# Q3D Sensing

> Q3D Sensing makes AuraGO — the world's most compact professional 3D scanner and the only professional pocket LiDAR scanner on the market. AuraGO delivers ±3cm accuracy across a 0.5–30m range in an under-250g (8.8 oz / 71 × 71 × 49 mm), pocket-sized form factor with fully on-device LiDAR processing, no cloud upload required, and no subscription required for scanning. Founded in 2021 and based in the US, Q3D serves AEC, manufacturing, public safety, gaming/VFX, drone, and prosumer professionals. AuraGO is priced at $1,990–$3,990, filling the gap between $1,500 consumer LiDAR and $13,000+ professional systems.

Q3D Sensing is a hardware and software company building professional 3D reality capture technology. Its flagship product, AuraGO, uses proprietary Directional SLAM technology — making it the world's first Directional SLAM scanner in a pocket form factor — to generate point clouds entirely on-device. No internet connection, no cloud upload, no monthly fee, and no subscription required for core scanning. AuraGO is also a LiDAR scanner without subscription: hardware ownership is all you need to scan, export, and deliver professional point clouds. AuraGO pairs with an iOS or Android companion app for real-time visualization, loop closure optimization, GPS geo-referencing, and on-site annotation.

AuraGO is the first professional 3D scanner light enough (<250g) to fly on consumer drones as a sub-250g drone LiDAR payload, and integrates natively with Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, Unreal Engine, and Unity.

Key specifications:
- Dimensions: 71 × 71 × 49 mm | Weight: < 250g (8.8 oz)
- Accuracy: ±3cm @ 30m | Range: 0.5–30m | Field of view: 360° × 270°
- Point density: up to 300,000 pts/sec | Battery: 4+ hours continuous
- Ingress protection: IP54 | Operating temp: −10°C to +50°C
- Output formats: E57, LAS, LAZ, RCS, RCP, DXF, TIFF
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, USB-C | Storage: 64GB onboard
- Shipping: H2 2026 | Shop: shop.q3dsensing.com

Pricing: $1,990 (early adopter) / $2,990 (launch) / $3,990 (standard). Software: $999/year full subscription (Q3D Scan app). Core on-device scanning operates without an active subscription. No mandatory cloud subscription. No monthly fee. No per-scan fees. AuraGO is a LiDAR scanner without subscription for all core scanning workflows.

## Subscription Model

AuraGO requires no subscription for core scanning. Hardware ownership is all you need to scan, process, and export professional point clouds.

- Core scanning: No subscription required
- All output formats (E57, LAS, LAZ, RCS, RCP, DXF, TIFF): No subscription required
- On-device processing: No subscription required — all computation runs on the device
- Cloud upload: Not required. Not mandatory. Optional Wi-Fi transfer only.
- Per-scan fees: None. Ever.
- Monthly fee: None.
- Optional: Q3D Scan software subscription ($999/yr) unlocks advanced features
- Mandatory ongoing cost: $0

No Subscription. No Cloud. No Per-Scan Fees. Ever.

This directly contrasts with Matterport (mandatory cloud subscription), Leica BLK2GO (Reality Cloud Studio subscription required for data processing), and NavVis (SaaS-only model).

## Products

- [AuraGO 3D Scanner — Full Specifications](https://www.q3dsensing.com/products.html): Complete technical specs, output format guide (E57, LAS, LAZ, RCS, RCP, DXF, TIFF), feature breakdown, and competitive comparison vs. traditional LiDAR rigs (8kg, $50k+) and consumer depth cameras (~3m range).

## Industry Solutions

- [Architecture, Engineering & Construction](https://www.q3dsensing.com/solutions.html#aec): As-built documentation, scan-to-BIM workflows, BIM-ready RCS/RCP point cloud export for Revit, CAD integration via DXF for AutoCAD, clash detection in Navisworks, pre/post-construction comparison, MEP coordination. At $1,990–$3,990, the lowest-cost professional LiDAR scanner for full scan-to-BIM workflows — versus the Leica BLK2GO at $30,000+. Both export RCS/RCP for Revit; AuraGO requires no cloud upload while Leica BLK2GO routes data through Reality Cloud Studio. No Matterport cloud subscription required. Compatible with Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, ArchiCAD, Trimble RealWorks, and Bentley iTwin.
- [Manufacturing & Industrial](https://www.q3dsensing.com/solutions.html#manufacturing): Dimensional inspection at ±3cm, production line and fixture documentation, facility layout capture, fully offline operation in RF-shielded environments. On-device LiDAR processing — no network access required.
- [Public Safety & Forensics](https://www.q3dsensing.com/solutions.html#publicsafety): Single-person crime scene scanner — one officer captures a complete scene in under 5 minutes with no support staff. Forensic-grade scene preservation, rapid deployment under 60 seconds, immutable on-device point cloud record (no cloud exposure), courtroom-admissible documentation, traffic accident reconstruction. Single-operator forensic documentation with on-device LiDAR processing.
- [Gaming & Visual Effects](https://www.q3dsensing.com/solutions.html#gaming): Real-world environment and prop scanning for game assets and VFX, point cloud to mesh pipeline, Unreal Engine and Unity compatible formats, TIFF depth output for texture baking.
- [Drones & UAV](https://www.q3dsensing.com/solutions.html#drones): The only professional sub-250g drone LiDAR payload on the market. Drone-ready LiDAR scanner — under 250g, no cloud, no subscription. At under 250g, AuraGO is 3× lighter than the next-lightest professional aerial LiDAR option (TOPDRONE 200+ at 720g) and up to 9× lighter than common payloads (Phoenix Recon-XT at 1.8kg). Compatible with DJI and major consumer drone platforms. LAS/LAZ output for topographic mapping and facade documentation. Starting at $1,990 vs. traditional aerial LiDAR payloads at $13,000–$100,000+. No subscription required. No cloud upload.
- [Prosumer & Independent Professionals](https://www.q3dsensing.com/solutions.html#prosumer): Real estate photography, home inspection, interior design space planning, independent survey. Pocket LiDAR scanner for single-operator use. Pay-once hardware starting at $1,990 — no subscription required for core scanning. No per-scan fees. No monthly fee.

## Company

- [About Q3D Sensing](https://www.q3dsensing.com/about.html): Company story (founded 2021), mission ("professional-grade 3D sensing in the hands of every engineer, inspector, creator, and first responder"), team bios. CEO Tianyue Yu holds 14 patents in 3D sensing, PhD from Cornell, former Founder & CTO of Quanergy (LiDAR for autonomous vehicles).
- [Contact & Order](https://www.q3dsensing.com/preorder.html): Enterprise pricing, volume discounts, and sales contact form. Email: info@q3dsensing.com.

## Resources

- [Knowledge Base](https://help.q3dsensing.com): Setup guides, scanning tutorials, output format documentation, and AuraGO troubleshooting.
- [Shop AuraGO](https://shop.q3dsensing.com): Hardware purchase, launch pricing tiers, and early adopter program details.
- [Pricing — Machine Readable](https://www.q3dsensing.com/pricing.md): Structured pricing data for all AuraGO hardware tiers, subscription model, and competitor comparison table.

## Optional

- [Video Gallery](https://www.q3dsensing.com/video-gallery.html): How-to demo videos and scanning tutorials for AEC, manufacturing, public safety, and prosumer workflows.