAR sensor on the iPhone 12 Pro/Max or newer, and iPad Pro models from the M-series (2020 and later).

MAVO 3D supports the following devices:
iPhone: 12/13/14/15/16/17 Pro & Pro Max
iPad Pro: Starting with the 2020 model & all M-series iPad Pros (M1, M2, M4, M5)

Scanning speed

Capture 8m² per minute

Average based on real projects. Speed depends on environmental complexity.

Scan environments

Indoor & outdoor

MAVO 3D performs well in both environments.

Unlimited scan coverage

No scan size limits. From individual rooms to facades to entire buildings.

Real-time point cloud registration

Point clouds are automatically registered and pre-filtered while scanning, locally on-device.

Giving you real-time feedback of the covered area.

Loop closure & drift correction

MAVO 3D’s point cloud processing technology corrects drifts and filters noise after scanning.

On-device processing

Full data privacy, runs & optimizes locally on your device.

No internet connection required. Processes collected data directly on the iPhone Pro or iPad Pro.

RAW point cloud data capture

For re-processing and adjusting point cloud resolution through up- and downsampling.

Data acquisition speed

3 million points/sec with our highest resolution.

Producing a dense point cloud, ready for use in subsequent workflows & tools.

Point cloud resolution

Up to 1mm point density.

Balance capture speed and detail with four resolution settings:
Preview: 16mm
Low: 8mm
Medium: 4mm
High: 2mm
Ultra: 1mm

LiDAR range

Maximum detection range: 4m.
Optimal scanning distance: 1 - 3.5m.

Based on our test results in real projects.
MAVO 3D indicates your current distance in real-time, so you can monitor and maintain ideal distances during scanning.

File export & import

Point cloud export formats

Direct export of Point cloud formats: E57, PLY, PCD, LAS, PTX, PTS

GNSS & media export

Direct export of GNSS data export, raw data as video, 2D images as JPG, ortho images as TIFF.

Backup & device transfer

Import & export MAVO Backup files for complete raw data bundle for post-processing or transferring.

Local & external storage

Direct export to USB drive / Network storage.

App features

Embedded image capture

Embed 2D images directly at their capture positions in the point cloud and export them as JPG as needed.

2D image resolutions:
Low: 3 MPX
High: 12 MPX

3D flythrough animations

Create animated flythroughs of your point clouds to visualize your data.

Smart flashlight activation

Automatically toggles the device flashlight on or off based on ambient light conditions.

Map view

All georeferenced scans appear on a map for quick location reference and project overview.

Ortho images as TIFF export

High-resolution, true-to-scale TIFF files for quick on-site note-taking and client documentation.

Supported app languages

English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese.

Integrations

Cloud storage & WebDAV sync

Connect your cloud accounts directly in the app to transfer and back up scanned data seamlessly.

Current integrations: ATIS.cloud, Pointorama, Nextcloud, ownCloud, all WebDAV-compatible providers.

Cloud storage & collaboration platform

Upload your scans to dedicated 3D point cloud platforms to store, visualize and collaborate on your 3D project data.

Integration: ATIS.cloud

Scan to floor plan

Upload your point cloud data from MAVO 3D directly to Pointorama to create floor plans in the browser with smart drawing tools.

Integration: Pointorama

Scan-to-BIM

Upload your point cloud data from MAVO 3D directly to bimeto to convert your project into precise BIM models.

Integration: bimeto